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wbodray · 08-20-2007, 03:29 AM

need some help guys.bent both front forks.anybody know what years will fit and bolt up to a 99 rm 250.thanks

DR-Z125L · 08-20-2007, 04:11 AM

Your forks can be replaced, you can't..are you OK?

wbodray · 08-20-2007, 04:29 AM

oh yah im good. i was lucky enough not to break anything this time.

mikestp · 08-21-2007, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DR-Z125L

Your forks can be replaced, you can't..are you OK?

mmm but people heal themselves but bikes need work.

the_privateer · 08-23-2007, 04:56 AM

if you replace the tripleclamps and forks as a set, any modern year will work. I would update to some usd's from a 2001+ model with parts from ebay. if you want to keep the stock clamps, you'll need conventional forks from 96-99. nobody really knows why the went with conventionals in 96 or why they kept them so long but switching to upside downs is a great way to improve these bikes handling.

the_privateer · 08-24-2007, 06:10 AM

heres everything you need

eBay Motors: SUZUKI RM125 RM 125 250 RM250 FORK FORKS 01 /03 (item 150154464741 end time Sep-02-07 13:09:52 PDT)

these guys part out a lot of bikes and I've bought from them before with no hassle.

wbodray · 08-25-2007, 03:04 AM

thanks guys for your help.

wbodray · 08-25-2007, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_privateer

heres everything you need

eBay Motors: SUZUKI RM125 RM 125 250 RM250 FORK FORKS 01 /03 (item 150154464741 end time Sep-02-07 13:09:52 PDT)

these guys part out a lot of bikes and I've bought from them before with no hassle.

I'll check them out. thanks

wbodray · 08-25-2007, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_privateer

if you replace the tripleclamps and forks as a set, any modern year will work. I would update to some usd's from a 2001+ model with parts from ebay. if you want to keep the stock clamps, you'll need conventional forks from 96-99. nobody really knows why the went with conventionals in 96 or why they kept them so long but switching to upside downs is a great way to improve these bikes handling.

99 is the year they went to the usd's. but a newer set i think would be the way to go. thanks man .

eb77k · 08-29-2007, 03:50 PM

Don't be afraid to fix what you've got. Bent doesn't always mean you need to throw anything away. If the current forks were set up well and working good try to see if they can be straightened. Sorting out a whole new front end (spring rates, rebound and compression damping, ride height, etc.) could set you back more money and more time.

08-20-2007, 03:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
wbodray Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 99 rm 250, 03 gsxr 750, kxf450, o6 kfx450 Location: cheyenne, WY Posts: 6	99 rm 250 crash n burn need some help guys.bent both front forks.anybody know what years will fit and bolt up to a 99 rm 250.thanks __________________ RIDE Last edited by wbodray; 08-20-2007 at 03:35 AM.

08-20-2007, 04:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
wbodray Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 99 rm 250, 03 gsxr 750, kxf450, o6 kfx450 Location: cheyenne, WY Posts: 6	oh yah im good. i was lucky enough not to break anything this time. __________________ RIDE

08-25-2007, 03:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
wbodray Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 99 rm 250, 03 gsxr 750, kxf450, o6 kfx450 Location: cheyenne, WY Posts: 6	thanks guys for your help. __________________ RIDE

08-29-2007, 03:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
eb77k Found second gear by accident Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: I'm lucky, I've got alot Location: minnesota Posts: 329	Don't be afraid to fix what you've got. Bent doesn't always mean you need to throw anything away. If the current forks were set up well and working good try to see if they can be straightened. Sorting out a whole new front end (spring rates, rebound and compression damping, ride height, etc.) could set you back more money and more time. __________________ MOTO GUZZI loud valves save lives

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08-20-2007, 04:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
DR-Z125L Special/Abusive Title Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,364	Your forks can be replaced, you can't..are you OK?

08-23-2007, 04:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
the_privateer Clunked into first gear Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2000 yz125 race prepped Location: bentonville, arkansas, us Posts: 230	if you replace the tripleclamps and forks as a set, any modern year will work. I would update to some usd's from a 2001+ model with parts from ebay. if you want to keep the stock clamps, you'll need conventional forks from 96-99. nobody really knows why the went with conventionals in 96 or why they kept them so long but switching to upside downs is a great way to improve these bikes handling.

08-24-2007, 06:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
the_privateer Clunked into first gear Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2000 yz125 race prepped Location: bentonville, arkansas, us Posts: 230	heres everything you need eBay Motors: SUZUKI RM125 RM 125 250 RM250 FORK FORKS 01 /03 (item 150154464741 end time Sep-02-07 13:09:52 PDT) these guys part out a lot of bikes and I've bought from them before with no hassle.

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