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[Wheaters]

I've since found a set of Electra (*not Electra X) forks for sale online.

They have the required threaded top on the stanchions to fit the headlight casquette, the upper lugs for the short mudguard fixing screws and the lower lugs for the disc caliper bracket on the sliders. I'd also need to buy a new "QD/pinch bolt" wheel spindle assembly, as Adrian noted.

* The Electra X ones I've seen advertised have the non screw fitting, with machined flats, for the separate top yoke.

Then I'd need to buy Mr. H's disc brake conversion. An relatively expensive modification, all told; a total cost over £600.

A useful exercise and interesting to know, but I think I might just get the existing TLS drum brake shoes fitted with upgraded linings when the time comes, for a fraction of the above cost.

[Adrian]

My personal view, which is probably NOT shared by many in current RE circles is that the casquette headlamp just looks all wrong on a trail bike, quite apart from it's unsuitability when you start changing fork or shock absorber length. In fact, removing the thing from just about ALL my RE's (or buying them in kit form without one) has always been cause for celebration.


Oh no! Where will I fit my headlamp peak now?!?

Without wishing to violate our hosts' policy on spare parts and forum postings, drop me a message (on MBR if necessary) if you want to swap over .

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[Adrian]

OK, you re-posted before I got my reply up.

If forks are advertised as being for Electra-X and they do not have the threaded stanchion tops, THEY AIN'T ELECTRA-X NO MATTER WHAT THE LISTING SAYS. Misinformed seller, or they just don't care.

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