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RZ fork tubes.

#1 Post by laguepe » Tue Nov 06, 2018 12:18 pm

just received a new st of fork tubes for my 1984 rz: the new set is 26mm longer, also it does not have the relief machined at the bottom portion of the tube. Are these compatible? interchangeable? Need expert advice.

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Re: RZ fork tubes.

#2 Post by nokturnal » Thu Nov 08, 2018 10:39 am

what year are they from? later models are longer to accommodate the clipons. They will work, but will alter the geometry a bit because you can't push them through the clamps as far d/t the bar.
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Re: RZ fork tubes.

#3 Post by laguepe » Sat Nov 10, 2018 11:23 am

i was told these tubes are for the UK rd 350lc 1985.I am concerned about the fact that the US version has a recess machined on the bottom area of the tubes,the UK version does not have a recess .Will this affect the damping properties.?

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