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Old 17-01-06, 01:30 PM   #1
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so come on then what can you lot tell me about the differances between K3 and K4 forks?

I have a set of forks that are a bit bananna shaped after my off at cartegena. these have a preload adjuster with a flat blade screw type adjustment on the top.

my ones i picked up from ebay have a prel;oad adjuster with a snanner type adjuster and i have this sikening feeling they are from a 1000 in which case they are useless to me?

could someone clarify if i have just got a set of K4 ones or something else?
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Old 17-01-06, 01:32 PM   #2
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K3, K4 and K5 forks from the SV650 are the same.

Forks from a 1000 will have a larger diameter.

Perhaps you have forks from a pre-injection bike which are different (both the adjusters and the spindle).
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Old 17-01-06, 01:35 PM   #3
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There is no difference between the forks on a K3 650, and a K4 650.

However, the 1000 ones are very different, and first off - they're a different diameter, so you'll need: new yokes, probably a new headrace, new axle, new wheel, new brakes, probably a new brake lever.

Basically - you'll need the rest of the front end. Assuming that you did end up with 1000 forks.

You might have ended up with a set of pre-preload adjuster forks, in which case they've come from a K1 and earlier. You'll be able to use your fork caps I think to give them preload capability, and I assume that everythign else will still fit - however I know there are differences at the bottom end where the axle is gripped, throughout the generations. Not sure if it's an issue though.
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Old 17-01-06, 01:36 PM   #4
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Having thought about it a bit more I think you have forks from the early model. No use to you I'm afraid.
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Old 17-01-06, 01:40 PM   #5
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Sell um here, I'm sure someone will reimburse you
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Old 17-01-06, 01:52 PM   #6
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You'll be able to use your fork caps I think to give them preload capability, and I assume that everythign else will still fit - however I know there are differences at the bottom end where the axle is gripped, throughout the generations. Not sure if it's an issue though.
The fork tubes are a different diameter so the fork caps are not interchangeable. You are correct that the fork lowers are different also so will require different axle which will require different front wheel bearings and spacers.
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Old 17-01-06, 02:31 PM   #7
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You'll be able to use your fork caps I think to give them preload capability, and I assume that everythign else will still fit - however I know there are differences at the bottom end where the axle is gripped, throughout the generations. Not sure if it's an issue though.
The fork tubes are a different diameter so the fork caps are not interchangeable. You are correct that the fork lowers are different also so will require different axle which will require different front wheel bearings and spacers.
hmm your spot on there. just held them up against my bent set and they are definately different. guess that'll teach not to cheack more closely in future.

Now do you rekon i should get the slightly bent one of the curvey forks straightened and sell em on that way or try and flog em again with the slight kink in em?
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Old 17-01-06, 02:37 PM   #8
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Now do you rekon i should get the slightly bent one of the curvey forks straightened and sell em on that way or try and flog em again with the slight kink in em?
Get them straightened and keep them for spares?

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Old 17-01-06, 03:21 PM   #9
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A mate of mine is after some sv650 pre load adjusters as he's doing a fork upgrade on his bandit.
Doubt he'd want to buy the bananna forks but if you want to sell just the caps let me know.
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Old 18-01-06, 11:10 PM   #10
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hmm your spot on there. just held them up against my bent set and they are definately different. guess that'll teach not to cheack more closely in future.

Now do you rekon i should get the slightly bent one of the curvey forks straightened and sell em on that way or try and flog em again with the slight kink in em?
Worst case stanchions can be got for under £100 each, at least they're def straight
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