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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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Does anyone know of any markings on the front forks which identify that they were fitted to a Hurricane? I have no idea if they are the originals or not & the seals will need replacing soon! Here's a pic of the front end.

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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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A picture of the fork tops will help, as the earlier model had adjusting screws, any idea what year the bike is?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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Cheers Hawkwind, I'll take a look
 
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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A picture of the calipers would help also.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 05:20 AM
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Ok chaps! Finally got a few photo's Hopefully someone will recognise them
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Caliper from rear view:
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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Looks just like mine, an 87
 
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Indiana Hurricane
Looks just like mine, an 87
I agree. That looks like the factory front end (tubes, wheels, rotors, fender and calipers).

The triple trees and body work are up for grabs however.
 

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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 12:39 PM
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Thanks gentlemen Thats put my mind at rest!
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 04:15 AM
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Just been looking around for the seal kit for an 87 & I notice that its the same one from 87 to 99 according to a reputable UK spares supplier. Genuine part no
51490-MN8-305. Was a bit surprised at this being the case!



 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 05:51 PM
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I was under the impression they were differeny from 89 on.

Try WeMoto, they sell OM seals, can't get the links to work right now but paste this into your browser :-

http://http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/H...FJ_SC21/87-88/
 
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