R1 forks fit
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R1 forks fit
Hi all having problems pressing the stem out of my old lower trx yoke does anybody know if it is locked in or is it a shrink fit many thanks bikey mikey
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Re: R1 forks fit
Yes, mike..they really are a tight fit....the base of the stem where its embeded into the lower yolk has fine ribbing designed to stay put under pressure,..and it really does...the pressure gauge on the press when i removed mine went over ten tons before it went BANG ...and it does..bikey mikey wrote:Hi all having problems pressing the stem out of my old lower trx yoke does anybody know if it is locked in or is it a shrink fit many thanks bikey mikey
So theres no pin or anything, just the ribbing that bites into the alloy lower...good luck
Assuming youve read that the R1 lower has a slightly larger diameter than the trx stem...regards alex
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Re: R1 forks fit
There is a steel ring in the assembly which I think locks it into place, also it must be pressed down (looking at it in the same orientation as it would be on the bike) if it is pressed up then the steerer tube and the lower yoke are ruined (Thanks George at the engineering shop, I would have prefered NOT to know that snippet of information, also apparently it takes about 30 tons of pressure to ruin the tube and yoke )
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Good point Cal...press the steering stem down through the lower yolk..the circlip is a stopper to the initial fitment...by Yamahacal wrote:There is a steel ring in the assembly which I think locks it into place, also it must be pressed down (looking at it in the same orientation as it would be on the bike) if it is pressed up then the steerer tube and the lower yoke are ruined (Thanks George at the engineering shop, I would have prefered NOT to know that snippet of information, also apparently it takes about 30 tons of pressure to ruin the tube and yoke )
George must have been ham fisted not to have a good look at the job before starting it
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Re: R1 forks fit
It's a press fit in the yoke and it can take quite a bit of force to move it, sometimes up to 20 tonnes (yes, really!) The circlip is just a stopper to prevent the stem pushing through the yoke the wrong way. We've done a few of these (TRX/R1 conversions) recently, so if you need a hand give us a shout
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Re: R1 forks fit
thanks to all for the advice will let you know how it goes once again many thanks
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Re: R1 forks fit
If youdont want to use the old bottom yoke you can split it with a hacksaw stem comes out easy - how I did it
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Re: R1 forks fit
i see in alextrx850's post that there is a differences in stem diameters i thought about using some shim rapped around the stem then press fit it in to the yoke is there a better way many thanks
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Re: R1 forks fit
I just knurled mine lightly. It was enough for it to be a good interferece fit when I pressed it into an R6 bottom yoke.
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Re: R1 forks fit
Hi TRX owners ,
Im new to this site and still working things out .
Im looking at a set of R1 2002 forks and clamps for my 98 TRX . I have recently fitted 2002 R1 calipers.I see in some posts people using the R6 lower triple clamp.
Does the R1 clamp fit, after changing the stem, or is a r 6 lower required?
Also can anyone tell me if the stock front wheel fits the conversion or is the r1 wheel also needed?
I have only had the TRX for a few months but love riding it.Unfortunately the forks are very poor and its between $320-$520 to upgrade them with heavier springs and racetech emulators so I figure the upsidedowns would be a better option at around $750 and a small amount of work.
All help and advise appreciated
Al
Im new to this site and still working things out .
Im looking at a set of R1 2002 forks and clamps for my 98 TRX . I have recently fitted 2002 R1 calipers.I see in some posts people using the R6 lower triple clamp.
Does the R1 clamp fit, after changing the stem, or is a r 6 lower required?
Also can anyone tell me if the stock front wheel fits the conversion or is the r1 wheel also needed?
I have only had the TRX for a few months but love riding it.Unfortunately the forks are very poor and its between $320-$520 to upgrade them with heavier springs and racetech emulators so I figure the upsidedowns would be a better option at around $750 and a small amount of work.
All help and advise appreciated
Al
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Re: R1 forks fit
`Search` is your friend, all been covered on here many times.
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Re: R1 forks fit
then its a matter of respring and revalving the forks anyhow to suit the TRX also so add that onto of your conversion
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Here's a little info I found that touches on suspension set up and geometry.. Even utilising an R6 shock on the rear with a shorter stem length as you will read doesn't quite work right and would be greatly inproved by a revalve and linear spring to your weight....
http://www.promecha.com.au/leverage_linkages.htm
I've got a pair of forks rebuilt by these guys(springs and emulators) and they work so much better...
http://www.promecha.com.au/leverage_linkages.htm
I've got a pair of forks rebuilt by these guys(springs and emulators) and they work so much better...
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Re: R1 forks fit
Good plan MinceheadMincehead wrote:`Search` is your friend, all been covered on here many times.
I did and I did.Sorting the site out bit by bit.Finding what I want to know .bit by bit .
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This place is stacked with all kinds of stuff regarding modifying TRX`s, the search facility once mastered, makes it all quite easy to find.
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