1997 RK Brake Conversion???
Road Master
Joined: May 2014
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From: Canada
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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From: Bedford UK
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.
Last edited by grbrown; Aug 15, 2014 at 06:34 AM.
Cruiser
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From: New Orleans
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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From: Bedford UK
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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From: Senoia, Ga., by way of Miami, Fl..
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..