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[rayivers]

I've found 43mm alternative forks that will fit the '14 FX triple clamps (and possibly the '13 and '15 FX too, but I've no measurements for those) - the '03 to '16  KTM 85 SX forks.  Here are the specs (the KTM travel and OAL may vary slightly between years):

               FX           KTM
OAL       812mm     835mm
Top TC    49mm      49mm
Btm TC   53mm       53mm
Travel    230mm     270mm

There's plenty of upward fork-tube adjustment available in the Zero TC's and all the upper tubes for setting front ride height.

Ray

[Cortezdtv]

The 13 14 and 15 are all different triple clamps

[rayivers]

The 13 14 and 15 are all different triple clamps

Any measurements?

Ray

[Francois]

do you have the same for the zero S

[laschrocket]

Guess you're already aware, but the zero fx weighs about tiwce as much as the ktm 85

[rayivers]

My 2.8 FX weighs 228 lbs, the 2015 KTM 85SX about 150.  The KTM 43mm WP fork is plenty strong, and with proper springs and valving would work fine even for a 5.7 FX and 250 lb. rider, for non-competition use.  Earlier versions of these forks were used on the KTM 520EXC, a 250 lb. motorcycle.

Ray

[odedmaz]

Isn't that the fork KTM use for their freedom e electric motorcycle?
If it is, than it should handle the fx with ease.
Good find.

[rayivers]

I didn't realize the Freeride e has 43mm WP forks - that's a good find too, thanks!  That bike weighs 242 lbs - hmm, I wonder what spring rate they use...    Actually, the whole front end looks pretty good to me; 21" wheel, 4-piston brake, etc.

Ray