| Also known as | H4321 |
| Diagram | Fig. 19 — TELESCOPIC FRONT FORK · ref 13 |
| Subsystem | forks front |
| Listed in parts books | 1972–1973 |
Bottom yoke and stem
The bottom yoke and steering stem for the telescopic front fork, cataloged for 1972-1973.
97-4321 is the bottom yoke and steering stem assembly, the piece that sits at the base of the telescopic front fork and carries the steering stem down through the frame's steering head. It's the part that ties the two fork legs together at the bottom and gives the steering head bearings something to ride on. The older parts-book form of this same piece shows up as H4321 if you're cross-checking against an earlier catalog.
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Catalog appearances for this one run 1972-1973, so it's tied to that window of production. If your fork legs or steering head hardware are from outside that span, check the fit before you buy - Ed can help confirm what you've got.
This is a structural piece, not a wear item, so when you're replacing one it's usually because of damage, corrosion, or a rebuild where you want fresh castings top to bottom. Give the steering stem threads and bearing seats a look before bolting it back up.
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