fork question

jimmy 420

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Dec 7, 2005
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i hav a 97 rm 125 and it has old style forks where there top is the rod that slides down into the bottom of the fork as opposed to inverted forks today i was just wonderin when the companys decided to change them and what is the advantage of it if any?
 

oldfrt613

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Jun 29, 2005
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The "conventional" style forkes have plusher initial action and better protection for the inner tube. Disadvantages include fork leg extending below the axel and more flex in the front end.