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[[Image:Hatta Fork02.jpg|thumb|170px|right|Hatta fork capable of increasing fork offset]] | [[Image:Hatta Fork02.jpg|thumb|170px|right|Hatta fork capable of increasing fork offset]] | ||
[[Image:Hatta Fork01.jpg|thumb|160px|right|Hatta fork capable of decreasing fork offset]] | [[Image:Hatta Fork01.jpg|thumb|160px|right|Hatta fork capable of decreasing fork offset]] | ||
The '''Hatta fork''' was a unique design of fork utilized by | The '''Hatta fork''' was a unique design of fork utilized by four [[Kawasaki]] motorcycles from 1971 through 1975. These forks allowed the rider to customize the rake, spring tension, and fork length to specific riding conditions. The base of the fork tube ended at the axle. The axle was then kept in place by a retaining cap and three fastening bolts. | ||
==Adjustments== | ==Adjustments== | ||
===3 way axle=== | ===3 way axle=== | ||
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*[[Kawasaki F5|Kawasaki F5 350cc "Bighorn"]] (1970-1971) | *[[Kawasaki F5|Kawasaki F5 350cc "Bighorn"]] (1970-1971) | ||
*[[Kawasaki F8|Kawasaki F8 250cc "Bison"]] (1971-1972) | *[[Kawasaki F8|Kawasaki F8 250cc "Bison"]] (1971-1972) | ||
*[[Kawasaki F81M]] racing bike (1970) | |||
Another feature of this fork was the built-in fork brace plate for strengthening the fork. | Another feature of this fork was the built-in fork brace plate for strengthening the fork. | ||