Does anybody know the length of the oem spacer in the front fork?
If possible in mm.
If possible in mm.
Length oem spacer St1300
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No - but I'm curious why you ask. I'm going to guess.
I assume that you mean the spacing tube that sits between the bearings - the front axle distance collar, rather than the smaller collars that fit on either side of the bearings.??
If you have lost the long distance collar, then this will be of of no help. If you are thinking that yours is too long, then read this:
The link below gives additional information - but not the length of that long tube. The approximate sizes of the two outer collars are shown.
https://www.st-owners.com/forums/th...heel-install-and-front-axle-animation.161738/
I assume that you mean the spacing tube that sits between the bearings - the front axle distance collar, rather than the smaller collars that fit on either side of the bearings.??
If you have lost the long distance collar, then this will be of of no help. If you are thinking that yours is too long, then read this:
When the bearings are installed on the front wheel, the right hand bearing (brake lever side) has to be driven in first.**
Then the spacer.
Then the left bearing - and you stop driving it in as soon as the inner race meets the spacer.
When you put the spacer in you will probably notice that the spacer protrudes a fraction higher than the 'ledge' on which you may thnink that the bearing is supposed to sit. That is correct - the bearing is not driven in until it meets the ledge - it is driven in until the inner race meets the spacer. It is supposed to stick up a bit.
** Note that the order of installation is important. Doing it the wrong way round means that the wheel will not sit centrally on the axle. Note also that the rear wheel order is the other way round - ie left bearing goes in first.
** Note that the order of installation is important. Doing it the wrong way round means that the wheel will not sit centrally on the axle. Note also that the rear wheel order is the other way round - ie left bearing goes in first.
The link below gives additional information - but not the length of that long tube. The approximate sizes of the two outer collars are shown.
https://www.st-owners.com/forums/th...heel-install-and-front-axle-animation.161738/
The spacer on top of the spring is 198 mm long.
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Thanks, that is exact what i looking for.
I have Ohlins lineair springs. That was a special make for me. I want to know if the oem spacers are still the same length. Because i want to try progressive springs.
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OP
Thanks for your explanation. Very helpfull when i put everything back together.
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