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12/7/2018 4:19am
12/7/2018 4:19am
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12/12/2020 5:46pm
I am about to change the forks on my bike, 05 RM 250.
The question: is machining (boring out) of the triple clamps to fit bigger diameter forks safe?
How much material can be removed without risking damage to the parts?
Triple clamps in question are aftermarket Scar units, I would not risk it with cast, stock triple clamps.
The question: is machining (boring out) of the triple clamps to fit bigger diameter forks safe?
How much material can be removed without risking damage to the parts?
Triple clamps in question are aftermarket Scar units, I would not risk it with cast, stock triple clamps.
Depending on the durability of the clamps substrate it will put your mind at ease if you go forward with the mod..
https://www.scar-racing.com/triple-clamps-125-250-450cc-3325?___store=d…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcRtwam51yg
I'd still suggest contacting their tech dept..
The Shop
Thanks for all the input, I will take all measurements tomorrow and will report back!
Pit Row
However, I highly recommend you DO NOT use Emig Racing (Gary) for triple clamp boring. He scrapped 2 sets of hard-to-locate 2008 Honda CRF450R clamps (they were a 1 year assembly). He didn't offer to refund me on the $250 I paid for his machining work and of course there was something wrong with my clamps ... and like an idiot I humored him and sent him more clamps to try to get things right. My bad and $500+ vaporized.
I would only deal with a reputable company like Ride Engineering on something like this ... and they won't bore your clamps due to liability (I explored having them do it first).
“Fool me twice - Shame on me!”
:-)
Sounds like terrible service from a number of standpoints (Quality of work/Customer service!)
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