maverick1970's Project StreetFighter

That looks sick! :thumbup:

My pleasure Jeremy! I am glad you finally pulled the trigger on that headlight... I can't wait to see it on your bike...

About the top triple clamp, I had never seen what 4drfocus had done, and while it looks great, I'd be worried about the integrity of the clamp... do you know if that was discussed/looked at already?

Oh btw, don't be surprised if you get the headlight in 5-6 weeks only... it can indeed take time.

Keep us posted!

Bertmoog did a nice write up as he also did it. I haven't heard any cons about it. I'll PM him and see if he'll update us.

http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-mods/6858-clip-ons-triple-clamps.html

To complement your hot black bike, I can sell you my gold pazzo shorties with black adjusters.

I'm liking your work a lot! Nice headlight, nice list of mods...cannot wait to see the finished product!

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crazybiker said:

To complement your hot black bike, I can sell you my gold pazzo shorties with black adjusters.

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Oooppppsss.... forgot to list that. I've got Pazzo all Black brake and clutch levers already on Tks for the offer.

Hey Mav I am digging the projector headlights, I have always liked those but couldn't find any to fit my budget. It's ironic that you posted that pic of the triple because I painted mine black last week! I am doing a total transformation on the bike and I'll post a thread in a week or two. The only thing I noticed about 4drfocus' triple is it is really wavy. If you look close at the pic, the top surface looks very uneven. You need to take your time when you do this, obviously.
Also, I have not noticed any effects whatsoever either bad or good from this mod except that it cleans up the front end a LOT! Any concerns about integrity are unfounded. You must post pics when you get it done :thumbup: Let me know if you need anything.

Oh, and also, you cant really put the clip on's under the triple unless you don't want to have any steering maneuverability. Seriously, I tried every way possible because it feels wonderful with the bars that low but they slap the tank on even the most neutral turns. I have thought about taking the tank to an autobody shop to see if they could dent the front corners of the tank evenly but it would be a heck of a lot of money

I've currently got my clip-ons below the top clamp. Your are correct that the clip-ons hit the tank, but I used some JB Weld and glued some nuts to the steering stopping limits. Yes I have less turning angle but it's only a problem in tight places.

I got the idea of using JB Welding nuts to the steering stops from the SBN forum. I don't remember who and would search for it if the fracking site was working

Having the bars below the triple is really the best ergonomic and racy position. I just wish the turning radius was smaller

What clipons are you using, I didnt see in your list? I'm using the blackbird clipons currently because they were cheap but I would love to get a pair of the fully adjustable ones. Also what do you do about your steering lock?

Edit: Blind me, there it is "Vortex black clipons" :spank:

See the attached pic.

With the fork turned all the way to the left (as seen in the pic) the two nuts will touching each other... hehehe nutz touching Sorry I couldn't help myself This will prevent the clip-ons from hitting the tank.

All I did was JB Welded nuts on the steering stops. You could chose to do only one nut, but I used one nut on each side so that I could have the clip-ons angled back for a more aggressive style. I loved it when I went to the track a few weeks back.

Here's another one...

I mount my blackbirk heli bar clipons under the top triple. This allows for proper geometry, adequate steering for the street or track, and the aggressive position needed to really hang off at the track.

Someone needs to buy my Vrod headlight!!!

Here's the link I was talking about from SBN.

Tapping the frame for handlebar stops. - Sportbikes.net

That's a pretty good idea to keep the bar from hitting the tank but can you use the steering lock? Also, when I put the bars under the triple, I can't even make a right turn at a stop sign! Do you think it's just my clipons?

No I can't lock the forks.

Without seeing your setup, I can't actually say what the problem is. It maybe something as simple as the clip-ons are angled inward too much.

I hacked the risers off the top clamp today. I want to fill the holes so that I don't harm the structural integrity of the clamp.

What do you guys think about using this stuff to fill in the whole?

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jijW310xvp4&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Durafix Aluminum Welding Rods[/ame]

bertmoog said:

That's a pretty good idea to keep the bar from hitting the tank but can you use the steering lock? Also, when I put the bars under the triple, I can't even make a right turn at a stop sign! Do you think it's just my clipons?

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I have clip-ons, mounted below the top clamp, and have a "stop" in place on the bottom triple clamp that limits steering lock so as to prevent the bars hitting the tank...and i have no problems turning whilst riding, or from a stop, so i reckon you must have your clip-ons angled in too far.

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Here are some quick pics of the top triple clamp/top yoke after cutting and grinding the risers off. I plan on filling the holes and then getting it painted black. My custom clutch and throttle cables should be arriving soon.