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Tiger Time => Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) => Topic started by: threepot on August 13, 2014, 06:51:21 PM

Title: Fork swap.
Post by: threepot on August 13, 2014, 06:51:21 PM
Seen some bikes with this done,using Trophy forks,which share the same internals? But I have a spare set off a 95 Daytona. The lowers look the same as Trophy? Is it possible to fit the Daytona internals into the steamers stanchions?
Title: Re: Fork swap.
Post by: rf9rider on August 14, 2014, 12:14:35 AM
Got your message, so replying here .

You need to use the Steamer internals, the Daytona internals will be too short because you are using the Steamer stanchions which are about 4 inches longer than the Daytona`s.

You need to check if the bottom allen bolts are the same size on the Tiger bottoms compared to the Daytona`s.

If they are a different size, the internals will be different, meaning you can`t swap them.

Title: Re: Fork swap.
Post by: threepot on August 14, 2014, 07:47:39 PM
So if the bolts are different,I will have to source a pair of Trophy lowers? They look very similar to the Daytona. Been looking at the job you did,very nice! And I remember mustang stating that the tigers forks are narrower? so I will have to change yokes,or carryout mustangs mod?
Title: Re: Fork swap.
Post by: rf9rider on August 14, 2014, 10:53:02 PM
Quote from: threepot on August 14, 2014, 07:47:39 PM
So if the bolts are different,I will have to source a pair of Trophy lowers? They look very similar to the Daytona. Been looking at the job you did,very nice! And I remember mustang stating that the tigers forks are narrower? so I will have to change yokes,or carryout mustangs mod?

Yup, bottom bolts need to be the same size as you are fitting the other dampers into the Tiger bottoms.

You`ll need different yokes, plus you`ll need brake calipers to match as the Steamers won`t fit.

Or if you have a lathe and milling machine, you can do it Mustangs way.
Title: Re: Fork swap.
Post by: Sin_Tiger on August 15, 2014, 03:16:50 PM
I have to ask mate, what are you actually trying to achieve, I feel I'm being thick and have missed the sub plot  :icon_scratch:
Title: Re: Fork swap.
Post by: Mustang on August 15, 2014, 03:56:44 PM
Quote from: Sin_Tiger on August 15, 2014, 03:16:50 PM
I have to ask mate, what are you actually trying to achieve, I feel I'm being thick and have missed the sub plot  :icon_scratch:
:iagree  :ear
Title: Re: Fork swap.
Post by: rf9rider on August 16, 2014, 01:33:35 AM
Looking back at the original question, now i`m not so sure!  :icon_lol:

Thought  threepot was asking about the fork swap so  he could use the 3 spoke wheels, now i`m thinking he just wants to swap fork internals?

Let us know mate.
Title: Re: Fork swap.
Post by: threepot on August 16, 2014, 01:46:22 AM
Just want to fit 3 spoke wheels to my steamer. I fitted the Daytona wheel off my s3 to the rear,just to try it out,no problem. looks better,and easier to change tyres and repair punctures etc. Just want the same for ffront.
Title: Re: Fork swap.
Post by: Nick Calne on August 16, 2014, 09:06:27 AM
Is it not easier to just buy the front end off a Girly - forks, brakes, wheel, speedo etc and just plug it in.
Title: Re: Fork swap.
Post by: threepot on August 16, 2014, 01:17:01 PM
That is an option Nick,but I'll probably do what rf9r suggested.
Title: Re: Fork swap.
Post by: rf9rider on August 17, 2014, 10:40:16 PM
Quote from: nickcalne on August 16, 2014, 09:06:27 AM
Is it not easier to just buy the front end off a Girly - forks, brakes, wheel, speedo etc and just plug it in.

If i remember rightly, the Girly forks are shorter than the Steamer, and steering stem is a different size.

Also, the Girly speedo has an electronic pick up where as the Steamer is mechanical.
Title: Re: Fork swap.
Post by: Mustang on August 17, 2014, 10:55:36 PM
there is no "easy way" :augie
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