Clarke oversize tank 07-09

[F_G]

I'll measure tonight when I get home, but looks as though some steering stabilizers are going to be a tight fit.

 

[Skidad]

Looks like the Motosportz just might fit?

Mark or Steve could you check this since you guys have these dampners?

 

[MattR]

For the shrouds, add an LTR GP brace through the top mount grommets. Now get a vibration isolator used on the lower pipe mount. Thread the M6 stud into the LTR brace. Now, cut the tit off the shroud and drill an M6 clearance hole to mathh the hole in the isolator. Use a 10mm M6 bolt and fender washer to retain the shroud. You may have to add washers behind the isolator to adjust fit.

You can also attach the isolator to other rad guards/braces for the same result.

I've been doing this on my last two bikes with the stock tank and it makes the shrouds much more durable and less likely to be torn off up top. The isolator will flex and not crack the shroud in minor impacts.

Glenn,

Do you have a pic of your setup. Sounds interesting?

A quick approach would be to drill through side of the nipple. Then, run a zip-tie through nipple and mounting hole.
OR: push the side-drilled nipple through the mounting hole and put a R-clip or cotter pin through the nipple. This may help keep the shrouds closer to the bike too.

 

[GMP]

Matt,

I have posted it at least once in the past, I'll try a search.

Adding a top bolt is much stronger than the pinning or zip tying the tit in place. I used to do that on my '00 but it gets ripped out very easy.

Damn I need a new camera.


Here you go:

http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=31&d=1156251376

 

[Skidad]

Matt,

I have posted it at least once in the past, I'll try a search.

Adding a top bolt is much stronger than the pinning or zip tying the tit in place. I used to do that on my '00 but it gets ripped out very easy.

Damn I need a new camera.


Here you go:

http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=31&d=1156251376

Glen,

Excellent, clean and strong Me likey!!

 

[MattR]

Here you go:

http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=31&d=1156251376

That's a nice method. Thanks for posting it.

 

[GMP]

Another plus of this is that if the shroud is pulled hard it won't stretch the top of the rad out like an accordian, or break off the mount. All the force is to the frame through the brace. You don't need to buy the GasGas part for the isolator. Mcmaster has the same thing and in different lengths, they are industry std. parts. You can use different lengths and washers to gain clearance for the big tank and/or rad guards. What works and looks good for the bolt is the M6 aluminum helmet visor screws you get extras of with HJC helmets. I'll find and post part# later.

 

[wence]

Has anyone found out if the motosportz damper will still fit?
If so I may have to buy the tank and the damper, as well as a new headlight.... man this sport is getting more and more expensive...

Cheers Mark.

 

[Mark Berg - CPD]

I will try and mount a Motorsportz damper Monday night after work, keep you posted.

 

[Mark Berg - CPD]

motosportz vs clarke tank

We hastily put one on tonight and there is about 3 mm clearance between the post and the tank so YES, the motosportz damper should fit.

I will have to contact Motosportz though as the damper post clamp is too large in diameter for the 2010 frame. The steering columm on the new 2010 is slightly smaller in outside diameter so the post won't clamp.

 

[Skidad]

Thanks Mark for checking on this and all the pushing and pestering you did to get that tank finally made

Now...on to that silly Rekluse clutch

 

[Motosportz]

We hastily put one on tonight and there is about 3 mm clearance between the post and the tank so YES, the motosportz damper should fit.

I will have to contact Motosportz though as the damper post clamp is too large in diameter for the 2010 frame. The steering columm on the new 2010 is slightly smaller in outside diameter so the post won't clamp.

Mark, Can you shoot me some pix and get a caliper ion that? i can make some frame mounts up ASAP.

Kelly
Motosportz

 

[wence]

Did anyone find out if any other dampers fit?
I now have a scotts underbar setup and finally I am about to purchase a Clarke tank.
Thanks Mark

 

[wence]

Anyone?????