Topic: Gauge lowering options?

[-JP-]

Hello,

I would like to lower my gauges a bit, but I have this so called "unicorn" upper triple. I`ve searched the forum and found out that lowering is easy task if you have newer upper triple where the gauges mount differently ( http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=63166.0 ). I would like to use my old gauges if possible. 

Is it possible to bend this unicorn part? I think it`s cast aluminum so my first toughts were it will crack. Secondly it`s quite expensive part so destroying it is not an option.

I also read that newer model triples won`t work because there is a different offset. Secondly newer gauges mount from beneath with bolts on a bracket. Mine just squeeze on a holder that is connected to the unicorn tip. So the easiest way would be to bend the part (risky). Second is to cut the part and weld it on a different angle. Third would be fabricating some kind of bracket.

Any other methods/ideas? Anyone done this?

-JP-

[calj737]

DON'T bend a unicorn mount! And no, cast parts won't bend. Better to replace it with a different type.

[540nova]

Get an aftermarket triple from Cognito  Moto, and drill/tap 2 holes on the bottom for a gauge bracket.
Sell your old triple to an old asian dude. They believe unicorn horns have medicinal properties.


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[slikwilli420]

Definitely don't cut it or modify it. With the gauge rings it will probably pay for most of a new tree.

I make top trees as well and have a number of designs available. Any of which would work with your gauges. The link is in my signature if you are interested. Feel free to shoot me a PM as well.

[Don R]

Swap the top and bottom triple trees to a newer model, I'm sure someone will trade you for a later set and toss in a steel gauge bracket too.

[gschuld]

I believe the 73-78 cb750K trees are 60mm offset just like the early unicorn trees.  The 76-78 F model trees are 50mm offset.

George

[-JP-]

Yeah, like you all said better to leave it be and get a new triple or something. I would like to keep it looking vintage so I'm would prefer an old/oem triple. Also I would like to preserve that light unit on top of the triple. I think it's possible to mount it on any triple, but an oem would be the number 1 choise.

[-JP-]

I believe the 73-78 cb750K trees are 60mm offset just like the early unicorn trees.  The 76-78 F model trees are 50mm offset.

Can anyone confirm this? I need to be sure so I don`t order a wrong part.

If somebody has a spare 73-78 cb750k upper triple please feel free to contact me.

[calj737]

Send Bill Benton a PM. No doubt he has a clean set for you. He might even swap you for the other set-

[-JP-]

Ok. Thanks a lot.

[Stev-o]

I have a triple that I will trade you. I believe it has fresh black powder...