Triple Clamp questions!

[JoshP]

Hey folks,

Well I was out on my 97 Ec250 last weekend and noticed that my triple clamps are cracked! I guess the previous owner liked everything really tight!
Anyway, I'm huntin for a new set of triple clamps but since so many other parts are transferable from other bikes to the GasGas what about triple clamps? Any info on this topic>?

THanks - Josh

[MattR]

BRP has the upper triple clamp for GasGas bikes from '97 to '05. They don't make the lower clamp though. Which clamp was broken?

[JoshP]

Both are cracked. Basically on the outside of the clamps there are some hair line and some large cracks on each bolt area. I just changed the fork seals and oil and when I was mounting the forks I noticed it didn't snug up and felt like something was wrong. Then I noticed the cracks. So I need a whole set but since GasGas has changed it's part dist. no dealers can even order me a stock set or check to see if they even have one in stock. Sounds like I'm screwed for a couple weeks. Bike for sale? haha

[GMP]

Josh,

I'm pretty sure the original billet clamps were prone to cracking, if thats what you have. Do you have the original 45m conventional Zokes? I'm sure you tried Town & Country. Try some of the bigger dealers like GoFasters, RT&T and Halls. Perhaps you could get a newer set of clamps and have bushings machined to fit the 45mm tubes. You could even correct any differences in offset this way.

What would be an even better, but a more $$ solution, is to put a newer set of WP or Zoke inverted forks on the bike, with associated clamps.

I see your in Stockholm, I'm in Jefferson. I'm sure we ride the same trails.

[gasgasman]

Gas Gas North America were replacing these on customers bikes back in 1998, for free. (Recall?)

GoFasters bought all their inventory, they may have some in stock.

[JoshP]

Guys thanks for all the information. I actually talked to Steve at GoFasters last night and he was sure they had something that would fit the bike.
GMP - Who do you ride with in J-town? I ride the stockholm area more but have a crew of cats to ride with in J-town every Sunday when we venture that way.