Converting two bikes to SMR

Discussion in 'Super Moto' started by flyingbob, Jul 12, 2014.

  1. flyingbob Administrator

    Location:
    USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    01&02WR360_02WR250_02CR250_12WB165
    Other Motorcycles:
    01 VOR400_07 TM450_22 GG250_07 Tuono
    Putting a 2012 CR125 and a 2001 WR360 on the road. The 2012 is awesome! The 360 is close to ready, but the 45 Zokes have me wondering. Would newer 50 closed chamber forks be a good move?
  2. huskylove Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    norcal
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1999 cr125 in progress
    The 45 marzocchi forks are spindly and with a larger front brake and the forces of supermoto is not going to be optomal.

    I would try to find the 50mm forks with triples, or I am having very very good luck with my stock 48 KYB forks on my 2014 te511. I cut the springs to lower and stiffen it up, re-used the stock rear spring and just had the shock shortened.

    The clickers are maxed on comp. and rebound, but tire wear is PERFECT PERFECT! Bike sticks like glue, my only current issue is sorting the geometry. I think the front end need to go down an additional .5" and or the rear raised back up to get the bike leaned forward more. Otherwise lower offset triple clamps would help (I have 14mm husky special parts clamps). I think 11-12mm would be much better.

    Good luck I looked at doing my cr125 but realized the chassis is just too spindly for it. Tiny forks/axle/swingarm, shock is tiny bore etc etc.