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Message started by jorge__mendez on 02/14/15 at 21:05:20

Title: Fork extensions
Post by jorge__mendez on 02/14/15 at 21:05:20

I would like to put clip-on handlebars but I would like them to be above the top triple tree instead of under it. I have seen a few pictures where they replace the stock caps for extension caps.

Does anybody know of a website where I could find them? and what size will fit best for stock forks?

Thanks a lot!

Title: Re: Fork extensions
Post by Dave on 02/16/15 at 09:59:13

I don't know anything about extension caps for the fork tubes - but I supposed it is possible. On a Cafe' conversion you drop the front forks about 2 inches - so if you have the top clamp that RYCA now offers you could attach the clip ons to the fork tubes that are extending above the top yoke.
http://shop.rycamotors.com/aluminum_triple_tree_clamp_suzuki_s40_savage_ls650.html

Or.....you could eliminate the risers and put the clamps down on the stock yoke, and then install a handlebar that is comfortable for you.
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1399388372

I have my bike modified and I have dropped the fork tubes, and currently my clip-ons are under the yoke. When I get older and tired of bending over so much....I can relocate the clip-ons above the yoke.

Title: Re: Fork extensions
Post by Gary in NJ on 02/16/15 at 13:28:13

I've never seen the type of fork caps you are describing. With a RYCA upper triple clamp you can raise the fork tubes up to 1-5/8" which is the height of the RYCA clip-on mounts. If you raise the forks that high you CAN NOT shorten the fork travel.

Title: Re: Fork extensions
Post by jorge__mendez on 02/17/15 at 03:50:35

I found this website that I cannot find anymore (which sucks). They have this caps that replace the stock caps on your forks to lift up the front end and make it look more like a chopper. They go from 2 inches up to 4 inches.