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Front forks for 04 dt125re

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    claws
    wrote on 18 Jul 2019, 10:08 last edited by
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    What front forks would go on my dt? Preferably upside-down ones and without having to mod the triple clamps to fit the bike

    2̶0̶0̶4̶ ̶D̶T̶1̶2̶5̶R̶E̶ ̶w̶i̶t̶h̶ ̶s̶u̶p̶e̶r̶m̶o̶t̶o̶ ̶w̶h̶e̶e̶l̶s̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶a̶ ̶1̶7̶0̶c̶c̶ ̶a̶t̶h̶e̶n̶a̶ ̶k̶i̶t̶
    1999 YZ250 with a 1999 DTR VIN

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      Calum
      wrote on 18 Jul 2019, 12:01 last edited by
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      None, USDs are huge. You need to use matching triple clamps.

      It's not the biggest job in the world, but certainly makes a big difference.

      The easiest thing to do is go swap out the whole front end. Wheels and brakes.

      I have written a guide on a proper way to do it.

      Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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        18 Jul 2019, 12:01

        None, USDs are huge. You need to use matching triple clamps.

        It's not the biggest job in the world, but certainly makes a big difference.

        The easiest thing to do is go swap out the whole front end. Wheels and brakes.

        I have written a guide on a proper way to do it.

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        claws
        wrote on 18 Jul 2019, 20:43 last edited by
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        @Calum no but like i can go for new triple clamps just that i dont have to mod them to the frame. i cant get new wheels since it would probably cost alot more than i can afford. but i will check your guide out

        2̶0̶0̶4̶ ̶D̶T̶1̶2̶5̶R̶E̶ ̶w̶i̶t̶h̶ ̶s̶u̶p̶e̶r̶m̶o̶t̶o̶ ̶w̶h̶e̶e̶l̶s̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶a̶ ̶1̶7̶0̶c̶c̶ ̶a̶t̶h̶e̶n̶a̶ ̶k̶i̶t̶
        1999 YZ250 with a 1999 DTR VIN

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        • C claws
          18 Jul 2019, 20:43

          @Calum no but like i can go for new triple clamps just that i dont have to mod them to the frame. i cant get new wheels since it would probably cost alot more than i can afford. but i will check your guide out

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          Calum
          wrote on 18 Jul 2019, 20:48 last edited by
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          @claws if money is a limiting factor then leave the bike alone. Modifications are rarely cheap.

          Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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            18 Jul 2019, 20:48

            @claws if money is a limiting factor then leave the bike alone. Modifications are rarely cheap.

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            claws
            wrote on 18 Jul 2019, 20:54 last edited by
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            @Calum i could probably find used forks for a good price maybe. gotta go to work again lmao

            2̶0̶0̶4̶ ̶D̶T̶1̶2̶5̶R̶E̶ ̶w̶i̶t̶h̶ ̶s̶u̶p̶e̶r̶m̶o̶t̶o̶ ̶w̶h̶e̶e̶l̶s̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶a̶ ̶1̶7̶0̶c̶c̶ ̶a̶t̶h̶e̶n̶a̶ ̶k̶i̶t̶
            1999 YZ250 with a 1999 DTR VIN

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            • C claws
              18 Jul 2019, 20:54

              @Calum i could probably find used forks for a good price maybe. gotta go to work again lmao

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              declan
              wrote on 18 Jul 2019, 22:02 last edited by
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              @claws I’d leave it mate, you may get infinitely lucky and pick a set up that directly bolts in but the chances of that would be extremely slim as per @Calum guide you need custom spacers etc it’s not the worst thing in the world to do but you need to be committed to the job and doing it properly you can’t really short cut this

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                18 Jul 2019, 10:08

                What front forks would go on my dt? Preferably upside-down ones and without having to mod the triple clamps to fit the bike

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                NINJA
                wrote on 18 Jul 2019, 23:08 last edited by NINJA
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                @claws See here bud, this set-up is probably the closest you will get to a straight bolt on mod for USD's. It still required one spacer and the whole front end from an Aprilia MX 125, but the thread shows whats needed.

                https://dt125r.co.uk/topic/1020/dtdr-build

                But @Calum guide is very comprehensive, but again spacers are required. Also see this thread;

                https://dt125r.co.uk/topic/49/a-fairly-complete-list-of-41mm-forks-these-will-fit-directly-into-dtr-and-dtre-x-yokes-p

                SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                  18 Jul 2019, 23:08

                  @claws See here bud, this set-up is probably the closest you will get to a straight bolt on mod for USD's. It still required one spacer and the whole front end from an Aprilia MX 125, but the thread shows whats needed.

                  https://dt125r.co.uk/topic/1020/dtdr-build

                  But @Calum guide is very comprehensive, but again spacers are required. Also see this thread;

                  https://dt125r.co.uk/topic/49/a-fairly-complete-list-of-41mm-forks-these-will-fit-directly-into-dtr-and-dtre-x-yokes-p

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                  claws
                  wrote on 22 Jul 2019, 23:56 last edited by
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                  @NINJA welp i ended up buying "new" forks for my dt since the ones i have are in bad shape

                  2̶0̶0̶4̶ ̶D̶T̶1̶2̶5̶R̶E̶ ̶w̶i̶t̶h̶ ̶s̶u̶p̶e̶r̶m̶o̶t̶o̶ ̶w̶h̶e̶e̶l̶s̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶a̶ ̶1̶7̶0̶c̶c̶ ̶a̶t̶h̶e̶n̶a̶ ̶k̶i̶t̶
                  1999 YZ250 with a 1999 DTR VIN

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                    22 Jul 2019, 23:56

                    @NINJA welp i ended up buying "new" forks for my dt since the ones i have are in bad shape

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                    Calum
                    wrote on 23 Jul 2019, 10:01 last edited by
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                    @claws That sounds a bit overkill? Could you have not had your forks rebuilt? Can get the stanchions rechromed if they were damaged.

                    Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                      23 Jul 2019, 10:01

                      @claws That sounds a bit overkill? Could you have not had your forks rebuilt? Can get the stanchions rechromed if they were damaged.

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                      claws
                      wrote on 23 Jul 2019, 14:28 last edited by
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                      @Calum welp i got them for a good price and i cant be arsed to get the forks rebuilt or do it myself

                      2̶0̶0̶4̶ ̶D̶T̶1̶2̶5̶R̶E̶ ̶w̶i̶t̶h̶ ̶s̶u̶p̶e̶r̶m̶o̶t̶o̶ ̶w̶h̶e̶e̶l̶s̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶a̶ ̶1̶7̶0̶c̶c̶ ̶a̶t̶h̶e̶n̶a̶ ̶k̶i̶t̶
                      1999 YZ250 with a 1999 DTR VIN

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                        Walney-Reptiles
                        wrote on 15 Nov 2019, 23:53 last edited by
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                        @claws get some photos of you bike up? 🙂

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                        • Walney-ReptilesW Walney-Reptiles
                          15 Nov 2019, 23:53

                          @claws get some photos of you bike up? 🙂

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                          claws
                          wrote on 17 Nov 2019, 23:09 last edited by
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                          @Walney-Reptiles sure

                          2̶0̶0̶4̶ ̶D̶T̶1̶2̶5̶R̶E̶ ̶w̶i̶t̶h̶ ̶s̶u̶p̶e̶r̶m̶o̶t̶o̶ ̶w̶h̶e̶e̶l̶s̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶a̶ ̶1̶7̶0̶c̶c̶ ̶a̶t̶h̶e̶n̶a̶ ̶k̶i̶t̶
                          1999 YZ250 with a 1999 DTR VIN

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                            17 Nov 2019, 23:09

                            @Walney-Reptiles sure

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                            Walney-Reptiles
                            wrote on 18 Nov 2019, 19:31 last edited by
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                            @claws Nice where did you get those rims? iv been looking every were for a set

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                            • Walney-ReptilesW Walney-Reptiles
                              18 Nov 2019, 19:31

                              @claws Nice where did you get those rims? iv been looking every were for a set

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                              claws
                              wrote on 19 Nov 2019, 03:30 last edited by
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                              @Walney-Reptiles actually bought the bike with the rims already on. kinda sad that i don't have the enduro wheels as well but no can do. and i think that the wheels are from a wr125x

                              2̶0̶0̶4̶ ̶D̶T̶1̶2̶5̶R̶E̶ ̶w̶i̶t̶h̶ ̶s̶u̶p̶e̶r̶m̶o̶t̶o̶ ̶w̶h̶e̶e̶l̶s̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶a̶ ̶1̶7̶0̶c̶c̶ ̶a̶t̶h̶e̶n̶a̶ ̶k̶i̶t̶
                              1999 YZ250 with a 1999 DTR VIN

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