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Fork Extension/Longer Fork Tubes

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Hi friends,

I'm looking to bias my seat a bit more towards the rear and gain some ground clearance.

Anybody running extensions or longer tubes in the front? What solution did you use to raise the front?

I'm 6'2 and will be raising the back a bit, though I'm already having some issues feeling a bit pressed against the front of the seat, my cajones are having a bad time less than an hour into my rides!

Mike
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richlandrick
Search DR650 forks here.

Search V-strom DR650 fork swap using Google.

You will get threads like these:

www.advrider.com

V-Strom - DR650 Fork Leg Swap Questions

Hey guys, I'm planning on doing the V-Strom - DR650 fork leg swap (DR uppers and DL lowers to increase ride height and fork travel). Does anyone know...
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richlandrick said:
Search DR650 forks here.

Search V-strom DR650 fork swap using Google.

You will get threads like these:

www.advrider.com

V-Strom - DR650 Fork Leg Swap Questions

Hey guys, I'm planning on doing the V-Strom - DR650 fork leg swap (DR uppers and DL lowers to increase ride height and fork travel). Does anyone know...
www.advrider.com www.advrider.com
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Thank you, I've seen these threads; seems like the DR forks are 48mm or 1.8" longer and same OD, haven't found answers about ID. I've got racetech GVE and ideally want to keep it.

Racetech wont be back in the shop till Jan 3rd to answer questions, Im hoping they'll sell me gold tubes that will fit the strom with extra legnth. my tubes are corroding and I'm worried about my new seals getting wrecked
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Side topic - Im 6’4” and feel the same. I have 1” risers and the peg relocation kit on way. I bought a used stock seat as a spare to mess with and carved some of the inner foam from the arse hump and added some to the front of the seat which made it more level in general. I haven’t ridden it yet so can’t say it worked, however it’s cheaper/easier than replacing forks.
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I think these might do the trick:



They also sell dog bones to lift or lower the rear suspension:

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Motopundit said:
I think these might do the trick:



They also sell dog bones to lift or lower the rear suspension:

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heck yeah thank you! this will definitely allow me to keep my forks internals. much appreciated!
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conquermike said:
heck yeah thank you! this will definitely allow me to keep my forks internals. much appreciated!
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If you go with these, please update us. I'd be curious to know.
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conquermike said:
heck yeah thank you! this will definitely allow me to keep my forks internals. much appreciated!
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Did you end up ordering these?
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