cg 125 fork tube extension

[killerbanjo]

Hey guys. I'm looking to increase my front suspension travel by either swapping the fork tubes with longer 27mm ones, or swapping the whole front end with a xl100/125 front end (if it will fit).

Now I have never messed around with suspension before and will also be putting some longer shocks on (400mm I think instead of 310mm) to make the bike a light dual sport bike.

If anyone has ever done this before I would love to here your information and tips so I don't got wasting my money as I don't have much of it! haha

Many thanks, Ed

 

[noexit]

If it bottoms out against the triple clamps, then a longer fork tube will work, but if it bottoms out before hitting the triple clamps (more likely), you'll need to swap for something with more travel.

 

[nrcb125]

Why not swap some XR100 forks onto it?

 

[killerbanjo]

thanks for the info. I never thought about it that way! also would the xr100 forks be a better match than the xl's?

Ed

Ohh forgot to mention its a 1991 br-j

 

[nrcb125]

thanks for the info. I never thought about it that way! also would the xr100 forks be a better match than the xl's?

Ed

Ohh forgot to mention its a 1991 br-j

I don't know about being a better match, but they might be easier to find in better condition. Just another option to consider!

 

[killerbanjo]

true, the only reason I was thing xl is because the older ones look VERY similar to a cg in terms of the frame. if anyone has done this sort of thing I would love to hear!

Ed

 

[killerbanjo]

anyone else ever done somthing similar?

Ed