CL77 Front Fork Swap Question

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Sat Oct 30, 2010 12:14 pm

That was info for using the DLS brake on the steel slider.

husabob · Post by **husabob** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 11:43 am

Thanks for the replies. When I get back from vacation, I'll mount the DLS wheel and hub on the steel fork legs and asess the situation. My neighbor has a machine shop, so fabbing is not an issue. If I go this route, my goal will be to not alter the steel fork legs so I can return my CL to its' original configuration if I so desire. Bob B

husabob · Post by **husabob** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 5:58 pm

This afternoon, I mounted my DLS CL77 front wheel onto my SLS steel fork leg front end. I used the axle from the SLS wheel, which fit perfectly. The speedo drives are identical. I lined up and mounted the brake stay arm to the lower fender bracket with no modifications. The welded tab on the fork tube for the SLS brake plate is not in the way; the DLS linkage moves freely. Tomorrow, I'll mount some good rubber and take it for a ride. I also have a question about my front fender. It is an aftermarket fender with the word "Beck" in an oval, and "Made in Japan" under the oval Hopefully, the photos I've attached are helpful. Thanks, Bob B

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:02 pm

Yes, aftermarket. Also, it is either for aluminum fork legs, or a different model judging by how it sits over the wheel.

Davo

Superchicken · Post by **Superchicken** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:36 pm

The time I have spent planning ahead on how to get these suckers slowed down enough to make the next turn, could have been better spent holding the gas on longer, and then applying a disc brake for a nano second

Hotshoe · Post by **Hotshoe** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:55 pm

Like the old flattracker said when asked why his hardtail racer had no brakes....... "brakes only slow you down"

Superchicken · Post by **Superchicken** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:24 pm

That's right, what you don't have you won't be temped to use