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Harris Magnum 2 fork leg length
Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2014 5:55 pm
Author: ruffle
Anyone got...
A) A tape measure
B) A Magnum 2 with an 18" front wheel and Marzocchi forks
C) Time to measure from the top of the fork to the axle centre?
TVM.
Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2014 7:54 pm
Author: PJ
Hi Ruffle,
I have a 1980 Z1R Moto Martin with 18 inch Front Wheel and Marzocchi Forks if that helps???
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 7:29 am
Author: ruffle
Thanks but it's really a Harris Magnum 2 I need the info for.
My new project (which will get a thread in the Projects section but at the moment it's all scheming and planning with nothing physical happening) has got a 16" GPz900R front wheel which I'd like to replace with an 18 or 17" jobbie so I can fit decent rubber (16" BT45's are OK but I'd prefer something stickier).
My forks measure ~840mm from top to axle and I suspect they've been built with long stanchions for the 16" wheel as the clipons are above the top yoke.
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 7:52 am
Author: PJ
I have a Harris also but it is running later suzuki gear
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 7:54 am
Author: martinz1000r
I have but it's in bits at the moment
Marzocchi forks with 18" Astralite. Avon tyre. It's all in bits and at Griff's for refurb.
Long shot but ask Harris directly.
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 11:23 am
Author: ruffle
Don't suppose Griff has a tape measure by any chance?
I've emailed Harris... wonder if their customer service extends to bikes made 26 years ago that've been through half a dozen owners?
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 11:35 am
Author: martinz1000r
How accurate do you need it? The stanchions are here. Not sure how much extra the assembled leg would add.
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 11:38 am
Author: martinz1000r
if it is any help the chrome stanchions are 63cm long
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 10:27 am
Author: KWACKERZ1
Straight from the horses mouth, Lester Harris told me the chassis were designed for 29 ½ inch length forks with the 18†wheels and 45mm offset on the yokes.
I also have some of those m1r forks but they are stripped I could tell you the length of the chrome tubes though. If that is any use.