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Motorcycle Racing => Wrenching => Topic started by: tshort on July 10, 2003, 12:30:59 PM

Title: SV triple clamp replacement
Post by: tshort on July 10, 2003, 12:30:59 PM
Anyone ever replace the steering stem/triple clamps on their SV?

How did you get the ignition module off?  Looks like a pair of Torx screws holding it on, except there is a pin in the middle of the torx opening, which makes it impossible to get a standard torx bit into it.  Looks to me like another one of those "using the special tool, remove the special screws" deals.
Title: Re: SV triple clamp replacement
Post by: spyderchick on July 10, 2003, 01:06:06 PM
you've got mail
Title: Re: SV triple clamp replacement
Post by: tshort on July 10, 2003, 01:48:09 PM
Thanks Alexa.  And in case anyone else is wondering - it's a Torx T40 Tamperproof screw, per Nate - thanks, Nate!
Title: Re: SV triple clamp replacement
Post by: ninelives59 on July 11, 2003, 06:12:22 PM
find a snap on dealer,they will sell you the tool to remove them.They are called security torx bolts..
Title: Re: SV triple clamp replacement
Post by: Nate R on July 11, 2003, 09:50:32 PM
I got one for me and Tom to share. McMaster-Carr had it for $9.  :D    
Title: Re: SV triple clamp replacement
Post by: mdr14 on July 12, 2003, 10:30:25 PM
Tom, if you need help figuring out the wiring to remove the ignition switch, let me know.

Title: Re: SV triple clamp replacement
Post by: Nate R on July 13, 2003, 08:23:00 AM
Matt, I do, I dunno if Tom's getting rid of his, or just taking it off temp. I want to put in just toggle switches. I haven't studied the diagram REAL hard yet, but there's 3 circuits that get switched on by the ignition. One is lighting, so I know i can get rid of at least one. Dunno whether I'd need 2 toggles then, or just 1.   Do you have an SV wiring Diag? When you're back in town do you wanna take a look at one and talk about it?

BTW: What IS a Labrum? Dictionary.com didnt help. I assume its a ligament in the shoulder area?

Title: Re: SV triple clamp replacement
Post by: unforgivenracing on August 02, 2003, 09:02:01 PM
That is called a "s-Torx head, and you can find the drivers for $3-4 bucks at a Hardware store.  Common size is a 3, and 6. ;D
QuoteAnyone ever replace the steering stem/triple clamps on their SV?

How did you get the ignition module off?  Looks like a pair of Torx screws holding it on, except there is a pin in the middle of the torx opening, which makes it impossible to get a standard torx bit into it.  Looks to me like another one of those "using the special tool, remove the special screws" deals.
Title: Re: SV triple clamp replacement
Post by: lbk on August 14, 2003, 10:42:11 AM
If you want to bypass the ignition switch it is as follows.

Orange w/white & Black and white put 100ohm 1/2 watt resister between. Red + Orange with switch. The other two get put together. This is the explanation I have it's not very good I know. I will check it tonight and describe it a little better. Will also try to get some pictures posted so that it is even easier.
Title: Re: SV triple clamp replacement
Post by: Nate R on August 14, 2003, 11:17:46 PM
thanx lbk! Ed Key gave me the info about the resistor, and I was able to do it like I wanted. No need for the pics for me.  :)
Title: Re: SV triple clamp replacement
Post by: lbk on August 16, 2003, 07:58:35 AM
Ok I won't bother then, I just knew that explanation sucked and no one would be able to figure it out from that. But if you arleady got it, then I won't bother unless someone else asks.
Title: Re: SV triple clamp replacement
Post by: Nate R on August 16, 2003, 09:57:59 AM
Also, I have the S-Torx bit for the ignition removal if anyone wants to borrow/buy it.
Title: Re: SV triple clamp replacement
Post by: lbk on August 16, 2003, 10:13:49 AM
Nate I want to borrow it, or buy it if it's cheap. Want to pull the ignition completely since it's already a toggle switch.
Title: Re: SV triple clamp replacement
Post by: Nate R on August 16, 2003, 10:36:59 AM
Well, it cost me $10 + shipping, so it was about 14. I'll give it to you next weekend for 10, or just to borrow for free.

Title: Re: SV triple clamp replacement
Post by: lbk on August 16, 2003, 04:49:50 PM
Ok I think I'll just borrow it since this is probably the only time I'll ever use it. But either way I'll talk to you about it at the track :D
Title: Re: SV triple clamp replacement
Post by: Nate R on August 16, 2003, 05:30:49 PM
Sure! I'll be sure to bring it then. Anyone else wanna use it if lbk does borrow it? If not, maybe I'll lower the price  :D