1977 FXE Fork tube question
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1977 FXE Fork tube question
Can anyone tell me how to tell or what the difference is between a Kaybe and Showa fork i need to put in new tubes but do not know what to buy.
Thanks in advance for all replies
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There is very little outside difference. The Kayaba forks were made from 73-75 (according to my motor manual). The internal part are where the difference is. The Kayaba dampener comes completely apart with a roll pin going thru it near the top. The Showa dampener is more or less a 1 piece component with a coupla 'wear rings' that fit into grooves at the top. On the Showa's some say that a small "Showa" will be stamped somewhere near the axle hole on the wheel side of the slider.
I gave away my 75 front end other wise I could tell ya for sure by lookin at it.
Good luck!
jim
I gave away my 75 front end other wise I could tell ya for sure by lookin at it.
Good luck!
jim
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