Want an improved lower triple tree clamp vs HD oem
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Want an improved lower triple tree clamp vs HD oem
One of the "fork stops" or little metal tabs on the lower triple tree broke off and my handlebar was then able to dent my tank 
after the bike was knocked over!
Before I fix or replace my dented tank, I need to replace the lower triple tree to prevent the handlebar from rotating too far, since the pot metal aka white metal fork limiter tab is no longer there (rotates too far to the left side in this case). I was surprised the lower triple tree looked to be pot metal under that shiny black finish.
So I plan to replace the lower clamp ASAP, but would like to get a billet lower clamp or something with threaded bolts for the fork stops. Getting one in black might be a challenge too. Is this even an option without going over $200? Thanks in advance.
after the bike was knocked over!Before I fix or replace my dented tank, I need to replace the lower triple tree to prevent the handlebar from rotating too far, since the pot metal aka white metal fork limiter tab is no longer there (rotates too far to the left side in this case). I was surprised the lower triple tree looked to be pot metal under that shiny black finish.
So I plan to replace the lower clamp ASAP, but would like to get a billet lower clamp or something with threaded bolts for the fork stops. Getting one in black might be a challenge too. Is this even an option without going over $200? Thanks in advance.
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The OEM triple tree is a strong piece, if it were mine I would drill a hole in it and install a allen head bolt in it.
The head of the bolt is the new stop. I did the on my Flat Track Sportster to gain more steering.
I ground original stops off and used allen head bolts on both sides.
The head of the bolt is the new stop. I did the on my Flat Track Sportster to gain more steering.
I ground original stops off and used allen head bolts on both sides.
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Thanks. I was also initially concerned about how the "stop-tab" broke off, because some of the metal under the tab came off with the tab. The void goes about .25" to .33" into the metal. The integrity of the lower clamp looks a bit iffy since there's a gouge where the stop was before. If I get a used or new lower clamp, I may try your idea of grinding off both tabs and drilling holes for bolts/stops.
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The OEM triple tree is a strong piece, if it were mine I would drill a hole in it and install a allen head bolt in it.
The head of the bolt is the new stop. I did the on my Flat Track Sportster to gain more steering.
I ground original stops off and used allen head bolts on both sides.
The head of the bolt is the new stop. I did the on my Flat Track Sportster to gain more steering.
I ground original stops off and used allen head bolts on both sides.
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I know this is a late reply, but do you see anyway the bolt(s) stopes could be drilled in the lower tree/clamp with it still installed on the bike, with 2 forks clamped in? I was initially going to disassemble the front end, but as I get serious about doing this, I see its ALOT of work, vs maybe using a small right angle drill to install 2 allen head bolts for stops. I plan to run a tap through the drilled holes btw. The metal is pretty porous/soft.
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looks good to me. I like the shiny triple upper/lower, but mine's all black being an Iron. If I could put a chrome/polished lower clamp on (the upper is black), I'd have a few options of very nice choices at half the cost of an oem HD lower clamp. Unfortunately, all the used black ones are close to the price of new from HD. Hence the drilling plans lol.
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@whylee
I know this is a late reply, but do you see anyway the bolt(s) stopes could be drilled in the lower tree/clamp with it still installed on the bike, with 2 forks clamped in? I was initially going to disassemble the front end, but as I get serious about doing this, I see its ALOT of work, vs maybe using a small right angle drill to install 2 allen head bolts for stops. I plan to run a tap through the drilled holes btw. The metal is pretty porous/soft.
I know this is a late reply, but do you see anyway the bolt(s) stopes could be drilled in the lower tree/clamp with it still installed on the bike, with 2 forks clamped in? I was initially going to disassemble the front end, but as I get serious about doing this, I see its ALOT of work, vs maybe using a small right angle drill to install 2 allen head bolts for stops. I plan to run a tap through the drilled holes btw. The metal is pretty porous/soft.
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