fork tube diameter?

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SpitfireRick

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• Oct 10, 2006

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gents, of course somewhere listed there is the diameter of the upper fork tube, but maybe someone can save me the time and let me know. I am interested in fitting clip ons and a new head lamp bracket, so I need this info.
thanks in advance,
Rick

 

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Stanchion O/D = 1.3589/1.3574 inches (34.518mm/34.480mm).

 

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LAB,
so does that mean I need a 34mm or 35mm bracket/clip on?
Rick
PS....thanks for the quick reply

 

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= 34.5mm!

Depends on the type I suppose?
Many types are just a split tube clamp with lugs and bolts to pull them up tight, others could be machined especially to fit?
So maybe worth asking the supplier?
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Update

The split tube type advertised by RGM are described as "35mm".

http://www.rgmmotors.co.uk/images/full/full_601b.jpg

 

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• Oct 10, 2006

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Be a bit careful here, you won't be able for instance to get Tommasellis with alloy fittings to clamp properly, although chromed steel cheaper types will. The clamps will be a bit overtightened though.