Looking for the right way to...

[Hammered]

Shorten a set of 1982 forks. I have a project bike Im turning into a cruiser/bobber/chopper/whatever is cool this week term. Its a budget build but that doesnt mean Im looking for the easy way as much as the correct way to lower a set. Ive seen how a builder did his on an XS650 and from his photo compared to my service manual, it looks different. The 2 main reasons Im lowering the front is due to the 21" front wheel. Ive already raked the front as much as I plan to, 41*. Just want to keep the bike level and looking like it was redesign the correct way.

Thanks



Oh and if all you have is a link to someone who knew someone with a link to a tutoral, Im good with that. Even though I went to public school, I can read and enjoy it.

[rapidray]

Hi Hammered! Call me tomorrow at 714-356-7845 & I will set you up on your frontend lowering. Ray.

[Steve]

Good thing that Ray can tell you, because I was going to say that it would be a problem.

Having a larger wheel in the forks already puts the tire an inch closer to the triple trees, and you want to lower the bike and make it even closer?
Like I said, good thing Ray has an idea.

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[trippivot]

put a spacer under the inner lower dampening rod. may have to cut the spring but you need to maintain a inch or two positive spring length above the tube end

terribly simple.

[Hammered]

Sorry Ray I didnt get to call. Been busy a.k.a. distracted. Ill have to make that call at a later date, work related issues have put the build on hold. But once again, thank you for the reply.