Here is the deal, I want to add front suspension to my Azuza Mini Bike. I have bought a set of Yamaha PW50 Forks from a seller on Ebay. The problem is that the seller can't read a tape measure. They are too narrow by about 3/4".
I want to even use a PW50 steering head to upgrade to bearing supported steering.
The wheels are Azuza 8" Tri-Stars with 480/4-8 tires. Is there a tire option that is narrower than this combo?
Do I modify the Yamaha triple trees to get the required fork width? I was thinking of using a hole saw to cut the trees and re weld them so that the fork holes line up with the center steering hole. This will give me the fork width I need but will be a P.I.A.!
Do I butcher the Yamaha triple trees to cannibalize the pivot tube and the two fork clamps that are tacked welded to the underneath of the lower tree. I would make new triple trees a la Mini Bike Style and graft the pivot tubes and fork clamps to the lower tree. I would allow two new holes in each tree for new handle bars that would be welded in.
Any suggestions?
BTW this project can be followed in the project section under the Side Car Build for 6HP Azuza.
Thanks again!
I want to even use a PW50 steering head to upgrade to bearing supported steering.
The wheels are Azuza 8" Tri-Stars with 480/4-8 tires. Is there a tire option that is narrower than this combo?
Do I modify the Yamaha triple trees to get the required fork width? I was thinking of using a hole saw to cut the trees and re weld them so that the fork holes line up with the center steering hole. This will give me the fork width I need but will be a P.I.A.!
Do I butcher the Yamaha triple trees to cannibalize the pivot tube and the two fork clamps that are tacked welded to the underneath of the lower tree. I would make new triple trees a la Mini Bike Style and graft the pivot tubes and fork clamps to the lower tree. I would allow two new holes in each tree for new handle bars that would be welded in.
Any suggestions?
BTW this project can be followed in the project section under the Side Car Build for 6HP Azuza.
Thanks again!