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07-19-2010, 2:35 AM Vanmor Joined on 01-11-2008 Northeast Arkansas Posts 323 Which front end is better, leading axle type or earlier. I'm thinking about going to an earlier front fork setup on my 81' Custom. There are a lot more of them around for cheap. Are the fork tubes the same as the earlier type ? I just need one fork tube to finish my front fork but it's hard to find one in good shape or a decent price. Not sure I like the leading type anyway. Had them on my 83' V45 and not sure I liked the handlng that much. MY 79' CX500 had the standard type front forks and I liked the way it handled just fine. Vance    Report

07-19-2010, 6:31 AM marshallf3 Joined on 01-12-2009 Oklahoma City Posts 1,540 Re: Which front end is better, leading axle type or earlier. I'll bet it has a lot to do with all the other angles involved so it would vary by the bike design. When a manufacturer makes a change it's for one of three reasons: 1) Improves operation or reliability 2) It's cheaper to produce 3) Supplier change I would guess #1 applies here. 1979 CX500C ░░░░░░░ 96 & 98 GTP, 78 Chevy G30 400V8, 78 Gremlin 304V8, 65 Barracuda 273V8    Report

07-19-2010, 8:04 AM Harold Joined on 12-28-2006 Beside Washademoak Lake, N.B. Canada Posts 851 Re: Which front end is better, leading axle type or earlier. 81 has 35mm diameter forks and 80 has 33mm, so you would also need to change the triple tree to change forks. "People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it's safer to harass rich women than biker gangs." 1978 CX500 1980 CX500 Custom 1981 CX500 Custom 1982 GL500 Silverwing 1975 XL-100 http://www.myspace.com/downwiththebutterfly    Report

07-19-2010, 8:14 AM Vanmor Joined on 01-11-2008 Northeast Arkansas Posts 323 Re: Which front end is better, leading axle type or earlier. Thanks for the info. Didn't realize there was a size difference. If I decide to change, I'll buy a complete front fork assembly. From what you guys say, I think I'll keep looking for that other fork tube. Vance    Report

07-19-2010, 9:34 AM stormtrooper784 Joined on 08-22-2007 Idaho Posts 329 Re: Which front end is better, leading axle type or earlier. If you upgrade to a GL500I front end, you get bigger tubes, AND duel disks!!!!! 81' CX500D 80' CX500C parts all over the place!!!!    Report

07-19-2010, 3:32 PM Abes_CW Joined on 04-17-2007 saskatoon Posts 3,036 Re: Which front end is better, leading axle type or earlier. Pretty sure the gl500's aren't bigger than 35. The 650 IIRC were 39 (custom) and 37 GL/Turbo edit: confirmed: This thread might be of interest here. http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/110567/ShowPost.aspx 1983 GL650i Had 4 CX/GL's at one point this year, down to one, next spring is another adventure! age 38 (29 plus tax)    Report

07-19-2010, 5:35 PM ramprat06 Joined on 03-22-2006 Vancouver WA USA Posts 361 Re: Which front end is better, leading axle type or earlier. If you're interested I have an extra front fork for an 82 cx 500....the left side.  $25 obo + ship Joel in the Couve May the multitude of wheels in your head always control the two wheels between your legs. 1982 CX500 custom. 99% stock. 3rd owner New to me, Spring '03 ~7k miles Now, ~23k miles Age 55    Report

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