Forks

[stupotads]

I have a 1997 NTV650, & the forks are now pretty pitted & nasty looking.
A friend has got a spare set of NTV600 forks, in great condition that I can have for a small fee. Before I commit though, I need to know if they will fit as a straight change over ? Are the forks the same length & diameter, so will fit straight into my original yokes?

[ED-CASE]

Looked up Haynes
Seems all models have 41mm dia. forks, and both NTV600s and NTV650s have 130mm travel
The 600 has separate handlebars, so I too would wonder if the tubes are longer in order to allow the extra depth to which to clamp a handlebar on each side??
That's all I could find
Someone on here will know which parts can be fitted easily
Meantime, if you can, maybe doing the following would help?
Put your 650 on centre-stand, get someone to lean down on the pillion-seat so the forks are fully extended
Measure:
1] From top of slider to underside of lower triple-clamp
2] from centre of front-wheel spindle to underside of lower triple-clamp
Do the same on the 600, or (Judging by marks if dis-assembled?...)
Compare
HTH
All the best, from ED-CASE

[outlaw]

Hi,
the length of the tubes are from the seal to the top of the forks is 400mm
the length of the tubes are from the seal to the top round mark that is 25mm lower from the top, that is the mark that line,s up with the bottom of the top clamp,
from the bottom of the forks to the top is 775mm with no pressure ( weight ) on them
hope this helps,
outlaw the techno geek

[outlaw]

This is for the ntv revere 600,which is also 41mm dia,
outlaw the techno geek

[stupotads]

Thanks for the info' guys. It's very much appreciated.

[Demongorgan]

Hi,

Currently going through this myself and have the chance to purchase some 600 forks for my 650

Did you ever find out if they fit?