Cracked Triple

Boca · 04-17-2013, 06:46 PM

Found this today on my 01 640 SM. KTM wants $120 or so for a replacement but I see a lot of aftermarket "upgrades" available. If I am gonna switch it out does it make sense to explore other options? Bar position is comfortable and I can not imagine needing any sort of performance upgrade but...open my eyes for me. Do some of the high end aftermarket clamps affect feel or are they just less likely to do what this one did?

Foot dragger · 04-17-2013, 07:19 PM

I had one crack like that,it was from over tightening it,they dont really crack just from riding it around usually.

peterman · 04-17-2013, 08:12 PM

find a good local welding shop,
,if you brought that in to my shop I'd charge you $40,,,you should be able to find someone to match that quote,,if they want much more than that, move on to the next shop.

clintnz · 04-17-2013, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foot dragger

,they dont really crack just from riding it around usually.

They don't even crack like that when you drive into the side of a sheep at 50mph in my experience

Be aware that aftermarket triples probably won't have the rubber mounted bar clamps or instrument mounting points that the stocker has.

Cheers
Clint

dieselcruiserhead · 04-17-2013, 08:32 PM

I wouldn't weld it, it is cast aluminum so it might be risky. You check the part number and typically the last 4 numbers are the offset of your triples. It should be 18, 20, or 22 usually, most likely 18 or 20. Then buy the corresponding replacement. Any one will due but I prefer the factory KTM billet clamps in the same offset personally.

KTM talk in the classifieds section has lots of triples, or get aftermarket. lots of dealers are also having spring sales, our local one is having a 25% of in a couple days.

For example, this is a KTM 22mm offset clamp:
http://shop.ktm.com/us_en/powerparts...e-clamp-8.html

Droptarotter · 04-18-2013, 02:43 AM

This is in the flea market................

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=866733

Cheers

Foot dragger · 04-18-2013, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dieselcruiserhead

I wouldn't weld it, it is cast aluminum so it might be risky. You check the part number and typically the last 4 numbers are the offset of your triples. It should be 18, 20, or 22 usually, most likely 18 or 20. Then buy the corresponding replacement. Any one will due but I prefer the factory KTM billet clamps in the same offset personally.

KTM talk in the classifieds section has lots of triples, or get aftermarket. lots of dealers are also having spring sales, our local one is having a 25% of in a couple days.

For example, this is a KTM 22mm offset clamp:
http://shop.ktm.com/us_en/powerparts...e-clamp-8.html

I was a kid when I broke the triple clamp on my YZ,had it welded and it cracked again rt away,cast alu doesnt always weld so nice.

Boca · 04-20-2013, 04:27 PM

Got some PMs from folks with used units for sale, thanks.

04-17-2013, 06:46 PM	#1
Boca ^OP Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Backwoods, SW of the Atl Oddometer: 70	Cracked Triple Found this today on my 01 640 SM. KTM wants $120 or so for a replacement but I see a lot of aftermarket "upgrades" available. If I am gonna switch it out does it make sense to explore other options? Bar position is comfortable and I can not imagine needing any sort of performance upgrade but...open my eyes for me. Do some of the high end aftermarket clamps affect feel or are they just less likely to do what this one did? __________________ My LC4

04-17-2013, 07:19 PM	#2
Foot dragger beat up ex flat tracker Joined: Dec 2006 Location: chico,just below rag dump(nor-cal) Oddometer: 6,774	I had one crack like that,it was from over tightening it,they dont really crack just from riding it around usually. __________________ 2003 DR 650.(1976 Montesa 250 Enduro-nice!) - - 1990 MASI TEAM-3V.- 1976 Motobecane, Super-Mirage.- Kona, HumuHumuNukuNukuApua'a. Single Speed ThRaShEr BiKe. 1968 360 Greeves challenger MXer. 1999 Triumph Trophy 1200. 2011 KTM530 EXC. 2012 KONA Hei Hei Deluxe (ongoing bike issues) -2009 KTM 200XC-W.

04-17-2013, 08:12 PM	#3
peterman cop magnet Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Springfield,,,,like the Simpsons,,,orygun Oddometer: 11,007	find a good local welding shop, ,if you brought that in to my shop I'd charge you $40,,,you should be able to find someone to match that quote,,if they want much more than that, move on to the next shop. __________________ peterman ___________________________ A friend is someone who reaches out to touch your hand,,and touches your heart.

04-17-2013, 08:32 PM	#5
dieselcruiserhead Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Park City, Utah Oddometer: 932	I wouldn't weld it, it is cast aluminum so it might be risky. You check the part number and typically the last 4 numbers are the offset of your triples. It should be 18, 20, or 22 usually, most likely 18 or 20. Then buy the corresponding replacement. Any one will due but I prefer the factory KTM billet clamps in the same offset personally. KTM talk in the classifieds section has lots of triples, or get aftermarket. lots of dealers are also having spring sales, our local one is having a 25% of in a couple days. For example, this is a KTM 22mm offset clamp: http://shop.ktm.com/us_en/powerparts...e-clamp-8.html __________________ andreshoumatoff.smugmug.com Grand Staircase Escalante (& Utah General) Road Reports Make it happen (all 7 parts)

04-18-2013, 02:43 AM	#6
Droptarotter Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Cloverdale Oddometer: 832	This is in the flea market................ http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=866733 Cheers __________________ HP2 Sport, R1200S, R100S, KTM 640 Adventure, KTM 520 EXC/Motard, Yamaha RZ350, Hodaka 125 Wombat

04-20-2013, 04:27 PM	#8
Boca ^OP Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Backwoods, SW of the Atl Oddometer: 70	Got some PMs from folks with used units for sale, thanks. __________________ My LC4

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