I want a different lower triple...

[TJR178]

Ok, so I would like a beefier looking lower triple than the stocker on my '04 S4R.  I have a Cycle Cat upper.  I don't want to spend the obligatory ~$600 on a Speedymoto (and the like) lower though. 

Does anyone know if there is a beefier triple from another bike that may work?  Maybe a Ducati superbike lower may work?  I'm eBay shopping here, not wanting to buy new.

Thanks!

[Speeddog]

Duc SBK lowers have different offset, and depending on the vintage, will have different stem as well.

[booger]

Investigate the IMA triples made in Italy. They are substantially cheaper than the Speedymotos and look pretty beefy, although I think they may be sold as a top and bottom package deal.

[xcaptainxbloodx]

you could always take yours off, grind the casting marks and powdercoat/strip and polish it.

[junior varsity]

Investigate the IMA triples made in Italy. They are substantially cheaper than the Speedymotos and look pretty beefy, although I think they may be sold as a top and bottom package deal.

They will sell a lower alone. Comes in black, gold and silver, 30mm offset, and various bores (for M or SBK forks).

[TJR178]

Can one of you explain the "offset" please?  I think I know, but want to be sure.

As for IMA, the model 2 would work with my bike.  Those are pretty nice!  Not too pricey either.  Thanks for the note on those berg.

I guess I can't get lower trips from another make/model so I'll keep my eyes open for some of those IMAs now.

My plan is to powdercoat them to match the rest of the bits on the bike.

[Oldfisti]

Superbike lower triples can be used with some small mods...


1: the 53mm lower must be bored to 54mm. If it's a 56mm then shim.

2: SBK stems are 1/2" longer than Monster reqiuring 1/4" spacers outside each bearing.

[Raux]

offset is the distance from the stem center to the fork center front to back.

and AFIK Monsters and SBK are different.

[TAftonomos]

SBK (stock) triples have 36mm offset.  Newer monsters have 30mm.  You'ld be going the wrong way in a big way buy putting SBK triples on it.  Would make it turn...not so good.  You could fit a 30mm SBK aftermarket clamp on, but you are then right back where you didn't want to be...and spending the same amount of coin + hassle.

[junior varsity]

Can one of you explain the "offset" please?  I think I know, but want to be sure.

As for IMA, the model 2 would work with my bike.  Those are pretty nice!  Not too pricey either.  Thanks for the note on those berg.

I guess I can't get lower trips from another make/model so I'll keep my eyes open for some of those IMAs now.

My plan is to powdercoat them to match the rest of the bits on the bike.

i've got ima triples on both of my m900's. i'm a big fan of their work and think the costa's are great to deal with. you can pm me with any questions you might have

[TJR178]

Thanks for the definition guys.  I definitely don't want to affect the geometry of the bike.  The IMA trip seems to be the best option so it seems.

I'll be in touch a m. 

I have a good winter mod list now:

1. Pull dent from pipes (previous owner of pipes whacked a curb...these were your Arrows derby).
2. Powdercoat swingarm.
3. Get new lower triple and PC it too.

[booger]

Why do you need to powdercoat it? It comes in all the usual hard-anodized colors.

[dansamp]

I have an IMA triple clamp set for sale
top and bottom set up for SBK forks

if you are interested 
pm me

[junior varsity]

i have sbk forks if you are needing those

[ollie]

anyone got a link to IMA, can't find them