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Measurement for XS400K forks

Discussion in 'Other Motorcycles' started by billxs400k, Apr 10, 2009.

  1. billxs400k

    billxs400k New Member

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    Does anyone have the measurement as to how much fork is to stick out above the top fork clamp? I haven't got a manual yet. Thanks. The bike is a 1983 XS400K.
     
    billxs400k, Apr 10, 2009
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    On the 550 Seca, nothing sticks out; the top of the tube is even with the top of the clamp. I suspect yours should be the same; sliding the fork tubes up in the triple tree was more of a "dirt bike" thing back then.
     
    bigfitz52, Apr 21, 2009
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    None of it is supposed to stick out. The tube needs to come flush with the top of the triple clamp.
     
    Madone1, Apr 21, 2009
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  4. dwcopple

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    I set mine 3/4" up out the top. Just to make the stance a little meaner!!!
     
    dwcopple, Apr 21, 2009
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    Mine are about 1/4" out, came like that and i couldn't be bothered to put them back in for 1/4" lol
     
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