5"+ forks on P3 ?

[dillon]

Anyone got 5" or greater forks on their 02/03 P3 frame ?
Post pic if possible, what are your experiences with the handling/lifespan ?

 

[j5ive]

Use to...

Felt better than a 4 inch forks. No probs with lifespan yet-

 

[curtisrider]

i know someone who used to have boxxers on a P3 and i woked alright, it can flared the headtube though.

 

[dillon]

Thanks j5ive.

Of course they can flare the head tube, that's why I'm asking about experiences....

 

[j5ive]

I can't see how a boxxer could flair the p3 headtube if installed right and not run loose. Its just as beefy as allot of dh bike headtubes.

 

[curtisrider]

i didnt say it flared the headtube, i said it worked fine.
but a 5' + could flare the headtube, is what i meant

 

[AirDog]

the p3 should take that no probs. i runing a dc 6" fork on my kona scab and it's never felt better i dont notice any more flex and the steering is so more direct. it's only been a little while but i dont see it snapping.

 

[edwin veal]

the scab is cromo and is probably stronger
i got new dj3's on my 02 p3 and its fine but only worry i would have is with the acctual crow of the fork
i've seen a couple that are real stressed from running 5"

 

[curtisrider]

yeah my mate who had boxxers on a P3 said he had no probs

 

[AirDog]

the scab is cromo and is probably stronger
i got new dj3's on my 02 p3 and its fine but only worry i would have is with the acctual crow of the fork
i've seen a couple that are real stressed from running 5"

maby so but it feels madcore RIDE IT TILL IT BREAKS man

 

[jays_5000]

theres a dude that lives near me and has a marzocchi something dc fork on his p3, search neko in pink bike pictures

 

[fastrider gus]

my mate used to run '99 monsters on his '00 P3.. it was a farkin bitch to ride cos it was soooo short then had a massave crown at your knees.. but he abused the hell out of it and its still going strong with whoever is riding it.. he nose-dive cased some maaaassave jumps at waurn ponds and the HT came out fine so they are obviously going to be fine with 5" forks...
P3's are usually a very twitchy ride but with the slightly longer forks it makes them more comfortable..

 

[dillon]

I bought a s/h complete 01 Kona Stuff for very cheap.
(Strathpine Cycles can get new '02 P3 frames for $450)

 

[peachy]

i got new dj3's on my 02 p3 and its fine but only worry i would have is with the acctual crow of the fork

mind my stupidity but what do you mean the actual crow of the fork?

 

[dillon]

The stanchions coming loose or knocking in the crown legs that go over the stanchions. From sideways-stalls etc I'm told.
But you'll see how the crown legs are longer on the 03 DJ's.