sp5 forks

andya · 18-Nov-2005, 21:51

Can anyone tell me whether the forks on an SP5 are Showa or Ohlins forks?

Ta
Andy

sparkin · 18-Nov-2005, 21:59

SP5,I think are showa? No doubt Jasper will be along in a minute to correct me

phil911 · 18-Nov-2005, 22:09

I confirm ...

SP.5 : SHOWA front fork !!! but different from Strada and SPO :

References :

- SP.5 : GD.061
- Strada/SPO : GD.011

andya · 18-Nov-2005, 23:57

is the gd number stamped on them anywhere?

phil911 · 19-Nov-2005, 00:02

I don't think so ...
The external look is similar.

andya · 19-Nov-2005, 00:07

I have been offered two fork sliders which are described as 888 94/95,851,900ss/sl but the part numbers are

34910531A
34910521A

However these numbers are listed in my SP5 parts listing so I'm not sure if they will fit my 1993 888 Strada

What do you think?

Douglas851 · 19-Nov-2005, 01:19

On the 916 forks the GD 051 is moulded on the inside of the forks near the mudguard mountings

loony888 · 19-Nov-2005, 07:26

the showa forks are the same outside dimensions on sp5 as well as strada. the lower stanchions on the SP5 are like a brown colour (i think?) and the lower stanchions on the strada are silver. note also that the strada showa forks are also fitted to the 92 model 851 and most 900ss'. the 97 model 900ss fe had the same looking forks as a SP5 but whether they shared the same internals i don't know.
also, the ohlins on the SP2,3,4,SPS which are fg9050 are 1mm larger at the top triple and 1mm smaller at the bottom triple.
if i'm wrong here i'm sure i'll be corrected, but i think that's right.

phil911 · 19-Nov-2005, 09:02

100% correct !!!

andya · 19-Nov-2005, 09:07

Thanks guys.

The fork sliders offerred are have silver bottom stanchions and seem most likely Strada forks.

Think I'll take a chance

Andy

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18-Nov-2005, 21:51	#1
andya Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 142 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Taunton,Somerset sp5 forks Can anyone tell me whether the forks on an SP5 are Showa or Ohlins forks? Ta Andy Reply

18-Nov-2005, 21:59	#2
sparkin Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,734 Join Date: Jun 2003 Mood: This is a carbon free zone! SP5,I think are showa? No doubt Jasper will be along in a minute to correct me Reply

18-Nov-2005, 22:09	#3
phil911 Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 328 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FRANCE Mood: Privileged ... I confirm ... SP.5 : SHOWA front fork !!! but different from Strada and SPO : References : - SP.5 : GD.061 - Strada/SPO : GD.011 Reply

18-Nov-2005, 23:57	#4
andya Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 142 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Taunton,Somerset is the gd number stamped on them anywhere? Reply

19-Nov-2005, 00:02	#5
phil911 Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 328 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FRANCE Mood: Privileged ... I don't think so ... The external look is similar. Reply

19-Nov-2005, 00:07	#6
andya Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 142 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Taunton,Somerset I have been offered two fork sliders which are described as 888 94/95,851,900ss/sl but the part numbers are 34910531A 34910521A However these numbers are listed in my SP5 parts listing so I'm not sure if they will fit my 1993 888 Strada What do you think? Reply

19-Nov-2005, 01:19	#7
Douglas851 Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 145 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hastings, East Sussex On the 916 forks the GD 051 is moulded on the inside of the forks near the mudguard mountings Reply

19-Nov-2005, 09:02	#9
phil911 Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 328 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FRANCE Mood: Privileged ... 100% correct !!! Reply

19-Nov-2005, 09:07	#10
andya Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 142 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Taunton,Somerset Thanks guys. The fork sliders offerred are have silver bottom stanchions and seem most likely Strada forks. Think I'll take a chance Andy Reply