Custom GSXR Triple Clamps?

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25 Jul 2012 10:20 #538483 by uneasy_rider
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I have seen a few guys on here with the custom, lowered upper triple clamps on their bikes. Where can I find one adapted from a 01 GSXR1000,to a 81 KZ750 that is lowered and able to run off-road bars? Thanks for any help.
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25 Jul 2012 10:48 - 25 Jul 2012 10:49 #538491 by les holt
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25 Jul 2012 15:04 #538548 by uneasy_rider
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That would do nicely. Is that some of your work?

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25 Jul 2012 15:36 #538553 by les holt
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Yeah, I do them for the ZX's and GSXR's right now but just about anything can be done.

Les

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25 Jul 2012 15:54 #538557 by uneasy_rider
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Could you give me a quote on one please?

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25 Jul 2012 16:40 #538565 by 79MKII
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Looks great! What would you use for the bottom? I'm guessing you need to press in a KZ stem?

The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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25 Jul 2012 16:46 #538568 by 531blackbanshee
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the original gsxr or zx lower (whichever matches the front end) will work with les's upper.

you have to do a stem swap for the lower triple to work.

correct me if i'm wrong les.

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

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25 Jul 2012 16:51 #538572 by les holt
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I think some gsxr's will work with just a bearing swap but I'm not up to speed on that so don't know for a fact. A stem swap guarantees success with the swap. But, if a bearing swap does work, we can adapt the top tree to work without much effort. ;) Leon is the stem swap goto guy if needed.

Les

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25 Jul 2012 19:42 #538618 by 79MKII
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Cool, thanks. B)

I'm leaning heavily toward doing a modern suspension conversion for my next project.

The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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25 Jul 2012 20:03 #538626 by les holt
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The really newer stuff offers a lot of tuning you can't get with the old plus you end up with good brakes and a lot less flex, not to mention it does look good when done well. I've been shooting for the newest stuff I can afford, less chance of needing seals or road rash and that is worth something to me anyway.

Les

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25 Jul 2012 20:15 #538630 by kaw-a-holic
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les holt wrote: The really newer stuff offers a lot of tuning you can't get with the old plus you end up with good brakes and a lot less flex, not to mention it does look good when done well. I've been shooting for the newest stuff I can afford, less chance of needing seals or road rash and that is worth something to me anyway.

Les


Les what do you recommend? I would like to run at least a 150 on the back and do not really want to cut the frame. I would like to match the front end to the rear swing arm.

Jon
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