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broke upper steering head fork pinch clamp-can it be fixed?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by eric.jones, Jul 24, 2008.

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    eric.jones New Member

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    I obviously over tightened the fork pinch clamp on my (upper steering head / triple tree clamp / crown, handle) whatever it's called. Can it be fixed ? Do I need to replace? Does anyone have one? 1982 XJ650J Maxim
    See the attached picture...
     

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    Re: broke steering head fork pinch clamp - can it be fixed ?

    Due to the critical importance of the triple tree to the safety of the rider, I would hop on ebay and find a replacement. I would not even attempt to repair it.
     
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    Re: broke steering head fork pinch clamp - can it be fixed ?

    I have one for a '82 Seca 750 - -black, couple scratches, mounts the bars on rubber isolated risers. Might bring your bars up 1/2 inch. Check with someone that the dimensions will work. PM me.
     
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    I have one for an 85 Maxim-X 750. Don't know if it would work but if it does (the drawing looks the same), you can have it.
     
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    The head cross member is cast aluminum, I wouldn't weld it. Get yourself another from what ever source works for you.
     
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    Re: broke upper steering head fork pinch clamp-can it be fix

    fyi part number/name is

    SKU: 4H7-23435-00-98
    CROWN, HANDLE LOW GLOSS BLACK
     
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    Re: broke upper steering head fork pinch clamp-can it be fix

    I think I found one on ebay $109.00
     
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    Re: broke upper steering head fork pinch clamp-can it be fix

    Hi Eric, sorry to hear about your problem, hope you get fixed up.
    How did you do that graphic?
    Wiz.
     
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    Eric,
    I think I have one that would let go for much less than 109 bucks. I'll make sure I have, I'm sure I do, let me know what you can afford and we'll figure it out.

    The Buff
     
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    Eric,
    I have that part in front if me. Let me know if you want it.

    The Buff
     
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    I sent a PM
    thanks, Eric
     
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    broke upper steering head fork pinch clamp-can it be fix

    got a replacement fork pinch clamp from Great-Buffalo...
    how snug is just snug enough? Dont want to break another one!
     
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    Re: broke upper steering head fork pinch clamp-can it be fix

    2.0 Kgf m or 14 lbf ft
     
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    the point being USE A TORQUE WRENCH. If you don't have one go buy a decent one, you WILL need it to work on these bikes. It will save you a lot of headaches (might have saved this one...)
     
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