Possibly the KTM might be perfect - I've done Olary to Nyngan in one day, a bit over 900klms, comfortably, I endeavour to keep dirt less than 500klms in daylight hours (we have Kangaroos, Emus, Camels, Pigs, Cattle, Horses & the occasional Koala bear to dodge once the sun sets, Oh & did I mention the Wedge-tailed Eagles?)
Nice country and you didnt but I think we should keep the Aussie wildlife reports off this YZ fork swap thread maybe when Ive finished my terra suspension we could do a ride comparo im in the Sutherland Shire
Just to update the YZ fork swap as Im not lying in a ditch yet. My front brake is getting better as the new pads wear into the old disc. It needs a harder squeeze than the original but pulls up fine even on the tarmac - easy to lock it up in the dirt with 2 fingers The front end seems quite a bit lighter than the original , much better handling on the road as well. Still a big supporter, is no one else game to KYB their Terra?
I'm looking for parts now. I did find a place that makes custom axles so I can keep the stock wheel. I am going to call them Monday and see what they say. It appears it might be around 100.00 dollars for an axle and 25.00- 30.00 for the machined spacers.
As my 3 year old daughter would say, "Calmlax". What you've done will work just fine. The only thing I would do differently is get the Husky lower triple machined out. But that's only because it would bother me. The YZ brakes will work for 95% of everyday riding. Just keep it in the back of your mind though if you ride heavily loaded or down a long mountain pass!
My tube measures 570mm, just wondering why is that measurement relevant? any news on the axle? flatttrck dont seem to have an email address
Just wandering how folks are getting along with their forks conversions. Baddrapp, Drzcharlie……..anyone else in the throws of this conversion?
I got mine done. I used the yz wheel and brake caliper. I used the stock master cylinder with a 53" brake line. According to my highly accurate bathroom scale, the yz wheel is 5 pounds lighter then the BMW wheel. I had the fork travel limited by 50mm to match the sachs compressed length. The bike is way more stable. I hit 100 mph with no front wheel wobble. Straight as an arrow. I have done a little offroading, but it has been cold. I should have a complete ride report in the next couple of weeks. I had Dave at Get Dirty Dirt Bikes limit the travel. We did not change the valving or springs. So far it has been great.
Thanks for the response, sounds promising. Especially the speed report. Any improvement on front end jitters a huge plus here. Do you happen to know the spring rating as it sits currently?
Yep no troubles with the triples so far, Ive been using the stock yz brake but am getting an axle made to use the original Brembo stup and front wheel. The YZ disc and wheel ive got are not in the best shape, getting the caliper hanger from Aquatic. These forks are an amazing improvement, better everywhere
