Can I put different forks on my motorcycle?

Can I put different forks on my motorcycle?

USD Fork swaps on motorcycles have become a staple in the custom community. With a bit of work, some careful measurement and a few hours you can completely change the way your bike handles, brakes and looks.

What forks will fit my motorcycle?

The main thing you need to look for is the steerer size. Most Mtb headtube is 1.1/8″, a few are 1.5″ or the combo of the two, tapered steerer. So as long as the fork is 1.1/8″ you are good to go.

Why are inverted forks better?

By design, inverted forks have shorter and thinner walled fork tubes. This results in less steering inertia and more responsive handling feel. One more benefit, inverted front ends deliver better compression and rebound dampening than conventional designs.

Is it worth upgrading motorcycle suspension?

Now, upgrading your motorbike’s suspension system can greatly improve comfort, especially if you’re getting a setup designed for touring applications. Usually this consists of better damping, sometimes it even involves replacing your bike’s fork springs to progressive units, which make for a more compliant front end.

Can you change a bike fork?

Slide out your old friend and install your new love. With the right tools, or help from your shop, you can upgrade your mountain bike’s front suspension or treat your road machine to a carbon-fiber fork.

How much does it cost to rebuild motorcycle forks?

Cost: $150 – $400 Motorcycle shops and dealers costs vary greatly depending upon where you live geographically but from the feedback we hear from our customers is they were quoted as low as $150 and as high as $400 to have a shop fully remove the forks and replace the fork seals.

Are fork seals hard to do?

Replacing your fork seals is an easy enough job if you know a few tricks. The first step to any DIY job is to do a little research and get all the parts you’ll need for the job. You’ll at least need the new seals and fork oil but should also consider wipers, bushings and any seals or o-rings for the caps.

What is a USD fork?

The term USD stands for UpSide Down. It is a telescopic fork but fitted inversely or in an upside-down position. So, in short, it’s an upside down fork. In this design, the upper tubes (fixed fork tubes) have a larger diameter than the lower tubes (immersion or slider tubes).

How do I identify my Harley Forks?

Identifying which exact fork (front end) is on your Harley-Davidson motorcycle can be problematic….