Re: [ST] Fork swap?

["John Petrey, Jr." <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 04:24 PM 5/2/2005, you wrote:
> The fork tubes are different sizes, S3 and Daytona being bigger, but what 
> about using an entire front end from an S3 or Daytona.  I think that is a 
> bolt on, but haven't actually measured the steering head and triple clamps.


Tim, That is definitely what the breaker guy I spoke with was talking about 
doing. Sorry I did not make that clear (...mention it) in my previous post. 
Swap the forks WITH the top & bottom clamps.....would that work? Does 
anyone know?

John

>  At worst I think there would be some machining to the bearing races and 
> some shims.  How about someone with a daytona measure their fork clamps 
> and steering head and someone with an RS or ST, then post the 
> results.  I'm taking my RS in for tires Wednesday and will try and get a 
> measurement and ask a few questions.
>
> TimE
>
> peter.chittum@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > Hey John,
> > I've heard there is a difference in the diameter of the forks for the
> > S3/Daytona, and the ST/RS. I don't recall exactly which one is
> > bigger/smaller, but I've heard it won't fly.
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