Honda XR650L fork conversion to Showa 47U (CRF forks). Video 1 of 2

[@jonelliott9627]

Wow...lotsa details. Thank you sir

[@erikeggenbakstad]

Thank you! Another question, do you think you will bottom out with your shocks by half an inch difference? That is not much though. I think you will be fine 🙂 Have a 2002 XR650R and I happen to have a set of 2010 CR450R fork legs. But I don't have the triple clamps. Plan is to make a new stem, and mill away the steering stems and make new ones with counter sunk bolts.

[@robinsongguitars]

If you have the front and rear sprung correctly for your weight and riding style I don't think losing and inch of travel should be an issue unless you are riding at a high speed pro level. Some faster guys run the next step stiffer springs to make up for the lowering. I am in process of lowering my other bike (2010 KTM 530 EXC-R) 30mm (1-3/16") to help me swing my leg over the seat. Lowering the bike will also lower the CG. This makes the bike feel lighter, less top heavy, and easier (less effort) to ride in the tight stuff. Lowering the rear places the shock slightly farther into the leverage ratio at the first part of the travel. This means the shock will be slightly stiffer initially for the same amount of travel than without lowering. On most bikes this should barely be noticeable. Lowering the front affects the air spring slightly (towards the end of the travel). Remember: it is important to lower the front and rear the same amount. I may have extra triple clamps.

[@erikeggenbakstad]

@robinsongguitars Hi! I have lowered my XR also. Got a tri-link kit from Power-Barn as I am only 5.8 and it make the bike a bit challenging when riding tight forrest trails. Works great. Lowered the front same amount. Still need to test more. New metzeler 6mm dubbed tyres for winter riding. Not enough snow and ice yet though. Yes, I could be interested in your triple clamps if you have one laying around 😀 Pm? Cheers, Erik.

[@3006USMC]

Good info !!

[@fanatykCZ516]

cool!

[@mdavis8430]

Damnit man I can't watch your video the camera shakes too much.

[@rjpeck9718]

I didn't understand a damn word lol

[@patrickroach7289]

I have no issues.