Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Steel Frame Conversion (SFC)
2003 KX 250 SF Conversion
DP3601:
--- Quote from: umberto on May 01, 2017, 12:22:12 PM ---Ever since the big wreck last year, I've been a little uncomfortable with Goliath. I just have a hard time not thinking about the forks turning in the triple clamps, and even though I swapped out for the 2001 models, it's still in the back of my head. I have been looking for a set of aftermarket triple clamps with a little more clamping surface, but no one made them for anything earlier than 2002. I always remember Foxx's advice about watching eBay, and the other day it paid off. I saw an ad for a set of upper clamps for a 2001. They were gold, but at least they were the correct model year. In the ad it gave a phone number to call if you had questions, so I gave them a call to see if they had any other clamps for sale. In turns out the company selling them was Topar Racing, which makes the case saver for the KX 500 that several guys have on their bikes. I spoke with Henry, and he hooked me up with a set of triple clamps and handle bar mounts for $236 plus shipping. They are coated with a substance that looks like anodizing, but is more fade resistant. It's called Endurocoat, and was originally developed for Navy Seals. I talked to him on Wednesday, and he shipped them out to me on Thursday. I got them in today, and can't wait to get them mounted. They are really nice for the price, and very beefy.
Here is a link to their site if you are interested. Ask for Henry.
http://www.toparracing.com/
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Pro Circuit did a run of clamps for the 04 KX250/125 and they were VERY proud of them. :-o I like the looks of these and a reasonable price. Ive been looking for a long time. Good Find Umberto!! Do you happen to know what the offset is on these?
umberto:
These are stock offset. I didn't ask about other offsets, but I'm sure they make them. Henry is a super nice guy, I would just call him and ask.
I'm going to mount them this week sometime, so I should have a report on how well they fit. I'll keep you posted.
umberto:
I was able to get the stem pressed out of another set of 2003 clamps I have and into the new billet clamps. Big thank you to Danger for allowing me to use his 12 ton shop press. I can say that these clamps are very nice and well made. I did have to chase the threads where the coating got in (fender mounts, front plate mount), but they really get a bite on the forks. Here's a pick of them mounted; I'll try to get a few more whole bike pics later today.
umberto:
More pics:
zz3gmc:
Your bike is looking good! Mine should be back together by next weekend. Just in time for our WV vaca!
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