Dimples Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I recently bought an '04 Le Mans with "convertabars" that are too high for me. I'd like to switch them for the stock clip-ons. Does anyone know where they may be available or of an appropriate substitute? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I put the vortex clip ons on my 2000 v11 think it is 53mm. My forks are the marzochi (sp). The compression and rebound on seperate legs. Works and looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimples Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 I put the vortex clip ons on my 2000 v11 think it is 53mm. My forks are the marzochi (sp). The compression and rebound on seperate legs. Works and looks good. The Ohlins tubes are 54mm in diameter. I'll look at the Vortex. It would be great to find someone's "take-offs". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stewart Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Both forks are interchangable, so the diameters are the same, I thought they were 53 mm also or was that the diameter of the Ducati forks , I guess I could go down in the garage to measure them I also had the vortex on my V11 Sport, but I was a bit younger then. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefano Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 the marzocchi forks on my '02 le Mans measure 53mm, BUT are stepped up to 54mm where they go through both triple clamps. stef edit.... the 54mm extends to 1 3/4 " below the bottom of the top triple clamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimples Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 the marzocchi forks on my '02 le Mans measure 53mm, BUT are stepped up to 54mm where they go through both triple clamps. stef edit.... the 54mm extends to 1 3/4 " below the bottom of the top triple clamp. Thank you for the input. On the '04 the clip-ons were attached above the top triple clamp where the tubes measure 54 mm. The Ohlins fork tubes are also stepped down in diameter below the triple clamp. I think if they were mounted below the clamp, it would be uncomfortable. Mounted on top should be perfect for me. Very close to the riding position on my R1100S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mznyc Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 the marzocchi forks on my '02 le Mans measure 53mm, BUT are stepped up to 54mm where they go through both triple clamps. stef edit.... the 54mm extends to 1 3/4 " below the bottom of the top triple clamp. Thank you for the input. On the '04 the clip-ons were attached above the top triple clamp where the tubes measure 54 mm. The Ohlins fork tubes are also stepped down in diameter below the triple clamp. I think if they were mounted below the clamp, it would be uncomfortable. Mounted on top should be perfect for me. Very close to the riding position on my R1100S. I have MPH risers and couldn't recommend them enough.very well made and perfect sporty,but much less pressure on wrists position for me.I'll take a look to see if I have an extra set of stock clip-on in the boxes of stuff I have.They are not uncommon on ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stewart Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Yep they are 54 mm, with the Ohlins I think you will need the stock bar setup (factory)that mounts ontop of the triple clamp since there is not much of the 54 mm diameter under the triple clamp. Sounds expensive. Maybe checkout reboot spares, I think they moved a few years back? the marzocchi forks on my '02 le Mans measure 53mm, BUT are stepped up to 54mm where they go through both triple clamps. stef edit.... the 54mm extends to 1 3/4 " below the bottom of the top triple clamp. Thank you for the input. On the '04 the clip-ons were attached above the top triple clamp where the tubes measure 54 mm. The Ohlins fork tubes are also stepped down in diameter below the triple clamp. I think if they were mounted below the clamp, it would be uncomfortable. Mounted on top should be perfect for me. Very close to the riding position on my R1100S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimples Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 the marzocchi forks on my '02 le Mans measure 53mm, BUT are stepped up to 54mm where they go through both triple clamps. stef edit.... the 54mm extends to 1 3/4 " below the bottom of the top triple clamp. Thank you for the input. On the '04 the clip-ons were attached above the top triple clamp where the tubes measure 54 mm. The Ohlins fork tubes are also stepped down in diameter below the triple clamp. I think if they were mounted below the clamp, it would be uncomfortable. Mounted on top should be perfect for me. Very close to the riding position on my R1100S. I have MPH risers and couldn't recommend them enough.very well made and perfect sporty,but much less pressure on wrists position for me.I'll take a look to see if I have an extra set of stock clip-on in the boxes of stuff I have.They are not uncommon on ebay If you have a stock pair, that would be great! I'm anxious to get the new bike into shape-- please let me know, I can send a Paypal payment to you or some other type. Thanks, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamalama Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 here are some clip ons for sale: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=409706384 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slavomir Musilek (R.I.P.) Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 +1 for Vortex clip ons. They are so sexy if black anodized Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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