How to change/ replace the triple clamp

[Zanyz]

I'm doing a cafe racer restoration on 1981 Suzuki Gs650E and I was wondering if I would be able to replace my triple clamp at the top of my forks. I'm changing the stock handle bars to clip ons and I no longer have a use for the handlebar holders, if anybody has any experience and advice with the triple clamp it'd be greatly appreciated!

[GS(X)400]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=205835&highlight=clip-on&page=2

Check this thread. Maybe you could just remove or repurpose the holders.IT build something to cover them.

Someone else might be able to point you to a compatible triple tree but you might have to do a full front end job.

[chuck hahn]

Just loosen the pinch bolts and take out the big center nut and washer...tap the top tripple up and off the forks. Rubber mallet at the ends works pretty well.

[Zanyz]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=205835&highlight=clip-on&page=2

Check this thread. Maybe you could just remove or repurpose the holders.IT build something to cover them.

Someone else might be able to point you to a compatible triple tree but you might have to do a full front end job.

That's also something to consider.. I like the design with the clip on over the triple tree, I'll probably end up going with that! Thanks a lot