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1969 CB160 - Fork size ?
« on: February 20, 2009, 08:39:14 AM »
As the topic states, I am in need to figure out what size the stock fork legs are on a 1969 Honda CB160.
I have looked all over the interweb and cant seem to get a straight answer. I ask becasue I need to order some clip-on's and headlite ears for the apt bike and want to insure I order the right stuff..

Thanks in advance...
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Re: 1969 CB160 - Fork size ?
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2009, 07:36:42 AM »
PT -

I don't have one to measure, but I'm guessing they're 31mm tubes, like a 175.
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Re: 1969 CB160 - Fork size ?
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2009, 07:41:09 AM »
Thanks TB,

Any clue to where I would be able to source some clip-on's and headlite ears for 31mm tubes ?
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Re: 1969 CB160 - Fork size ?
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2009, 07:47:05 AM »
PT -

"TP" ??!!!
Hey.........

Not sure about clip-ons.
But I have a pair of genuine Ceriani aluminum fork ears I could sell you.
I'm pretty sure they're for 31 mm, and they're in perfect condition. I was just barely able to squeeze them onto some 33 mm forks, no way they'll go on 35's, so they're probably 31's.
Let me poke around in my (freezing) garage today, I'll see if I can grab some pics for you.
Then we can move this to email......

bill
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Re: 1969 CB160 - Fork size ?
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2009, 08:02:11 AM »
Did a bit of searching - this place is 160 Heaven - http://www.bonnevillevintagegp.com/raffle.html
Lots of inspirational photos and links.

Woodcraft makes clipons in all sizes - http://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=17772

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Re: 1969 CB160 - Fork size ?
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2009, 09:17:22 AM »
Thanks for the links (and the help).
Def. shoot me some pics SAYTIN72@AOL.COM of those headlite ears you have..
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Re: 1969 CB160 - Fork size ?
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2009, 02:22:02 PM »
Quote from: ProTeal55 on February 23, 2009, 09:17:22 AM
Thanks for the links (and the help).
Def. shoot me some pics SAYTIN72@AOL.COM of those headlite ears you have..


 I'll measure a set for you tomorrow Joe if you don't hear before I go Off in the morning, It'll be about 20 hrs before I can let you know. (time difference and I'm a night worker.)

I think there is a taper on them as well Joe, the size at the top tree is smaller than the bottom one but I'm not sure where the reduction starts, if at all.

Sam. ;)
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Re: 1969 CB160 - Fork size ?
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2009, 10:46:55 AM »
Hi Joe, I checked 2 sets, they are 30mm between the TTT and 32mm at the chromed part that go into the bottom fork leg.

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Re: 1969 CB160 - Fork size ?
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2009, 04:49:17 PM »
Thanks Sam...
30mm eh ?
So ya think I could get a set of clip-on's & fork ears labeled at 32mm to clamp down enough to stay put (remember the bike is never going to be ridden)..?
Guess I could always go ghetto and wrap some friction tabe under before I clamp them down if I had too ... ;D
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Re: 1969 CB160 - Fork size ?
« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2009, 12:46:32 PM »
Joe:

Check out these clip ons that Rick P. makes.
Scroll down.

http://www.batemanracing.com/
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