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Title: Rd400 clip ons and tank dents
Post by: rd400greenhorn on July 28, 2019, 12:53:28 PM
Hi guys
Without cutting the frame, Does Any one have a idea for the problem i have.
My clip ons hit the tank when turned fully to Esther either side, which is a problem.

And no, the clip ons, Stay on ;D

Title: Re: Rd400 clip ons and tank dents
Post by: Jspooner on July 28, 2019, 01:35:57 PM
Drill and tap a small hole in the stops on the lower triple and use the head of a small screw or bolt to limit the travel.
Title: Re: Rd400 clip ons and tank dents
Post by: rd400greenhorn on July 28, 2019, 02:58:17 PM
 :clap:
That Could actually work..
Thank you  :patriot:
Title: Re: Rd400 clip ons and tank dents
Post by: Redbird on July 28, 2019, 08:27:51 PM
This might be a silly question, but can't you just rotate the clip-ons forward enough to not contact the tank at full lock?
I have clip-ons as well, and they don't hit the tank.
Title: Re: Rd400 clip ons and tank dents
Post by: Hawaii-Mike on July 28, 2019, 10:23:54 PM
Quote from: rd400greenhorn on July 28, 2019, 02:58:17 PM
:clap:
That Could actually work..
Racers used to do that, it works.
Title: Re: Rd400 clip ons and tank dents
Post by: SUPERTUNE on July 29, 2019, 12:56:54 PM
I usually weld up the stops on the lower triple tree.
Most of the time I have it off for upgrade to taper head bearing and paint, but the small drill and tap works well too.
Some riders don't have long arms and like the clip ons in closer and will hit a stock tank.
Chuck
Title: Re: Rd400 clip ons and tank dents
Post by: smokah on July 30, 2019, 04:31:49 PM
i rotated mine forward just enough to clear the tank
Title: Re: Rd400 clip ons and tank dents
Post by: Redbird on August 04, 2019, 08:43:57 PM
Quote from: SUPERTUNE on July 29, 2019, 12:56:54 PM
Some riders don't have long arms and like the clip ons in closer and will hit a stock tank.
Chuck
Ok, fair enough :)