Hey fellas, new to the forum here. Glad to be here with fellow Triumph owners and enthusiasts.After spending many hours eating a lot of comments and pictures of some many different clip ons, but none like mine, I decided to post this hoping that someone has an idea. My 2001 triple has the pictured clip ons with risers. As you can see, they are top loaders, and are two parts per side. The fork clamp has a "circle" where the broken clamp and riser part clamps on to, allowing me to adjust the up/down angle .The sweep can also be adjusted by turning the fork clamp. It broke in such a way that the two welding pros I took the clamp to, said it will not hold. At the beginning I thought they were titanium because of the color, but they turned out to be anodized aluminum. The clip ons came with my bike and the guy who sold it to me had no idea what they were. Ideally I'd like to keep the same set up and just buy the broken part. The clip ons are great and soo comfortable. I figured that it was worth a try to ask you fellas if you had come across something like these before. A shop I took it to said "they exist somewhere" I certainly hope he's right, and hope that the elders can give me some wisdom
Thank you for the warm welcome guys, Glad to be here. Just hoping that somebody can help me identify the manufacturer of these clip on so I can scan the globe for a replacement for the broken riser/clamp..
I think if they were well known you would have had a ‘spot’ by now. The adjustable design is not unique so a pair of lookalike replacements might be your best option but a competent aluminium welder can repair and grind down the inner radius. I have to say they look quite lightweight given the load through your arms when braking.
Thanks for your reply Callumit. In spite of the lite construction they always performed really well, I accidentally hit the handlebar against the wall while putting the bike on a triple tree lift plus I might've over tighten it... and it finally gave in after all these years and cracked. I'm just worried it will brake off at speed, on a curve or during hard braking and well...you know what could happen. One of the welders I took it to said he could do it, but no guarantee it. Not sure if I should try to weld it and use it or just buy another lesser set of clip ons, The ones that are comparable are at the $500 level, a little pricey for my taste. I found Woodcrafts with risers but no adjustment, so stuck at the pre-set drop angle...
I'm thinking of the welding option, the guy quoted $100 vs. around $500 for a nice new pair. Of course is going to look horrid, but maybe I can spray paint it black or powder coat it, but the look isn't as much as concern to me as having a bad spill if it breaks during a ride. How do you guys feel regarding the strength of that fix? as you can see in the picture, there isn't much meat where the brake is and it's rather thin and that is exactly where the bolt goes and where the most pressure is exerted when I tighten the clamp around the fork to hold the whole contraption..Any thoughts please?
Solo. Welcome to the family. You know if the welder is worth his salt then you won't even notice its been welded and will in fact be stronger than the rest of the clip on. Regards & Ride Safe. Joe.
Thank you guys for all the responses, it seems like the general consensus is to weld the riser. I think I'm gonna do that. However, for argument sake, what do you guys think of this: https://www.sportbiketrackgear.com/woodcraft-3-inch-riser-clip-ons/ Th weld is $100, the new Woddcrafts would be $189.99 plus tax and shipping. What would you do?
Weld it . Put a steel washer in thee under the bolt head , to spread the load and help prevent another crack developing in either side ...
Solo. My dear friend. Its not what we think its what you want. Your bike you choose and I am sure you are already in the planning as what you will do. Weld or buy new it gives you the best of both as if you do not like the risers then at a later date weld the ones you have simple. Regards Joe.
Aluminium is tricky stuff to weld so the competence of the welder is key. I am sure the US has a coding system for welders as we do and that should be your guide. Hobby welders or mild steel butchers are NOT what you need but, as others have said, a competent full depth weld will be stronger than the original casting.
Welcome Solo, Joe made a good point there. Buy the new ones they seem ok, and if you don't like them, get your old ones welded, and re-sell the new ones. Sounds like a good plan.
Thank you all for the feedback fellas.Glad you're here. Like Dart said, I love the look. I'll do the washer trick like Capt suggested. Ride safe everybody. I'll have it welded.