[kmziegelbauer]

I have an 06 S model and am looking to purchase a set of forks from a guy who has a 2nd gen Naked, will they work? In my service manual it says the N is 420 mm free length and the S is 428mm free length. Will that matter? Or will I be able to switch the forks with no problem?

 

[weasel]

i think the main difference is the triples...

tubes and legs will swap...

 

[kmziegelbauer]

I was thinking I would just replace the forks and leave all my equipment on the bike not using the N equipment at all, I am pretty sure they will work. I have done some research and just want a few people with knowledge to reassure me before I make a mistake, thanks.

 

[ari211]

They should work fine. I wasn't aware that there was a length difference, but 8mm isn't bad, since most people run their fork tubes up 5 - 8 mm anyway you shouldn't have any trouble. But to double check, measure from fork top to the center of the axle and compare with what your seller has.

 

[RichDesmond]

I have an 06 S model and am looking to purchase a set of forks from a guy who has a 2nd gen Naked, will they work? In my service manual it says the N is 420 mm free length and the S is 428mm free length. Will that matter? Or will I be able to switch the forks with no problem?

The forks will work fine. What is the service manual spec'ing as 420mm or 428mm?? That's only about 16.5". Springs?