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75 xs 650 to a 81 xs 650 front fork swap
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Gmaan
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PostPosted: October 9, 2007, 1:11 am    Post subject: 75 xs 650 to a 81 xs 650 front fork swap
I just picked up some 1981 front forks to put on my 75. I have read that it is a straight swap, but the brake caliper bolt holes on the forks are different? and I want dual front brakes. What do I need to do, are the 75 rotors the same as a 1981? I was going to start to drill my 75 rotors, but am going to wait until I find the answer.
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PostPosted: October 9, 2007, 11:27 am    Post subject: Re: 75 xs 650 to a 81 xs 650 front fork swap
The rotors and calipers are different from '77-on. You'll need both to do the conversion to your '75. Your old caliper won't work on the new forks and your old disc is off-set wrong to match the new caliper. The newer rotor will bolt right on to your wheel, either side but you'll need a left handed caliper to do the dual disc thing.
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