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Offline ola_martin

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75/76 Forks
« on: August 30, 2013, 07:12:50 pm »
Hello, can anyone tell me a bit about this forks used on the 75/76 KTM's?

The non leading axle type.
Diameter? Brand? Wich models where they on?




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Re: 75/76 Forks
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2013, 07:52:55 pm »
look like 35 mm Ceriani's
all parts available, good with gold valves
and the caps are available from Sammy Miller UK
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Re: 75/76 Forks
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2013, 08:05:31 pm »
Thanks!

Do you know whch models they where on? Any other brands than KTM?

And yes, I'm after a pair. + mabe the clamps also... ;)
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Re: 75/76 Forks
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2013, 08:31:50 pm »
Top photo looks like Moiseev's 75 mount. Pre MC5 but with the number one plate. Forks would be specials as Moiseev preferred inline forks at this time. Probably 9" 38mm Cherries. Bottom photo is a late 75 (maybe) 125 with what looks like 8" 35mm Cherries but probably have less travel.
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Re: 75/76 Forks
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2013, 08:44:45 pm »
Ok, so a bit of a longshot to try to get Moiseev's factory forks then?? ::)

8" travel 35mm is perfect, what models where they on?
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Re: 75/76 Forks
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2013, 09:58:56 pm »
They are Ceriani.

They come in lots of different lengths, you can have parallel top tubes or taper tops  (pics shows taper tops)
They have mag or alloy sliders, all manner of brackets for torque arm or non torque arm and the sliders come in various lengths and have eaitehr plain bores or bushes etc etc etc.
They are basically the same, but there are lots of variations on a theme.
Most bikes coming out of Italy in the 70s had them (or Marzocchis)
I have new nuts, seals, dust seal covers, tubes etc etc (got a brand new set if required!)

Why not do it the other way and say what length you want, how much travel is needed and what front brake you'll need and go from there.
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Re: 75/76 Forks
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2013, 10:24:11 pm »
The top pic is definitely Moiseevs bike , you can tell by the straight swingarm and advanced pipe design as well as the inline forks . You can get similar forks on  ebay now and then.
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Re: 75/76 Forks
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2013, 10:39:16 pm »
OK.
It's for my Cheney Honda Cantilever.

My bike came with Marzocchi 35mm, 9"+ travel, leading-axle forks. It's too tall and looks too modern on the bike, need to make it lower, 75'ish, to look good.

It also came with a nice set of Grimeca wheels, wich I want to keep on. The frontbrake needs a torquearm (with the cablebracket on, like a mid 70's Maico)

So I'd like a fork with the axle in the middle, with a torquearmbracket, 8" travel. I have a set of Betor 35mm trippleclamps with big offset, but it would be best with the fork and yokes the same brand...

And the Ceriani would look good polished with the plated frame...

The build is a bit forward in time, just starting to look for parts. :)
« Last Edit: August 30, 2013, 10:56:46 pm by ola_martin »
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Re: 75/76 Forks
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2013, 10:46:09 pm »
It's already strapped down to 8" on the photo...

« Last Edit: August 30, 2013, 10:53:00 pm by ola_martin »
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Re: 75/76 Forks
« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2013, 11:54:19 am »
PM sent ;)
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Re: 75/76 Forks
« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2013, 06:05:55 pm »
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Re: 75/76 Forks
« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2013, 09:08:22 am »
The issue you will have is with the triple clamp offset.
You need to run the appropriate set of clamps for the inline forks. The leading axle fork clamps have a smaller offset.
Hence why the Moiseev's pics has extensions out of the frame for turning stops, when compared to the MC5 frame.
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Re: 75/76 Forks
« Reply #12 on: September 05, 2013, 05:44:27 pm »
Ahh, sorry, haven't had time to follow up on this, that last ebay set wold have worked great... :-\

Thanks for the tips anyway guys!

And yes, I will also swap the camps to someone with big ofset for inline axle forks, I have a set for Betor 35mm's, but it would be coolest to get a complete Ceriani fork with clamps.

I have a friend in Italy looking for me, but any other tips are also appreciated ;)
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Re: 75/76 Forks
« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2013, 07:05:08 pm »
VA Montesa have a great set of inline Betor 35ml forks  with about 9inchs of travel.
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Re: 75/76 Forks
« Reply #14 on: September 13, 2013, 08:21:20 pm »
Thant could work too, thanks  :)
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