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Speedesign
06-23-2008, 10:15 PM
84-85 Tecate forks. Are they interchangeable? I have an 85, just looking for some forks. I dont want to buy the wrong thing. Thanks John
ccdhowell
06-23-2008, 11:12 PM
As far as I know they are interchangeable, but I only have an '85 model. Hopefully Hadar (Justin) will chime in here soon, he has both models and would know for sure.

Chris
i58829
06-23-2008, 11:27 PM
I dont know about the forks for sure but wouldn't the 84 be lacking the caliper mounting holes for the 85's disc brakes?? Again i honestly dont know but that came to mind...
tecat-z
06-24-2008, 12:00 AM
The only interchangeable parts are the tubes. If you have disk brakes, it is 85. Drums are 84. The spring pacs, damper rod, and shim assembly are different between years. I know 85 forks can be made to work very well, even though they are on the small side and only have a touch over 8" of travel. 84 setups can be had for small cash. But... the 85 setup sometimes brings hefty $$$$$ and are much more desireable. But finding a good 85 setup can sometimes be tough. 85's were not as common as 84 t-3's due to the intro of the 85 tri-z, and the all new liquid R.
scooterroo
06-24-2008, 08:25 AM
84-drum brake setup, theres a tab on the left fork that holds the drum in place, 85- disc brakes, 2 mounting tabs on backside of the left fork for the caliper to mount to and two totally different hubs for both years as well. the guts are different too. i have aset of 84 forks complete with the tripples if yah need them, not doing much but collecting dust in my garage. pm me if interested in them.
hadar
06-24-2008, 09:13 AM
You guys are right, different hubs - no caliper mount on 84. I like both the 84 and 85 brake systems but the 85 is more desirable.
Speedesign
06-24-2008, 09:42 PM
Well Im building the bike from scratch, or piece by piece. I want the 85 set up. I have the 85 hub triple clamps and rotor. I just was'nt sure if the fork tubes where the same. I keep seeing 84 set-ups, but didnt want to spend the loot, and it not work out. Thanks guys for the info, Im off to find an 85 set-up.

WTB 85 fork tubes, hit me up. ( I know, I know classifieds)

Thanks Again
John