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Offline SUELZER

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Top of the bridge
« on: April 08, 2009, 08:47:47 AM »
i recently purchased some orig dunstall clipons to replace the clubmans on my 76 550F. they bolt to the top of the forks.

HANDLEBAR - TOP BRIDGE - STEM
http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/honda-motorcycle-cb550f-1976-handlebar-top-bridge-stem/o/m9445sch399378

wondering if anyone has figured out what to do with that empty space at the top of the forks where those old bars clamped on?

perhaps a flush peice that would replace that whole area? (#11 on schematic)

thanks for any input
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Re: Top of the bridge
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2009, 08:58:06 AM »
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=9291.0;all

A good discussion on this subject from a few years ago.
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Re: Top of the bridge
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2009, 08:58:41 AM »
Could you just grind them down and re-paint or polish?  I think I saw someone on here that did that.  There is also a replacement top triple clamp somewhere I think.  I wish I had more info, but someone will chime in.
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Re: Top of the bridge
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2009, 09:08:01 AM »
cycle X has some

http://www.cyclexchange.net/Honda%20Cafe%20Page.htm

its on that page! look pretty hot!
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Re: Top of the bridge
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2009, 09:54:11 AM »
thanks guys.
is there any concern that i'd be putting that triple tree top on a 550 rather than a 750? are they the same measurements.
the grinding down idea i kinda like, perhaps someone out there has a scrap oem out there they'd like to get rid of...or a junkyard.
i believe there are other areas on my moto i'd like to spend $100  ;)
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Re: Top of the bridge
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2009, 10:51:30 AM »
What about capping the holes with either a nice socket head screw (allen head), or using a stud (threaded on both ends) and capping that with an acorn nut?

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Re: Top of the bridge
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2009, 11:23:28 AM »
stud and nut sounds like a winner bunghole  ;D
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Re: Top of the bridge
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2009, 02:47:41 AM »
Didn't like to file down too far so went so far and used rivets.

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z293/galaxy8155/tripletree-1.jpg[/img]]
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Re: Top of the bridge
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2009, 04:39:34 AM »
I think Gamma's rivets look the best.

 I dont think the Dunstall clip ons would work with the Cycle-X top tree as the top fork clamp bolt is moved and wont properly attach the clip on ( if they are the same as my 750's, pictured).

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Re: Top of the bridge
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2009, 05:30:53 AM »
My original I ground down completely smooth and powder coated black but...that one didn't work with the F style gauge mounts so I used another and left the bar holders on, no biggie.
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Re: Top of the bridge
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2009, 05:33:37 AM »
wow Gamma that does look really good!
Fishhead, i am pretty sure my dunstalls are the same.

i'm really kinda nervous about taking the whole front end apart, but i have a euro bucket coming from BCR. figured this is the best time to take care of the forks/handlebars/controls/etc. just trying to get my ducks in a row.

really appreciate all the suggestions
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Re: Top of the bridge
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2009, 10:09:58 AM »
Quote from: Gamma on April 09, 2009, 02:47:41 AM
Didn't like to file down too far so went so far and used rivets.

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z293/galaxy8155/tripletree-1.jpg[/img]]

Looks really nice!

Where are your gauge mounts?  On my '77 750K, there are two mount points on the front that I'm going to use for a bracket I fabbed up for aftermarket gauges.
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Re: Top of the bridge
« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2009, 10:34:09 AM »
Removed them with a saw, prior to lots of sanding and then polishing.
I have bought one of those nice 2" electic tacho's from KOSO, which I intend to mount either on a home manufactured aluminium bracket on the 2 remaining lugs, or in the fairing.
Don't intend having a speedo except for a bicycle type for the MOT.  ;) ;D
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