fxdx front fork options
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The price is what caught my eye...I didn't go through all the #'s, but just to catch you...
That "1. slider - 46022-00 - $220.66" is for the OEM Adjustable Frontend...You don't have that
It looks like that yours is a 3/4" axle slider (confirm by measuring the Right-side "big end" of axle... if 7/8", then it's a 3/4" axle).
If it is a 3/4" axled slider, then the Stock Satin finish 39mm right-side slider with caliper mounts for a std non-adjustable frontend would be #45922-00 (cheaper)
That Big Ness mention above might be a good option for you
That "1. slider - 46022-00 - $220.66" is for the OEM Adjustable Frontend...You don't have that
It looks like that yours is a 3/4" axle slider (confirm by measuring the Right-side "big end" of axle... if 7/8", then it's a 3/4" axle).
If it is a 3/4" axled slider, then the Stock Satin finish 39mm right-side slider with caliper mounts for a std non-adjustable frontend would be #45922-00 (cheaper)
That Big Ness mention above might be a good option for you
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From: poway
The price is what caught my eye...I didn't go through all the #'s, but just to catch you...
That "1. slider - 46022-00 - $220.66" is for the OEM Adjustable Frontend...You don't have that
It looks like that yours is a 3/4" axle slider (confirm by measuring the Right-side "big end" of axle... if 7/8", then it's a 3/4" axle).
If it is a 3/4" axled slider, then the Stock Satin finish 39mm right-side slider with caliper mounts for a std non-adjustable frontend would be #45922-00 (cheaper)
That Big Ness mention above might be a good option for you
That "1. slider - 46022-00 - $220.66" is for the OEM Adjustable Frontend...You don't have that
It looks like that yours is a 3/4" axle slider (confirm by measuring the Right-side "big end" of axle... if 7/8", then it's a 3/4" axle).
If it is a 3/4" axled slider, then the Stock Satin finish 39mm right-side slider with caliper mounts for a std non-adjustable frontend would be #45922-00 (cheaper)
That Big Ness mention above might be a good option for you
The low rider one is the one to get if you want to used the FXD internals. The FXDX forks are set up for a 10mm bolt in the bottom, the FXD / FXDL lowers only needs 8mm and have the standard drain plug instead of the adjuster.
Going back to DX fork assemblies will work but is pricey..
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Thanks guys, very helpful. Ill look into the big ness but looking up used parts and I could probably get a dual brake set up for the mid 300s. Honestly I kinda just want stock forks for resale value. Most people looking for an fxdx want the adjustable forks with dual brakes.
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Thanks guys, very helpful. Ill look into the big ness but looking up used parts and I could probably get a dual brake set up for the mid 300s. Honestly I kinda just want stock forks for resale value. Most people looking for an fxdx want the adjustable forks with dual brakes.
Honestly for the money you could spend getting a DX front end again, you could probably upgrade the standard front end to be better than a DX front end...RaceTech internals, SM adjusters, etc...
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I like it, so I should probably just look at the race tech packages for the standard fxd forks
FYI in your pics it looks like you MAY have longer tubes than a standard fxd.
i put 13" shocks on and i can feel the front end wanting to fall into a corner too fast.
i plan on buying 2" longer fork tubes to help with this. if you're going to rip the front end apart you may want to check that too.
i put 13" shocks on and i can feel the front end wanting to fall into a corner too fast.
i plan on buying 2" longer fork tubes to help with this. if you're going to rip the front end apart you may want to check that too.
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FYI in your pics it looks like you MAY have longer tubes than a standard fxd.
i put 13" shocks on and i can feel the front end wanting to fall into a corner too fast.
i plan on buying 2" longer fork tubes to help with this. if you're going to rip the front end apart you may want to check that too.
i put 13" shocks on and i can feel the front end wanting to fall into a corner too fast.
i plan on buying 2" longer fork tubes to help with this. if you're going to rip the front end apart you may want to check that too.
Can I just measure the fork at like full droop to see if they are extended tubes?
Last edited by chriswillrise; Sep 17, 2016 at 12:37 AM.
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From: poway
It might be slightly better than stocks DX forks. They really need slightly heavier springs. If you like to push it the DX forks can be set up better. The problem with the emulators (Racetech/Ricor) is that they only add to the compression damping. Rebound is still single speed. It becomes a balancing act between stability and fork packing over rough surfaces. DX forks are 2 speed rebound. Nice thing about DX forks is that they have externally adjustable low speed compression and rebound damping.. Racetech has a gold compression valve for DX forks with increased flow and a better shim stack.
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Interesting... I didn't know that Racetech made valves specifically for DX forks. I've spent a fair amount of time on my suspension settings, but an upgrade project has been on my mental horizon for awhile... Maybe I'll start by looking into these valves and stiffer springs, as I think the stock DX fork is kind of cool.