Fork Fitment

[CR500PHIL]

Does anyone know if the tree and forks from a 1989 CR500 will fit a 1997 CR500 frame? Likewise will the forks themselves from a 1989 CR500 fit the tree from a 1997 or so CR 500? What years were the changes in the forks made?

[markv]

1994 or 95 is when they switched from Showa to KYB if I'm not mistaken.
The 89 forks suck balls. I had to get mine revalved before I could stand to ride it in the woods. I believe I would stick with the stock forks or get a newer set from a 450 or something.

And I am not 100% sure, but I don't believe that the 89 steering stem is the same diameter as a newer model.

[CR500PHIL]

1994 or 95 is when they switched from Showa to KYB if I'm not mistaken.
The 89 forks suck balls. I had to get mine revalved before I could stand to ride it in the woods. I believe I would stick with the stock forks or get a newer set from a 450 or something.

And I am not 100% sure, but I don't believe that the 89 steering stem is the same diameter as a newer model.

I have no stock forks - this is a project - from parts and money is scarce thanks to taxman so I am just wondering how to get this bike put together from whatever comes available.

[caseyracing222]

The newer style forks wont bolt up into the older triple trees

[kball1313]

If you have the forks with triples, it will all bolt into the newer frame. You'll have to use a 94 or older caliper.

95 forks were their own thing. Triples are specific to it.

96-01 forks are all the same. 95-01 use the same brakes.

Someone correct me if messed something up here.