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by foghell
Wed Aug 17, 2016 11:54 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Airhead fork length
Replies: 11
Views: 3243

Re: Airhead fork length

Thanks, Texer! Really appreciate your help!
by foghell
Wed Aug 17, 2016 10:40 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Airhead fork length
Replies: 11
Views: 3243

Re: Airhead fork length

SteveD wrote:
foghell wrote:Maybe it's just easier to buy the bike first and then decide on the new front end.
You might be right there. You'll know exactly what you're dealing with.

I think that's what I'll do. Thanks.
by foghell
Wed Aug 17, 2016 9:25 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Airhead fork length
Replies: 11
Views: 3243

Re: Airhead fork length

So do you want the length of the fork tube? #5? http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/Diagrams/B0000580.png?v=07012015 Thank you for your reply. Ideally I would like the length from the top triple tree to the axle during normal load. Maybe it's just easier to buy the bike first and then decide on ...
by foghell
Wed Aug 17, 2016 6:18 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Airhead fork length
Replies: 11
Views: 3243

Re: Airhead fork length

Thanks, I will check it out!

I won't, the nice ones are too expensive to "destroy":-)
by foghell
Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:34 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Airhead fork length
Replies: 11
Views: 3243

Re: Airhead fork length

it matters because even though I'm planning to take it to bike shows, I'm still gonna ride it.
by foghell
Tue Aug 16, 2016 10:20 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Airhead fork length
Replies: 11
Views: 3243

Airhead fork length

Hi This is my first post here, just registered to this fine forum :) I am looking to buy an airhead, probably the R75/6. I going to do a fork conversion on the bike as it will be totally rebuilt and customized. Sacrilege to some I´m sure, but it will be built for show and to promote my business. So ...