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Offline BAHNZY

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Re: WP4054 Forks
« Reply #15 on: January 28, 2009, 08:29:39 pm »
Bahnsy these WP forks have been around since 82 but in limited numbers in the early days. They had 4054 non adjustable forks come out in 82.

Is it possible to change the caliper mount to the mount off another set of WP forks that accepts a single piston caliper?

are forks classed as consumable items the same as shocks?

Wasnt sure about 82. Pretty well confirmed they were on OEM equipment in late 1983 and avalaible in 1984 as an aftermarket fork. The non adjustable forks stayed that way untill 1986/87 when they got adjustments. Someone may want to correct me on that, but that is what i have been able to find via limited research.

Changing the bottom part of the fork leg is an option, but as i have to get a caliper anyway, i might as well get the caliper that fits this fork leg and save the $. In any case i reckon i would struggle to get a lower section without buying a complete fork set. Before i bought these forks, most of the wreckers and people in the know want $800 plus for a bare fork set and another $250 for a set of triple clamps. By the time you service the forks, fit new plastic guards your looking at $1500. Can get them at a reasonable price in USA but the freight is a killer given the size and weight. This set i bought back in my check in luggage.

Have checked the rule book and to be honest i can't find the area that relates to shock absorbers being consumables. Other descriptions are given but not consumables or an interpretation close to it.
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Re: WP4054 Forks
« Reply #16 on: January 28, 2009, 08:53:11 pm »
Rod,

My suggestion would be to email Thor Lawson and attach the photo's and sketch,

you can contact him through his website;

http://ltthor.home.comcast.net/~ltthor/forsale.html

or email him directly

Thor Lawson <[email protected]>
« Last Edit: January 28, 2009, 08:55:43 pm by E74 »

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Re: WP4054 Forks
« Reply #17 on: January 28, 2009, 08:57:41 pm »
still going to be cheaper than these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FOX-FACTORY-FRONT-FORK_W0QQitemZ300289110918QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item300289110918&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A727%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

ouch! :o

yeah Thor is a top bloke, he has some of my stuff at the moment and is always willing to bend over backwards to help.
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Re: WP4054 Forks
« Reply #18 on: January 28, 2009, 09:46:29 pm »
still going to be cheaper than these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FOX-FACTORY-FRONT-FORK_W0QQitemZ300289110918QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item300289110918&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A727%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

ouch! :o

yeah Thor is a top bloke, he has some of my stuff at the moment and is always willing to bend over backwards to help.


I can garauntee you they are not the last NOS set of Fox Factory Forx in the World.... ;)

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Re: WP4054 Forks
« Reply #19 on: January 28, 2009, 10:02:29 pm »
people use all sorts of tactics like that. i saw some one trying to sell a NOS RM 250 T reed valve for about $300 and they said it was the last one in australia.... well i bought a NOS one for $60
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Re: WP4054 Forks
« Reply #20 on: January 28, 2009, 10:18:55 pm »
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Re: WP4054 Forks
« Reply #21 on: January 28, 2009, 10:46:15 pm »
rod wouldnt you have to adapt a kx or cr disc and caliper
for it to be legal ktm went disc in 85 didnt they ???
the 84 ktm had usd forks and twin leading drum
interesting to see the progress ;D
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Re: WP4054 Forks
« Reply #22 on: January 28, 2009, 11:31:14 pm »
For VIPER i dont think anyone would care to much. For an Aussie title it would be a whole different ball game. The first, and most prefered option, is to use all the KX5 parts. I may yet do this by milling the fork to do this. The second option is to find the correct caliper to fit the fork and simply ride the bike. The third and least considered option is to go with any caliper that can be modified to do the job.

As the forks are the same construction as the 84 KTM, i will use that as my argument along with the fact that these forks are not OEM rather aftermarket items, same as the situation for Simons USD.
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Re: WP4054 Forks
« Reply #23 on: January 29, 2009, 05:09:56 pm »
ahh question i have a set of these forks with the red ktm calpier on them (picture on the first page) are the pre 85 legal
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Re: WP4054 Forks
« Reply #24 on: January 29, 2009, 06:19:59 pm »
ahh question i have a set of these forks with the red ktm calpier on them (picture on the first page) are the pre 85 legal

I'm not a scrutineer, but i would think that if the forks have adjustment, then no. The adjustable units forks were only avalaible from 87 (or therabouts) In the case of the forks that i have, it took me 2 years to find them because i specifically wanted to use them in Pre85. Have seen plenty in wreckers but they are all of the adjustable type.
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Re: WP4054 Forks
« Reply #25 on: January 29, 2009, 06:22:40 pm »
yeh i picked up a ktm 350 for $400 and the forks were on it
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Re: WP4054 Forks
« Reply #26 on: January 30, 2009, 11:53:59 pm »
They look exactly like the forks on my 89 Cagiva wmx125 and have almost the same code on the caps. HVA5 means they are of a Husvqarna year 1987, and 49-86 means they were built on 49th week in 1986. But I believe Husqvarna didn't have WP forks in 87, but maybe left over stock in late 88 when they were Cagiva's??
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Re: WP4054 Forks
« Reply #27 on: February 01, 2009, 06:45:59 pm »
did anyone find the fork decals for the 4054s or interested in helping make a few sets. I am using them on my RM500, with matching WP shock.

Interesting NOS Fox Forx didn't reach reserve at $2300...I have seen them for USD 3200 on one web site.
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Re: WP4054 Forks
« Reply #28 on: February 01, 2009, 06:59:19 pm »
Zorroz, the ones Bahnsey has are aftermarket  WP fork's specifically for that Husqvarna and not OEM and fitted to Husqvarna from the factory. That was good you could tell us what the numbers ment.
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Re: WP4054 Forks
« Reply #29 on: February 01, 2009, 08:53:16 pm »

Interesting NOS Fox Forx didn't reach reserve at $2300...I have seen them for USD 3200 on one web site.

Thats AU$5000 Fark :o I am about to peel a set out of a box for my '80 CR/ME 125 , might be better off just flogging them ??? once they are bolted on they are never going to be NOS ever again  :-\