Quote from: coll0412I am also workin on seeing if I can modify the stock(non-89) triple tree clamp to work with bolt on clipons

Eh, you could, but you'd still have the handlebar mounts sticking up from the top plate. Not too pretty, if you ask me. The '89 just looks a lot cleaner.

Yeah I am going to see if you can mill them down to remove them...I have complete access to a machine shop so if I can modify $20 part that would be great

I really need to get certified for our machine shop, don't I? :lol:

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Yeah it would take one run on the CNC machine, with a couple change of bits but not crazy, then the tapping would be second, followed by the chamfer type thing for the keys(this part will be spendy)

THESE ARE BASED OF GUESSES OF THE DIMENSIONS BASED ON MY TRIPLE TREE, THEY ARE PROBABLY WRONG, STILL NEED CORRECT DIMESIONS

Yeah, likewise. That's not a bad job. That's what I was going to do as well. I've got an old one lying around my garage I was going to dimension off of. Not a bad job, though. We's also have to thread those bolt holes, and probably taper that slot where the key is up more. It isn't as deep. Not bad though.

I would have done it sooner, but I haven't been home to get my part

Also, you might want to round the edges a bit more. I think they are a bit smoother. :dunno: Not sure exactly though.

Suggestion.... Change the angle slightly so the controls will clear the newer style bodywork... That would probably open the door to a few more orders when you make your first run... Maybe save you from any trademark troubles...

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That's a good idea, fett. Moving the bars out a few degrees would clear up that issue and give you a bit more leverage on the bars.

Alpha, for what it is worth, I think this is an excellent idea. Depending on price, safety, and ease of installation - I would be interested in some of they ever become a reality. They would have to be under $100 and easy enough to install, bearing in mind I am not the most mechanical person on the planet. And they would have to be strong enough to support a certain amount of weight - say a 200lbs guy leaning into them. (I'm not 200lbs but its good to shoot over than under..haha).

This would be a good experience for you and a great mod for us GS'ers  

i'd pay one billllion dollars for it

Alright, I am going to need some dimensions. I don't think I'll be able to get my hands on one to dimension it myself sadly. So if anyone can get me the dimensions for the clamps and the top plate it would be awesome.

coll0412's top clamp looks pretty accurate, but we'd have to see with the dimensions. So if someone could get those to me, or PM me for details I'd appreciate it. I'd also like to know if the clamps are the same (meaning you can use them on either side). If they aren't, I might design around it so that they can be used on either side, cutting manufacturing costs.

Depending on who I can get to work the CNC machine, or if coll0412 does it, a complete and total guess would be somewhere in the neighborhood of $75. This might go up or down considerably later on.

do you need a set of 89 clip ons/topplate  for mock up? i felt the stock 89 setup was alittle narrow for my tastes, and the race clip ons ive got set too low and would like to sit back up again.  i might be willing to trade my stockers for a reworked setup and possibly sell my Aftermarket 37mm clipons

Yeah. It'd be nice to have the '89 top plate, but this project is going to take me MONTHS at least because I'm trying to fit this in between all the classes and homework I've got to deal with. I've got a top plate from a '92 I can lend you so you can fit some regular bars (or get some clubmans or whatnot) until I can get the '89 back to you.

For what it's worth the '93 with the clip-on risers are left & right handed.

If these clip-ons will fit on a '93 & cost to send down under, I would be interested.

i have a newer year top plate but no bars to put on it.

I'll be getting some SM2 bars for Christmas this year (my dad bought them off eBay). I can send you my stock bars in exchange for the '89 stuff? That will give me time to find a machinist, too.

Yeah, if I could get some of the critical dimensions, I can use my triple tree clamp as a base model, then add teh addition for the clip on mounts, really what I need is the dimensions of clip on mounts and there angles or something, cuz it should be the same basic design as the 90+ version.

Quote from: coll0412Yeah, if I could get some of the critical dimensions, I can use my triple tree clamp as a base model, then add teh addition for the clip on mounts, really what I need is the dimensions of clip on mounts and there angles or something, cuz it should be the same basic design as the 90+ version.

Yeah, I'd think that too. That's pretty much all I needed, too.

i dont mind ponying up my whole 89 setup for the project, stock bars for temp replacement is cool with me too.   what deal can we work out for a the revamped set?

I'm sure that, if I actually complete this project, we can work you out a discounted deal. Like I said, not sure on how much they will cost normally, but you could get something off for allowing us to do it.

Do you think we shoul design it so that it will clear the '01+ bodywork?

And remember, you'd pony up your '89 setup for a loooong time. Months, man, well, depending on how much free time I'll have.