Schwinn/OCC chopper fork info needed

[Rev Paul]

Can someone please tell me the length and diameter of the fork tubes on the Schwinn OCC chopper bikes?

 

[Fv2]

I think they are 1 inch diameter by 28 inches long.
But I haven't had a set for years.
Do you have the triple trees? Could measure the diameter of the fork tube holes.

 

[Rev Paul]

I have a set of triple trees of unknown origin and the fork tubes which are 1.25" od are too short for what I want to do. I'm looking for an inexpensive option for longer tubes. Here are the ones I want to modify.

 

[Fv2]

Those look more like the Jesse James and Dayton empire kustom forks.

Do you weld or know a welder?
You could get same size tubing at longer length and weld the axle slots on.

 

[Rev Paul]

The welding isn't an issue. The cost of chrome plating is my only concern.

 

[Fv2]

Yea, that can be costly.

 

[Raoul Dude]

The fork tubes from this larger (20" rear, 24" front) OCC version are 1.25" OD and about 27" from the top of the tube to the axle dropouts.

Unfortunately for my short-lived idea, it has a 1.25" threaded steerer tube too!

 

[Rev Paul]

Thanks, you have just unstalled my project!

 

[Raoul Dude]

Thanks, you have just unstalled my project!

I'm glad I could help, and I'm glad that something good finally came out of that somewhat rusty garage sale find!

 

[toro1978]

The fork tubes from this larger (20" rear, 24" front) OCC version are 1.25" OD and about 27" from the top of the tube to the axle dropouts.

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Unfortunately for my short-lived idea, it has a 1.25" threaded steerer tube too!

Hey, this is a beautiful chopper, Sir.

 

[JaxRhapsody]

The fork tubes from this larger (20" rear, 24" front) OCC version are 1.25" OD and about 27" from the top of the tube to the axle dropouts.

View attachment 74618
Unfortunately for my short-lived idea, it has a 1.25" threaded steerer tube too!

I had one sitting around for years I wanted to put on a bike. my problem was the long as steer tube length. I just recently got a frame to put it on; a Schwinn Link. All I had to add was a threadless bearing race and one inch spacer. I just wish it had that digger profile like the sting ray. Also the fork tubes not being adjustable in the clamps suck and using bmx diameter bars.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Here’s a new set of OCC legs on eBay.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/183239389002



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[Rodney G Blakely]

The fork tubes from this larger (20" rear, 24" front) OCC version are 1.25" OD and about 27" from the top of the tube to the axle dropouts.

, if, you know a quality weldet
Unfortunately for my short-lived idea, it has a 1.25" threaded steerer tube too!

This is exactly the bike that I have and want to restore. I have owned it since 2007. The neck tube can be replaced with any size. Billet trees are recommended with any gas engine upgrade.