Getting the run around with 1948 Longstroke fork parts. Most stores don't give dimensions, others list correct part numbers but have no stock, others say two very different earlier/later items are interchangeable?!?!, etc etc...
Looks like I'm going with original earlier & shorter stanchions 67-5014 and shorter bush set 29-5346/7 to suit.
Remaining dilemma is springs. Parts book 1948 gives springs as 65-5390 (10" 21 coil 29lbs/inch) but apparently the almost inch longer, heavier(?) and more available 89-5036 (10.875" 20 coil, 34lbs??) are interchangeable. I would prefer softer rather than harder ride.
ANyone had experience of 89-5056 in original shorter stanchion fork setup?
BTW I can get strictly correct 65-5390 springs from two different outlets but AU$48/pair from one and AU$145/pair from other (excl shipping)?!?!? Same item number. Price difference hard to comprehend.
Wisdom appreciated.
