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Barclamp Alternative to FRP
Hey guys!
I am looking around for a few options, because I like options... I know FRP makes a one-piece top bar clamp for $30. I also know that Zeta Racing makes one-piece top bar clamps for lots of bikes, just not the KDX. I see on Zeta's website that many bar clamps are the same from one machine to the other...
Kawasaki is now installing one-piece top bar clamps on their new bikes, as factory equipment.
Has anyone found a one-piece top bar clamp from another model that will fit our bar clamp spacing?
Just wondering because then we could have some other bar clamps as options. I know FRP is a great product, but I am looking for other options... :)
http://www.zeta-racing.com/clamps/comp_ ... index.html
http://www.zeta-racing.com/clamps/comp_ ... ation.html
James
I am looking around for a few options, because I like options... I know FRP makes a one-piece top bar clamp for $30. I also know that Zeta Racing makes one-piece top bar clamps for lots of bikes, just not the KDX. I see on Zeta's website that many bar clamps are the same from one machine to the other...
Kawasaki is now installing one-piece top bar clamps on their new bikes, as factory equipment.
Has anyone found a one-piece top bar clamp from another model that will fit our bar clamp spacing?
Just wondering because then we could have some other bar clamps as options. I know FRP is a great product, but I am looking for other options... :)
http://www.zeta-racing.com/clamps/comp_ ... index.html
http://www.zeta-racing.com/clamps/comp_ ... ation.html
James
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BRP makes one..
http://www.brpmoto.com/products?page=sh ... ry_id=1602
I use Enduro Engineering clamps- 1 1/8" bar, 5/8" up, 5/8" forward- I'm 6'2", much roomier..
https://www.enduroeng.com/ProductDetail ... 1254937313
Crappy pic-
http://www.brpmoto.com/products?page=sh ... ry_id=1602
I use Enduro Engineering clamps- 1 1/8" bar, 5/8" up, 5/8" forward- I'm 6'2", much roomier..
https://www.enduroeng.com/ProductDetail ... 1254937313
Crappy pic-
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One-Piece clamp = Bars no longer tweak when they hit the ground... Two piece clamp with rubber mounts = bars twist even when they hit the sand on a tip over.
rbates9 - I wasn't looking to change the whole clamp, just the top piece. The lower KDX clamps (under the bar) can stay. For instance, I glanced at a KLX140 the other day, and it had a stock Kawasaki one-piece top clamp. Wouldn't it be cool if the spacing was similar!
tirebiter - The BRP is the entire clamp (top & bottom), which is more than I wanted really, for $109. The Enduro clamp isn't a one-piece top clamp, just different bar mounts, and $69. The FRP piece is $30, and just the one-piece top clamp.... Know what I mean? Just looking for a Kawasaki version of that, hopefully on Ebay or in a forum for super cheap....
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rbates9 - I wasn't looking to change the whole clamp, just the top piece. The lower KDX clamps (under the bar) can stay. For instance, I glanced at a KLX140 the other day, and it had a stock Kawasaki one-piece top clamp. Wouldn't it be cool if the spacing was similar!
tirebiter - The BRP is the entire clamp (top & bottom), which is more than I wanted really, for $109. The Enduro clamp isn't a one-piece top clamp, just different bar mounts, and $69. The FRP piece is $30, and just the one-piece top clamp.... Know what I mean? Just looking for a Kawasaki version of that, hopefully on Ebay or in a forum for super cheap....
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In all seriousness, I'd much rather loosen the bar mounts and straighten stuff up than have to replace the bars on a regular basis. I don't go down much anymore, but when I do, I go down HARD. I frequently have to straighten the bar clamps, but I find this much better than replacing my bars every time I crash.
If you're set on it though, these guys have some super nice stuff
http://www.emigracing.com/
If you're set on it though, these guys have some super nice stuff
http://www.emigracing.com/
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it'll depend also on the type of bar you have, aftermarket are usually a lot stronger. And also if you're running barkbuster like the cycra top clamp solid mount, I haven't bend any bar so far.
I personally like the rubber mount too but with a one piece top clamp. with the stock mount every spill I'd take I'd have to tweak the bars back. PITA!
I personally like the rubber mount too but with a one piece top clamp. with the stock mount every spill I'd take I'd have to tweak the bars back. PITA!
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Than look here http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com ... A=200&B=24 Part #46012 That may be what you are looking for. When I did my fork swap I left the bar mounts tight on the bars and tried putting them in to the KX triple and it lined right up but the studs were too long.thedeatons wrote:rbates9 - I wasn't looking to change the whole clamp, just the top piece. The lower KDX clamps (under the bar) can stay. For instance, I glanced at a KLX140 the other day, and it had a stock Kawasaki one-piece top clamp. Wouldn't it be cool if the spacing was similar!
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here's another one for the "parts from other bikes that fit KDXs" stickyrbates9 wrote:Than look here http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com ... A=200&B=24 Part #46012 That may be what you are looking for. When I did my fork swap I left the bar mounts tight on the bars and tried putting them in to the KX triple and it lined right up but the studs were too long.thedeatons wrote:rbates9 - I wasn't looking to change the whole clamp, just the top piece. The lower KDX clamps (under the bar) can stay. For instance, I glanced at a KLX140 the other day, and it had a stock Kawasaki one-piece top clamp. Wouldn't it be cool if the spacing was similar!
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If you look at my pic, you'll see that the odo is now mounted in the center, and about an inch forward. I did it by flipping the OEM mount upside down, drilling a new center hole and grinding the back side ridges a bit..thedeatons wrote:By the way, i moved my odometer to the front of the triple clamp using a DR350 odometer mount. It gave me more room for a barpad, and fit perfectly. The odometers are the same also... Since we are talking about part interchangeability...
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If I can't do it, I'm sure someone else can!
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Re: Barclamp Alternative to FRP
If anyone is still looking, here's a good deal on a one piece bar mount. Its a pretty good deal so I just wanted to share it with my fellow KDX rider.
$10 for the bar mount and you can call and ask for $6 usps flat rate shipping. They said they have them in 7/8" and 1 1/8".
http://www.devolracing.com/One-Piece-Ba ... p_289.html
$10 for the bar mount and you can call and ask for $6 usps flat rate shipping. They said they have them in 7/8" and 1 1/8".
http://www.devolracing.com/One-Piece-Ba ... p_289.html