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PostPosted: Sat Apr 16, 2005 10:21 pm 
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Hey, All!!!

Does anyone know if there are any later model Suzuki (or possibly other brand) forks adaptable to a '78 & 1/2 RM 250?

For my '79 Honda CR250, I've adapted a set of '87 43mm Showas. A really good friend has the '78.5 RM250 I mentioned above, and is wondering if he can do something similar?

Thanks in advance for any help y'all may be able to offer....

Best Fishes, Jimmie

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'99 XR100 Honda (Wife's bike)
'80 TT250 Yamaha (Son's Thumper)
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 7:04 pm 
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I have a front end from an 83 RM250 on my 78 RM400. I suspect there should be little difference between the your 78 1/2 and my 78. The forks, like 83 CR250/480 are 43mm with double leading shoes.

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PostPosted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:49 am 
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I have heard that the '84 RM250 front forks(43mm) w/double leading shoe front brakes are the way to go for older RM's. I have not tried this setup, but from what I understand, it's a stem swap and bolt-on deal. If anyone has actually done this, please let me know the details and any trouble you may have encountered. Thankx.


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