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Started by Two dogs, April 02, 2009, 04:24:44 AM

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Two dogs

April 02, 2009, 04:24:44 AM
ST2  2000 FORKS for a M695 ?
Anyone know if they will fit ?
looking at upgrade for my forks and found these at a wrecker .

ducpainter

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April 02, 2009, 09:32:15 AM
...and the answer is yes they will fit, but I'm not certain if the OAL is the same.

There can be issues with clearance to the handlebars if yours are stock.
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Duck-Stew

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April 05, 2009, 01:31:01 PM
Of all the fully adjustable stock Duc forks that *aren't* from a Monster...  The ST forks make the best swap as they're 50mm top triple and 54mm lower triple just like a Monster and they're a couple mm longer but that's it.

Downside?  An ST is a heavy bike so it's got killer fork springs in there.  If you're a heavier person and you back the pre-load off you may be able to get them to perform well.  But, if you're a lighter person...you may be looking at new springs.

If you can get them for cheap enough, go for it.  Then take them to a shop before you install them and get them sprung for your weight with new seals and wipers (or scrapers) with fresh oil.  That way when you install them, they'll be perfect for your weight and freshly rebuilt as well.
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Two dogs

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April 05, 2009, 01:57:06 PM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on April 05, 2009, 01:31:01 PM
Of all the fully adjustable stock Duc forks that *aren't* from a Monster...  The ST forks make the best swap as they're 50mm top triple and 54mm lower triple just like a Monster and they're a couple mm longer but that's it.

Downside?  An ST is a heavy bike so it's got killer fork springs in there.  If you're a heavier person and you back the pre-load off you may be able to get them to perform well.  But, if you're a lighter person...you may be looking at new springs.

If you can get them for cheap enough, go for it.  Then take them to a shop before you install them and get them sprung for your weight with new seals and wipers (or scrapers) with fresh oil.  That way when you install them, they'll be perfect for your weight and freshly rebuilt as well.
Thanks Duck-Stew ,
does this include the 695 07-08 as that is the bike I want them to fit?

Duck-Stew

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April 05, 2009, 02:11:48 PM
Quote from: dezmonster695 on April 05, 2009, 01:57:06 PM
Thanks Duck-Stew ,
does this include the 695 07-08 as that is the bike I want them to fit?

Yes.  They're *slightly* longer (like 3mm which is nothing to be concerned about) and after that and the springs being stiff...they're a DIRECT swap onto your 695.
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Two dogs

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April 05, 2009, 10:30:55 PM
Thanks purchased it for a good price , then getting a heavier spring for the rear and maybe re valve
should turn a mushy ride into a better ride.
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