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If you go with a BRP triple clamp, be wary. Some of them have the holes farther back than others (older ones were the same as the stock triple clamps on pre '05 bikes while newer triple clamps have the holes in the forward position of the 05-present triple clamps).
I found the BRP SUB clamp to high and too far back for my tastes (I'm 6' tall). I'm a mechanical engineer and my dad is a machinist, so I designed a new SUB mount that puts the bars even farther forward than the forward mounting position on the stock triple clamp, and at about stock height (works better for cornering). Compared to the BRP SUB mount, it's 7mm farther forward and 17mm lower (the damper is as low as possible now). |
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Would you be interested in selling a set???
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I'm running a BRP rubber mounted triple clamp with a top mount damper setup. I don't know about the configuration of the holes on the top clamp (forward or back). I just know I'd like to have the bars more forward and a sub mount damper would be nice also. Speedy, if you have another setup available, I'd be interested also.
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It's doubtful I can get another sub mount made easily, but if you're interested I could sell you a drawing that you could take to a local machine shop to get one made. I'll post photos of my prototype sometime this week.
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It is difficult to actually see a full perspective from a picture. It is clear that you have moved the bars up. Have you really moved the bars forward? The reference I use is the stock bar mount centerline is just above the top center of the fork adjuster knob. Your bar mount centerline does not appear to be forward of the fork adjuster knob. However, it is diffcult to tell from the picture.
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I do not run a damper.
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This one is probably pretty close to the stock forward mounting position. I'm going to try to measure my stock triple clamp and bar mounts tomorrow to compare to this one. There was originally a screw up so that's why this one is made in 2 pieces. I don't know how it compares to stock, but it works out to put the center of the bars at 50mm above the triple clamp, and 4mm ahead of the bolt holes on my BRP triple clamp. Compared to a BRP SUB mount, it's about 7mm farther forward and 17mm lower. I have a basic design that is easily modified. If anyone wants to get one made, let me know the distance from your steering stem (center) to the bar mount mounting holes on the triple clamp (center of holes) and where you'd like your bars (higher, farther forward, etc) and I can make you a drawing that you can take to any machine shop and get yourself a SUB mount. Cost for an engineering drawing is $50. |
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The BRP Triple I have is a new model.
It has a 15mm forward RTS Relative to Steering Stem. I beleive it has up to a 15mm to 21mm RTS with just the bar clamps and no sub-mount. (You could swap the clamps around) Information regarding Handlebar Positions and RTS from BRP. http://www.brpmoto.com/product_pages/bar_pos_info.html The actual triple and submount I used is on this page. http://www.brpmoto.com/product_info....roducts_id=609 Personally...I wouldn't recommend a garage built/designed setup. I would purchase from a company like BRP because you know you are getting a highly engineered product that has been rigorously tested for safety and fit issues. Any setup regarding your handlebars that are not properly designed, machined and stress tested could result in failure. I probably don't need to tell you what would happen if any one element of your ergos failed.
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"Personally...I wouldn't recommend a garage built/designed setup.
I would purchase from a company like BRP because you know you are getting a highly engineered product that has been rigorously tested for safety and fit issues. Any setup regarding your handlebars that are not properly designed, machined and stress tested could result in failure. I probably don't need to tell you what would happen if any one element of your ergos failed." Are you implying the bar risers I made from a plastic cutting board are not a good idea? I could make another set for cheap if anyone wants some. |
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