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Old 08-14-2014 | 10:04 PM
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Believe it or not, I found a pair of new take-off sliders available for less than a pair of adapters. Requires a bit more effort to strip and rebuild the forks, but I planned to do that anyway. In fact I've had a good time lately on US Ebay, with new take-off Brembos as well!




Yes I too found some like new lower legs for under $50, adapters were about $100. I can spend what I saved on some new fork bushings etc.. With the pre Brembo 4 piston calipers, rebuilt fork, and new lower legs , should look good, and stop better.


I hope.
 
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Old 08-15-2014 | 03:45 AM
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John, we're following the same path!
 
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Old 08-15-2014 | 05:03 AM
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Will the 2000 up sliders work with a 95 axle ?
 
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Old 08-15-2014 | 05:12 AM
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Will the 2000 up sliders work with a 95 axle ?
No. The right side is larger to allow for the 1" axle.
 
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Old 08-15-2014 | 06:02 AM
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Will the 2000 up sliders work with a 95 axle ?
I have the before and after axles right here! The right side of the earlier 3/4" axle is 7/8" OD and the 1" axle is 1 1/8" OD.
 

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Old 08-15-2014 | 09:14 AM
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I have the before and after axles right here! The right side of the earlier 3/4" axle is 7/8" OD and the 1" axle is 1 1/8" OD.
So the left (small) side is the same ? Would it be possible to turn a 1" axle down to 3/4 " to fit the older wheel or will I have to change the wheel?
 
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Old 08-15-2014 | 09:20 AM
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I'm thinking maybe a bushing on the big end . I could drill the axle and pin it. Any input appreciated .
 
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Old 08-15-2014 | 10:00 AM
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The bike is on its wheels at present, so I can't quickly and directly compare sizes (the big ends were easy!). Perhaps next week, if nobody else can answer your query.
 
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Old 08-15-2014 | 07:25 PM
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I'll chime in.. Obviously, I cant guarantee you wont run into issues, but yes, you can turn it down if you'd like.. If your bent on keeping the wheel, I like the bushing idea better.. The left side will be fine.. I had to turn my 1" down for the speedo drive, worked well..
 
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Old 08-15-2014 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by grbrown
John, we're following the same path!


I think you're using Brembos though aren't you?
 


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