1BFC
07-18-2009, 05:02 PM
Hello everyone,
Well I've been working Jason Hall to get the front end on my 1986 250R converted over to use 2006 KTM 85SX forks. After much research on the right springs and other components we finally got everything together about a week ago. The difference between the stock forks and the newer 2006 forks is so vast that it's hard to describe.
My stock forks were in good working condition and not in the slightest sloppy. I've had others ride my machine that can verify that (Billy G being one of them). So, when I say the difference is other wordly good... I really mean it.
Jason Hall did all of the fab work on the custom triples and other related conversion components. We used the stock 85SX front caliper and it does a fine job even though it is pretty small in size. I have no issues with the front brake and it was originally an iffy point to use the 85SX caliper. That all turned out fantastic in the end.
I went with a set of Fastco Flexx bars on this setup because, well, if you are going to try and make the front end as good as possiuble, you might as well go whole hog...right? :w00t:
The bar mounts I used were pretty basic ones from TAG. I think Houser has the perfect set of bar mounts to be honest though and would recomend them for anyone else doing this mod with 1 1/8" bars. The houser mounts for a standard TRX450R would work as that's what the guys I ride with have and I've seen them first hand and believe that they would bolt right up to Jason's triples.
A BIG thanks to Jason and Billy to helping me get this together. I can't say enough for either of them and both are about as trustworthy as you can get. DO this mod to your bike.... it's worth every single penny!
Some pics attached. Enjoy and happy riding!
http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=79664&d=1247950818
http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=79665&d=1247950872
Well I've been working Jason Hall to get the front end on my 1986 250R converted over to use 2006 KTM 85SX forks. After much research on the right springs and other components we finally got everything together about a week ago. The difference between the stock forks and the newer 2006 forks is so vast that it's hard to describe.
My stock forks were in good working condition and not in the slightest sloppy. I've had others ride my machine that can verify that (Billy G being one of them). So, when I say the difference is other wordly good... I really mean it.
Jason Hall did all of the fab work on the custom triples and other related conversion components. We used the stock 85SX front caliper and it does a fine job even though it is pretty small in size. I have no issues with the front brake and it was originally an iffy point to use the 85SX caliper. That all turned out fantastic in the end.
I went with a set of Fastco Flexx bars on this setup because, well, if you are going to try and make the front end as good as possiuble, you might as well go whole hog...right? :w00t:
The bar mounts I used were pretty basic ones from TAG. I think Houser has the perfect set of bar mounts to be honest though and would recomend them for anyone else doing this mod with 1 1/8" bars. The houser mounts for a standard TRX450R would work as that's what the guys I ride with have and I've seen them first hand and believe that they would bolt right up to Jason's triples.
A BIG thanks to Jason and Billy to helping me get this together. I can't say enough for either of them and both are about as trustworthy as you can get. DO this mod to your bike.... it's worth every single penny!
Some pics attached. Enjoy and happy riding!
http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=79664&d=1247950818
http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=79665&d=1247950872