Which yamaha triple clamps for KYB swap

[roverhybrids]

I've been following the KYB fork conversions and I'm joining band.
I bought some 2009 Yamaha KYB forks.

Now I need some triple clamps and unsure which year and/or offset is best.
I think I read 22mm offset is stock GasGas?
Searching looks like yamaha only had that offset in 2010(and newer?)?

looks like stock yamaha offset was 25mm for 2004-2009.

 

[pierce]

i just had my gasgas clamps bored out that way i didnt have to make new steering stops and mix match bearings and stem. its the simplest way others my say different

 

[GMP]

The reason for using the YZ clamps is that the total offset (fork foot and clamps) equals that of the OEM GG and provides excellent steering manners.

 

[roverhybrids]

The reason for using the YZ clamps is that the total offset (fork foot and clamps) equals that of the OEM GG and provides excellent steering manners.

Looking at the RG3 website they list the 25mm offset for Yamahas most years.

They suggest 22mm offset for most years......

 

[nknudsen]

Mine are 08' forks and clamps. The fork tube centerline to axle centerline is different GG to Yamaha. It would be interesting to ride a converted bike with Yamaha clamps and switch to one with modded GG clamps and see if a normal person could note the change?

 

[Anders]

Mine are 08' forks and clamps. The fork tube centerline to axle centerline is different GG to Yamaha.

How much does it differ?

I didn't measure mine yet ('08 Yamaha forks and '10 Yamaha clamps).

 

[nknudsen]

How much does it differ?

I didn't measure mine yet ('08 Yamaha forks and '10 Yamaha clamps).

Here's some info on the GG to Yamaha differences.
http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=12745&page=3

 

[roverhybrids]

i just had my gasgas clamps bored out that way i didnt have to make new steering stops and mix match bearings and stem. its the simplest way others my say different

Have you tried to fit the gasgas wheel?
What doesn't fit?
How did the yamaha wheel fit with the gg triples?

 

[davedunaway]

Kyb conversion

On my swap I used 09 forks and triple clamps (yzf).I used the yz axle and machined up inner sleeves and pressed them into the GG spacers. I had to turn down the one side in order for the wheel to be centered.the biggest hassle was swapping over my sub mounted Scott's damper. The bolts didn't line up and had to buy a BRP mount.It arrived missing hardware and not fitting the yz clamps. Had to do a little boring and scrounge some bolts to fit. Not a big deal but a hassle when everything has to cross the border thru the post. I emailed their customer service dept twice but no reply. Oh well. As for the brakes I used the GG disc and calliper. I had to weld up one hole on the calliper bracket and retap it ,seems to work good. A bit of work but definitely worth it.
Dave

P.S. would love to post pics but I still can't get it figured on my I pad. I've gotten the pics from photobucket to the website but can't manage to get them onto a thread. Give me a tig welder or a lathe any day.

 

[nknudsen]

I've been following the KYB fork conversions and I'm joining band.
I bought some 2009 Yamaha KYB forks.

Now I need some triple clamps and unsure which year and/or offset is best.
I think I read 22mm offset is stock GasGas?
Searching looks like yamaha only had that offset in 2010(and newer?)?

looks like stock yamaha offset was 25mm for 2004-2009.

If there's a deal someday for the 22mm offset newer Yamaha clamps maybe I'll give it a try?

 

[roverhybrids]

Ok, still pondering the triple clamps
I have 2009 kyb forks
I want to use my 2011 gasgas wheel and adapt it somehow without modifying the wheel or spacers so that if needed I could still swap the wheel with one from my other 2011 gasgas bike.
Are the narrower 2005 clamps easier to adapter as far as spacers needed(one guy said gg axle and spacers +added a 3mm washer on one side)

Or the 2006 and newer clamps which most everyone uses?

 

[Eric K]

I have not yet started my conversion. However, I found that in 2009 Yamaha went to the 2 position bar mounts. This is what I am getting.

I also found that in 2010 the upper OD of the YZ450 fork tubes and upper triple clamp ID was reduced. I have not been able to confirm if this was also done on the 250's.

 

[dublin]

triple clamps

I have a 2011 ec 250 with 45mm marzocies want to change to 48mm ohlins so i am looking for a set of triple clamps i know the sachs ones fit if any one has them or is there other bikes with the same clamps that will fit

 

[roverhybrids]

motocrosscenter or the outletgasgas has the lower 48mm portion of the clamps. Forgot where i saw it....

here it is:
http://www.motocrosscenter.com/ecommerce/product_info.php?cPath=667_695_1699&products_id=9419

 

[dublin]

triple clamps

Thanks seems like a good site