I have an 03' RC51. I was wondering what I have to do to take the clip ons off? I think I know but want to check with you guys. Do you take the triple clamp off the top by loosing the screws and the center nut and pulling it off the forks?

Thats what it looks like but wanting to make sure thats the best or only way to do it.

Thanks,
Nick

 

looks like u dont have to take the tree of with satos but i could be wrong.








Modified by The Hooligan at 8:12 PM 6/11/2008


Modified by The Hooligan at 8:15 PM 6/11/2008

 

I had to use a triple-tree stand to hold up the triple while loosening the fork clamps. Then, you can slide the forks down so they aren't in the upper triple. You can then remove the clip ons. It's definitely easier with the front wheel removed first.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by The Hooligan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks like u dont have to take the tree of with satos but i could be wrong.
Modified by The Hooligan at 8:15 PM 6/11/2008</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah those just fold right on there but I have the OEM clip ons I need to remove first before I can get new ones on there and the easiest thing I see is taking the bolt loose on either fork on the triple clamp and the big center nut (hid in the pics you posted under the steering dampener).

But not sure if you have to take that wheel off and remove the forks or not. I hope not cause I don't have a wheel stand. lol

 

What's with the clip-on swap? The RC51 already has a relatively aggressive stance IIRC. Maybe you're going for adjustability?

 

I don't think taking off the center nut is any easier.

If you are loosening the forks at all from the triple, you will want the forks to be unweighted. Otherwise, they will slide up through the triple. You might be able to use tiedowns and hang the bike by the frame from rafters...but it might be easier to borrow someone's stands.

FWIW, it's called a damper, not dampener. One dampens oscillations. The other gets things wet.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Quiks66 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What's with the clip-on swap? The RC51 already has a relatively aggressive stance IIRC. Maybe you're going for adjustability?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Well my left one is broke or something when I bought the bike, i didn't pay attention to it not having a bar end on the left side and the inside is broke or something and won't hold a bar end so just wanting to change them out.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladedad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't think taking off the center nut is any easier.

If you are loosening the forks at all from the triple, you will want the forks to be unweighted. Otherwise, they will slide up through the triple. You might be able to use tiedowns and hang the bike by the frame from rafters...but it might be easier to borrow someone's stands.

FWIW, it's called a damper, not dampener. One dampens oscillations. The other gets things wet.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yea, I'm not sure, but i don't know anyone with bikes that has the stands. No one around here has them, just kickstands the bikes. Most the guys around here are young and just doesn't have them..lol But yea I have rafters in my shop that we use to lift engines into cars using a chain fall so that might would work.

Damper, dampener..its all the same..lol jk im tired..been a long few days.

 

The bike has two triple clamps.

Pull off the top triple clamp, really, this isn't rocket science. That upper nut isn't on super tight. It will come off easily with a cresent wrench.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Slidin’Sidewayz &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Well my left one is broke or something when I bought the bike, i didn't pay attention to it not having a bar end on the left side and the inside is broke or something and won't hold a bar end so just wanting to change them out.</TD></TR></TABLE>

My old F4i had the same issue. Luckily the weighted piece inside the bar can be replaced. Only around $10 I think and would save you lots versus buying a set of clipons. Just a thought.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GraphiteAccord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The bike has two triple clamps.

Pull off the top triple clamp, really, this isn't rocket science. That upper nut isn't on super tight. It will come off easily with a cresent wrench.</TD></TR></TABLE>

That nut is fairly soft, so I'd use a fitted socket. Adjustable wrenches like to round off nuts, so be careful with this one.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GraphiteAccord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The bike has two triple clamps.

Pull off the top triple clamp, really, this isn't rocket science. That upper nut isn't on super tight. It will come off easily with a cresent wrench.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thats what i was figuring, just wanted to make sure before I started.

Thanks

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Quiks66 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

My old F4i had the same issue. Luckily the weighted piece inside the bar can be replaced. Only around $10 I think and would save you lots versus buying a set of clipons. Just a thought.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah seen that just a few minutes ago but done got the replacements, but thats fine though..lol

 

I'll sell you a set of stock 954 clipons. They have a little more raise than the factory RC51 clipons, but they're still pretty down swept, so it's aggressive.
Here, you can see how tall they are. They're 50mm clipons, so they should fit:

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladedad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't think taking off the center nut is any easier.

FWIW, it's called a damper, not dampener. One dampens oscillations. The other gets things wet.</TD></TR></TABLE>

One damps oscillations. The other gets things wet.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladedad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't think taking off the center nut is any easier.

If you are loosening the forks at all from the triple, you will want the forks to be unweighted. Otherwise, they will slide up through the triple. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Not if you dont loosen the lower triple clamp.

Remove top triple, remove clip ons. Easy, should take 30 minutes.

 

Removing the upper triple is a lot easier and doesn't require a front stand. I removed and reinstalled my upper triple (with correct torque) twice in twenty minutes.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GSpeedR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">One damps oscillations. The other gets things wet. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Sorry, my sad attempt at a wet-joke.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladedad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Sorry, my sad attempt at a wet-joke. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Didn't mean to dampen the mood.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GSpeedR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Didn't mean to dampen the mood. </TD></TR></TABLE>

lol