07-31-2018, 06:54 PM | #1 |
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Hawk Forks
Any thoughts on USD forks on the Hawk like this one? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Shock...0/112684711393
Has anyone done this yet? Thanks
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07-31-2018, 07:11 PM | #2 |
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When you get a fork oil leak, and you will, you lose all dampening in the USD forks. That is dangerous when riding the roads. I like USD forks but prefer them on road bikes. As hard as I ride a dual sport, I would blow the seals out. In standard forks, you get a leak and you have a while to deal with it before the dampening is gone.
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08-01-2018, 01:40 AM | #3 |
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Looks ok 2 me, at least you'll have a back up. Here is the same deal but $40 cheaper.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Upside-Down....c100752.m1982 |
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08-01-2018, 01:47 AM | #4 |
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They are USD forks in name only...
really they are just damping rod forks built up side down is all the RX3 has... prob most of the cheaper chinese bikes... Putting those in the hawk the only up grade is to the seller bank account... Buy a used jap front end.... If you are after more than looks... ..
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08-01-2018, 10:46 AM | #5 | |
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Just an observation...
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08-01-2018, 01:26 PM | #6 |
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yep. you definitely need the new triples for it.
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