Triumphrat

bigscouser

Hey guys,

To anyone who has done the mod, can anyone give the absolute fork length, fully extended, once the mod is done.

I've seen lots of reference to it being so much longer than the standard forks on a Thruxton, but I'm looking at doing it to a Scrambler, so my starting point may be different.

So, my question is, what is the length of a F3 modded fork, from axle centre to top of stanchion (ignoring the adjusters on the top of the fork)??

Thanks in advance folks,

Ian

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'07 Scrambler - Matt Black
Mods Done:
Zard Exhaust, AI Removal, Unifilter, Jenks Vel. Stack, Single Seat & Rack, Flyscreen, Handlebar brace, Tachometer, Headlight guard

Mods Planned:
Avon Distanzia tyres, F3 Forks, New Shocks, Brake Upgrade, Black Mirrors, Rizoma Brake Reservoir, Front Fork Brace, New rear light and indicators, Bash plate, Triumph Heritage Badges

Thrux-ton-up

I can't give you an exact on the entire length, but the F3 Tubes are, I believe, 1.375" longer than the Thrux. It's been 3 years since I've done it, but I know the number is very close. It's 1.3-something inches. If you look up Thruxtonone's threads he has listed the length. Hope this helps some.

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• 04 Thruxton – Graphite & Opal
• 06 T100 – Black & Red
• 05 T100 - Black & Opal - Project Bike
• 51 T100 – Silver & Black

bigscouser

Hi Thrux-ton-up,

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, without either:

1. The length of an original Thruxton fork
OR
2. The difference in length between a Thruxton fork and a Scrambler one

I'm still no closer to knowing how viable this option is!

Thanks anyway, man.

Any other offers???

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I'm a traveller, not a commuter. It's about making the most of the journey, not rushing to the destination.

'07 Scrambler - Matt Black
Mods Done:
Zard Exhaust, AI Removal, Unifilter, Jenks Vel. Stack, Single Seat & Rack, Flyscreen, Handlebar brace, Tachometer, Headlight guard

Mods Planned:
Avon Distanzia tyres, F3 Forks, New Shocks, Brake Upgrade, Black Mirrors, Rizoma Brake Reservoir, Front Fork Brace, New rear light and indicators, Bash plate, Triumph Heritage Badges

OKcarburetor

just raise the tubes up in the triple clamp. Take a measurement when you start, and a measurement when you finish. Raise the tubes past the triple clamp whatever the distance is. I guess on a bike with standard bars it might be a problem.

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bigscouser

OKcarburetor, not sure I understand your comments.

The Scrambler has longer forks than the Thruxton/Bonnie, I just don't know by how much.

If the Scrambler's are longer by more than 1.375", then the F3 mod would shorten the Scrambler's forks, which is undesirable.

Hence my asking.

Thoughts/comments welcome.

Ian

__________________
I'm a traveller, not a commuter. It's about making the most of the journey, not rushing to the destination.

'07 Scrambler - Matt Black
Mods Done:
Zard Exhaust, AI Removal, Unifilter, Jenks Vel. Stack, Single Seat & Rack, Flyscreen, Handlebar brace, Tachometer, Headlight guard

Mods Planned:
Avon Distanzia tyres, F3 Forks, New Shocks, Brake Upgrade, Black Mirrors, Rizoma Brake Reservoir, Front Fork Brace, New rear light and indicators, Bash plate, Triumph Heritage Badges

OKcarburetor

oooooh, sorry, I misunderstood. I thought you were saying the F3 mod was 1.375" longer than the thrux fork.

i'm retarded.

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W.C. Fields

bigscouser

Hey OKC, no misunderstanding on that point, F3 mod forks are apparently longer than stock Thruxtons....

...but I'm starting with a Scrambler!

Scrambler's forks are also longer than a Thruxton, I'm just trying to work out by how much, so I can see if the F3 mod will work!

Seemed like a simple question to ask at the time, but with hindsight.... ;-)

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I'm a traveller, not a commuter. It's about making the most of the journey, not rushing to the destination.

'07 Scrambler - Matt Black
Mods Done:
Zard Exhaust, AI Removal, Unifilter, Jenks Vel. Stack, Single Seat & Rack, Flyscreen, Handlebar brace, Tachometer, Headlight guard

Mods Planned:
Avon Distanzia tyres, F3 Forks, New Shocks, Brake Upgrade, Black Mirrors, Rizoma Brake Reservoir, Front Fork Brace, New rear light and indicators, Bash plate, Triumph Heritage Badges

OKcarburetor

I will not post while really hung over ever again.

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"I never vote for anyone. I always vote against."
W.C. Fields

bigscouser

Well, it's probably better than posting while really drunk!!!

Of course, maybe I should just get up off my a$$ and go to my local dealer with a tape measure!

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I'm a traveller, not a commuter. It's about making the most of the journey, not rushing to the destination.

'07 Scrambler - Matt Black
Mods Done:
Zard Exhaust, AI Removal, Unifilter, Jenks Vel. Stack, Single Seat & Rack, Flyscreen, Handlebar brace, Tachometer, Headlight guard

Mods Planned:
Avon Distanzia tyres, F3 Forks, New Shocks, Brake Upgrade, Black Mirrors, Rizoma Brake Reservoir, Front Fork Brace, New rear light and indicators, Bash plate, Triumph Heritage Badges

Thrux-ton-up

Ian - I measure 31 and 3/8" from fork top (no adjusters) to axel center on an F3 modded fork - give or take a 1/16" or so.

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John W.

• 04 Thruxton – Graphite & Opal
• 06 T100 – Black & Red
• 05 T100 - Black & Opal - Project Bike
• 51 T100 – Silver & Black