Speedymoto top triple

[duke8]

Hi all

Ive also posted this in the tech section, but thought someone locally may have some info to offer as well....

Just switched out my top triple and installed clip ons etc, and found that my forks don't sit all the way in the top triple. As you can see in the photo, they're about 3 1/4 of the way up.

I'm guessing this is because the speedymoto triple is flat, where the oem triple has the steering nut hole a little higher than the fork holes.

I'm unsure wether it is safe like this? It doesnt look like it....Can anyone offer some advice as to a good method of getting my forks to sit flush with the top triple? Is it as simple as just loosening the pinch bolts on the lower triple and sliding them up?

Any advice would be appreciated.... Cheers

[stopintime]

I had the same issue on my S2R.

It's ok to lower the bike on the forks, but it changes the geometry a little.
If you need the stability - don't do it. If you like a little quicker steering - do it. (the required ~10mm is not too much IMO)

FWIW - I think they clamp on hard enough where they are now.

[monstermick58]

FWIW?? -  Drag the forks up so its at least level with the top triple







 

                                 Mmick

[stopintime]

FWIW?? -  Drag the forks up so its at least level with the top triple
                                 Mmick

The Speedy Moto is ~25mm high vs stock at ~15mm. Two bolts vs one.
Not ideal to leave like it is, but not catastrophic - I would think...

[Wells]

FWIW??

"For What It's Worth"

FWIW - lookin good duke8.

As for dragging the forks through or leaving them as is... Finding the sweet spot will really be up to you/your weight/your bike's specific setup/etc..
Given that you've put clip-ons on it, which completely changes your weight distribution and riding dynamic, I'd just be pulling them through now. At the level we're riding it's really a personal preference.. I've seen forks dragged through much further on S4RSs... get yourself a dampner for some extra cred if ya need.

[Betty]

Wellsy raises a good point ... if you pull the forks through a little now you won't know whether it was the clip-ons of the triple position (because it'll be both) ... and you will just 'learn' the new setup.

Combined it will make a very noticeable difference ... so take it easy. So damper could be a good idea ... but don't get a dampner because that'll mean you have to keep wiping the moisture from your visor   

[duke8]

.. but don't get a dampner because that'll mean you have to keep wiping the moisture from your visor    

Thanks guys for the input. I've decided I'm gonna move the forks up, which should be a similar feel as my 620.

Anybody done this before and can suggest a good method? I'm unsure wether I need to have the bike on stands etc.

[FIFO]

.. but don't get a dampner because that'll mean you have to keep wiping the moisture from your visor    

Thanks guys for the input. I've decided I'm gonna move the forks up, which should be a similar feel as my 620.

Anybody done this before and can suggest a good method? I'm unsure wether I need to have the bike on stands etc.

I you have a strong enough beam around the house, use some ratchet straps to the bars or frame ,to take the weight of the front wheel,loosen the upper and lower triple clamps and lower the bike in to position.
If you lift of the frame you can check the steering head bearings adjustment at the same time.

[Rowdy]

You'd want to use a spreader bar and attach your straps to the frame. If you attach to the clip on bars it'll make things harder than they have to be.

[braando]

I you have a strong enough beam around the house, use some ratchet straps to the bars or frame ,to take the weight of the front wheel,loosen the upper and lower triple clamps and lower the bike in to position.
If you lift of the frame you can check the steering head bearings adjustment at the same time.

What a luvverlee bike you have there Wobbart.......!     p.s.     buying a tea bun as you requested