Harris Magnum 2 fork leg length

[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.

[PJ]

Hi Ruffle,

I have a 1980 Z1R Moto Martin with 18 inch Front Wheel and Marzocchi Forks if that helps???

[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.

[PJ]

I have a Harris also but it is running later suzuki gear

[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.

[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?

[martinz1000r]

How accurate do you need it? The stanchions are here. Not sure how much extra the assembled leg would add.

[martinz1000r]

if it is any help the chrome stanchions are 63cm long

[KWACKERZ1]

Straight from the horses mouth, Lester Harris told me the chassis were designed for 29 ½ inch length forks with the 18â€￾ 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.