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Offline twinrock

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Dt2 fork replacement options??
« on: February 17, 2017, 11:02:42 pm »
Hey guys i just picked up a 72 dt2..i think..its mostly pulled apart but all the important parts are there and cant see much holding me back with the exception of the forks.. they are badly pitted. At this stage i want to keep the cost down..and wonder if there is something more common that would fit..ie dt175 ag200..i want to try to keep the drum front end as id like to try and put it on vintage rego..thanks

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Re: Dt2 fork replacement options??
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2017, 09:40:55 am »
DT3 RT360 , mx 250  mx360 sc500 up to 74 also dt1 rt1 rt2 rt2mx dt2mx . easy part to get .
Yamaha tragic ; dt1, rt1, dt2, rt2, dt2mx , rt2mx , mx250, mx360,sc500, 74dt125, yzx125, yzc250, yzc400, yzd250, yzd400, yzh250, yzh80 , dt100 , xr75 ko xr80 03 , it175 82 . Not a member of any club

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Re: Dt2 fork replacement options??
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2017, 11:52:12 am »
Thanks mate..

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Re: Dt2 fork replacement options??
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2017, 06:58:46 pm »
Hodaka world had some made up they were the same as Yamaha used .
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Re: Dt2 fork replacement options??
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2017, 10:03:58 pm »
If things become desperate, you might also look for RD250/350/400 fork.

34mm dia. but about 20mm shorter (I think).

Some new RD on Ebay are 21-3/8" Total Length so you may want to check originals.

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Re: Dt2 fork replacement options??
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2017, 08:36:23 am »
Some RD's had 35mm so watch out for that too. Not all are 34mm
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Re: Dt2 fork replacement options??
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2017, 10:33:35 pm »
Yeah i got a set of rd forks..but i intend on it getting dirty so still need the travel..im wondering if an IT front end would bolt on..knowing yamaha im sure there's a good chance