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Tripple Tree? Cutting off handle bar mounts

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I got a set of clip on handle bars for my 550 just wundering if anyone has ever ground or cut off the handle bar clamps on their tripple tree. Would doing this affect the integrity of the tripple tree? Or is the clamp section of the tripple tree just extra metal that can be taken off.
 
I plan on doing set of mine since I am using clip-on bars. It will be fine. Just don't take off more than you need too. That piece is structural put more to attach the bar to the top tree.
 
cutting them off wont effect any strength problems in the top tree but would probably look crap, unless you milled it off after to give a nice smooth finish.
a hacksaw and a file may not have the same effect!
 
I was planning on using my cutting disk to get them down them using the grinder wheel that i have to smooth it out or take it to a metal shop to see what they can do.
 
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I have also considered buying a new tiple tree for the bike just not sure what bikes triple tree would be bolt on to this one. I want to keep the same front wheel if possible.
 
When you grind be careful because it will cut through the cast aluminum fast. Only cut down to 1/16" from the base material and then use a file and some sand paper to finish itup.
blmiller8 said:
I was planning on using my cutting disk to get them down them using the grinder wheel that i have to smooth it out or take it to a metal shop to see what they can do.
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blmiller8 said:
I have also considered buying a new tiple tree for the bike just not sure what bikes triple tree would be bolt on to this one. I want to keep the same front wheel if possible.
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ny advice mate is get asecond hand one, from a mate, or ebay or your local breaker.
have a play with it and see what you can do. if you get it wrong your bike is still on the road. they must be cheap to buy s/h
 
Agemax said:
ny advice mate is get asecond hand one, from a mate, or ebay or your local breaker.
have a play with it and see what you can do. if you get it wrong your bike is still on the road. they must be cheap to buy s/h
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I hear what you are saying I actually have two of these bikes and both the trees are in good condition neither run though the other one has turned into my donor.
 
blmiller8 said:
I hear what you are saying I actually have two of these bikes and both the trees are in good condition neither run though the other one has turned into my donor.
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well you got something to play with then, bugger one up and you still aint buggered! go for the cheapest option first.
 
Agemax said:
well you got something to play with then, bugger one up and you still aint buggered! go for the cheapest option first.
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I agree I think I will go with the cutting and grinding then go from there.
 
I would leave it as it is, at least for the meantime. In 3 months time when you decide that the clip-ons are uncomfortable you will still be able to put other bars back on.

It's surprising how many people like the look of clip-ons but not the back ache and throbbing wrists.
 
They machine off easy. A grinder with a cutting wheel will work in a pinch. No loss in strength and if you go the same clip-ons Im using, you can change the height. Check these bars if you havent already picked up a set.

http://www.fastfromthepast.com/servlet/the-Clip-dsh-ons/Categories

You can buy high rise, low rise and offset bars. AND you can pick up a riser opposite of what you have if you dont like the feel of the ones you bought.
 
another option my be to get a set of katana triples. Don't know if the fork diameters are the same. the offset is probably diff so you would need both triples but they are clean tops cuz kats have clipons.
 
Never let anything but fear and common sense hold you back. The trees pictured were started with an angle grinder and a bastard file.
 
Actually several sets of trees were done at same time. Even with the fairing on they get noticed.
 
Wanye, hes talking about cutting the bar clamps off to give the tree a smooth top. Like I said you can but theres a lot of work involved. If you are comfortable with a propane toarch, you can do this with no worries. With a welding filler called hts2000, you can fill in the area left from cutting. Its not as hard as all that but needs a steady set of nerves. The site is down right now but heres the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-cv3R4fWZc
 
wayne cooper said:
Never let anything but fear and common sense hold you back. The trees pictured were started with an angle grinder and a bastard file.
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why? all you have done is bolted a one piece clamp on top of the original clamps. why do you need an angle grinder and a file to do that? :rolleyes:
 
Hammered

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Liked your link, but I was just showing how easy it is to polish aluminum. As far as just changing to a one piece cap goes I actually polished a second set of trees. Nice that no one noticed that the recess for the Suzuki emblem is missing thanks to the above mentioned bastard file. Actually everything except for the engine cases are polished including the swingarm. At the present time I'm changing the paint colour. I was sorting out my paint cabinet the other day and decided to spill paint stripper on my old paint...
 
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