Where to find 3/8 axle long enough to fit motorcycle forks?

[bigbutterbean]

I am building up an older Schwinn cantilever frame with a 98cc Lifan engine and I have bought a pair of Suzuki K10 hydraulic motorcycle forks to use on this build. I know that a standard bicycle axle is too short by at least 2". Can anyone recommend where I can get a 3/8 axle about 2-3" longer than a standard front bicycle axle? Using Worksman front wheel with drum brake, so it has to be 3/8 to thread on to my cones. Thanks.

 

[chainmaker]

Iam pretty sure Pat at Sportsman Flyer used some superwide forks on the Bonneville Flyer maybe He could sell you a length

 

[shwnrttr]

they do exist. ive seen them. u could try fastenal. i found one link but its uk. third one down http://www.custom-fasteners.co.uk/acatalog/BSCY__Cycle_26_TPI__All_Thread_Studding.html

 

[timboellner]

I'm not exactly sure how long the axle that you're looking for needs to be but here's one that is 185mm, or 7.28 inches long.
There are 4 listed here... I use Niagara Cycle a lot.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AO7HUW

TiM

 

[16v4nrbrgr]

Buy that one BBB it's perfect

 

[wheelbender6]

If all else fails, buy some 3/8" threaded rod at the hardware store and cut to desired length.

 

[bigbutterbean]

I found this one after much googling last night lol: http://www.bicyclewarehouse.com/product/wheels-mfg-axle-33-9.5x187x26tpi-solid-sku-hu8262-qc30.htm

 

[goog]

Sometimes anything extra helps,but I couldn't pay 13 dollars more for 2mm.Looks like the same company makes them.

 

[bigbutterbean]

That's a good point, goog.

 

[goog]

Just trying to save a buck.

 

[skitchfish]

3/8" Chinese ****steel rod is not going to work for an axle for a toy tonka truck. You need Chromoly for a fork doing 35 m.p.h. Google Harris Cycle(Sheldon Brown stuff) and get a chromoly rear tandem bicycle axle. If you can't find one long enough on there you shouldn't be putting it on a bicycle or a Harley.

 

[goog]

Seems the Brown site sells many from the same company.

 

[bigbutterbean]

3/8" Chinese ****steel rod is not going to work for an axle for a toy tonka truck. You need Chromoly for a fork doing 35 m.p.h. Google Harris Cycle(Sheldon Brown stuff) and get a chromoly rear tandem bicycle axle. If you can't find one long enough on there you shouldn't be putting it on a bicycle or a Harley.

Whats with the attitude bro?

 

[skitchfish]

Ah, that could be goog, and there probably not the cheapest either. Definitely worthy quality, just a matter of length i suppose.

 

[bigbutterbean]

The 187mm axle says it fits bmx freewheel and tandems. Harris Cyclery has them for $14.

 

[skitchfish]

Whats with the attitude bro?

Sorry man, Merry Christmas and good luck with your fork. Didn't mean to appear short but I guess iv'e been doing it all day.

 

[bigbutterbean]

is 187mm the longest 3/8 axle there is? I'd like to find a 195mm 3/8 axle if possible.

 

[bigbutterbean]

Nevermind, I guess 187 would be long enough. I did measure the forks today, and its 6" from hole to hole, so a 7.3" axle (187mm) ought to work.

 

[skitchfish]

Don't forget the cones of the hub you want to use need to match the axle your buying. I know it sounds obvious but more than likely it will be a problem.

 

[bigbutterbean]

The axle I looked at is 3/8x26tpi. I'm gonna take the axle that's on the wheel now and go to a garage around the corner from me and see if they have a pitch gauge to see if its the same or not. I'll go from there.