Planet Minis

byeze · 06-13-2009, 06:58 PM

Hi everyone, I have a question about my 92 z50, the front forks are bent .Instead of rebuilding, I was wondering if a front end from a xr 50 would fit .It looks like it might...E-bay has one for $229 looks prity good, can someone tell me if it would fit...I plan on puting a 10"rear tire and rim on...heres the link, and thanks allot INVERTED FORKS 12" WHEEL XR50 CRF50 XR CRF 50 PIT BIKES:eBay Motors (item 310136187553 end time Jun-15-09 13:41:21 PDT)

ducatilover · 06-13-2009, 07:40 PM

Crf50 front ends will fit but you have to run crf50 wheels. They are too narrow to run Z50 tires. If you search the forum you will find a couple of posts and pics from those that have done it. Let me know if you want to sell your forks.

PS. Im not sure if that front end will work but the stock crf50 front end does.

alpinaclone · 06-14-2009, 12:22 AM

I know that CRF/XR guts will go in your Z forks (that's what I did), so if your lowers are bent that could be an option.

grm · 06-14-2009, 10:58 AM

I have a similar problem with my 1991 Z50R garage sale find...and I've been searching the forum quite a bit and asking for advice.

I've seen these china front ends in person and decided against it. I'm not a big fan of China bikes and/or parts. I have a china D1 rep. L/C 50cc pocket bike that is mostly euro parts now, and could easily have bought a nice used euro for what I've got into the China bike.

So, I've opted to rebuild the stock forks with new CroMo +1" lowers and HD springs, and add a new billet bar clamp for a little $$, but it will last. And, still be able to run the stock hubs and 4x8 tires.

Cheers,
Greg

06-13-2009, 06:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
byeze PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9 My Mood:	92 z50 front end ? Hi everyone, I have a question about my 92 z50, the front forks are bent .Instead of rebuilding, I was wondering if a front end from a xr 50 would fit .It looks like it might...E-bay has one for $229 looks prity good, can someone tell me if it would fit...I plan on puting a 10"rear tire and rim on...heres the link, and thanks allot INVERTED FORKS 12" WHEEL XR50 CRF50 XR CRF 50 PIT BIKES:eBay Motors (item 310136187553 end time Jun-15-09 13:41:21 PDT)

06-13-2009, 07:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
ducatilover 2nd Gear Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 607 My Mood:	Re: 92 z50 front end ? Crf50 front ends will fit but you have to run crf50 wheels. They are too narrow to run Z50 tires. If you search the forum you will find a couple of posts and pics from those that have done it. Let me know if you want to sell your forks. PS. Im not sure if that front end will work but the stock crf50 front end does.

06-14-2009, 12:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
alpinaclone PM Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 40	Re: 92 z50 front end ? I know that CRF/XR guts will go in your Z forks (that's what I did), so if your lowers are bent that could be an option.

06-14-2009, 10:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
grm PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 50 My Mood:	Re: 92 z50 front end ? I have a similar problem with my 1991 Z50R garage sale find...and I've been searching the forum quite a bit and asking for advice. I've seen these china front ends in person and decided against it. I'm not a big fan of China bikes and/or parts. I have a china D1 rep. L/C 50cc pocket bike that is mostly euro parts now, and could easily have bought a nice used euro for what I've got into the China bike. So, I've opted to rebuild the stock forks with new CroMo +1" lowers and HD springs, and add a new billet bar clamp for a little $$, but it will last. And, still be able to run the stock hubs and 4x8 tires. Cheers, Greg

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