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Mouting clip-ons on my Le Mans III

FinkBrau

FinkBrau

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Hi folks, I'm new here so before asking questions I'll start by introducting myself, 'cause I'm a polite dude, y'know...

I'm Pierre, 24 from France, and I just recently bought a sweet '88 Le Mans III with a 1000SP's engine, café racer style :
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I bought it just as on the picture, and there are some details that, I think, can be improved...

First, I'd like to complete the Café look by giving her the basics : clip-ons. So I bougth a pair of Tommasellis.


Now, I'm wondering if I'll have to drop off the whole fork to mount them... I untightened all the screws of the superior T but I can't remove it... And as I don't want to do anything wrong, I prefer asking for advices...

Here is the superior T:
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TE2.JPG


Now there's this big nut on the steering column, under the T, but I'm not sure... Anyone in here is able to give me a hand on this?


Thanks a lot,
Pierre.
 
Hi Pierre,
Welcome! I think you have a LeMans IV or V not a III, the rotors don't match the LMIII. The top triple clamp can be removed to install the clip-on without removing or affecting the steering bearings. The top clamp should slide right up after the bolts are loosened.


Rafael
 
You may be right about the model... In fact I bought it thinking it was a 1000SP, but then the owner told me the frame was from a '88 Le Mans, and it's registered as a Le Mans... That's all I know. Thanks for the heads up anyway.


For the clamp, it just can't slide due to the upper part of the steering column, the one you see on the first picture, on top of the clamp. It seems to be tappered inside but there is no grip to loosen it.
 
I see what you mean, I didn't notice that top fastener, it's definitely not stock MG. I did an image search on google and could not find a smooth nut like that. All the triple clamps I found used a hex nut or a pin system. My hope was to find the brand then you'll have a lead on how to remove it. Would've been nice if you had gotten information about the modifications done. Oh well. You need to try some tools that are similar to a pipe fitting chain wrench; something that squeezes as you apply torque. If you can find one small enough; you can fit some sheet rubber over the smooth nut to protect the finish. A monkey wrench with leather in the jaw might even work, you'd have to be very careful though. I don't think the taper tells you how this smooth nut goes on, I think its threaded. I bet if you take a close look at the top you'll see the start of the threads.
 
If you can't easily get the nut off you could try loosening the clamps and sliding the fork legs down through the T instead. For the top nuts I use a flank drive impact socket and T-handle.

Peter
 
Ok so I finally unmounted the wheel, calipers, fender and headlight, and the tubes seem to move. But as I can't properly keep the bike stable with one jack, I can't pull too hard.

So I'll call a friend and we'll do that properly...


Still, what a pain in the ass just to put clip-ons! :laugh:
 
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