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solid rack clamps

PostPosted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:48 pm
by jono
Are these worth fitting - do they make any meaningful difference to steering feel or is it best to stick to the rubber bushed items?

Regards.

Jon

Re: solid rack clamps

PostPosted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 2:40 pm
by john.p.clegg
Jon

I fitted them and de-fitted them a while later...too much vibration..

John :wink:

Re: solid rack clamps

PostPosted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:29 pm
by CBUEB1771
john.p.clegg wrote:I fitted them and de-fitted them a while later...too much vibration..


I agree with John. I fitted the solid clamps shortly after I replaced the steering column flex joint with an all metal universal. It made my +2 very unpleasant to drive. I went back to the standard rack mounts but retained the steering column u-joint. That combination is entirely acceptable.

Re: solid rack clamps

PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 5:58 pm
by tdafforn
I had them on a spitfire and have them on my +2..
Can't say I ave noticed much difference
Tim

Re: solid rack clamps

PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:40 pm
by gerrym
Fit the original (Triumph style) clamps with polyurethane bushes. That will avoid the main problem, soft rubber.

Regards
Gerry

Re: solid rack clamps

PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:43 pm
by elj221c
For me, they are the way to go.

But then, I have a space frame, wide wheels etc. so what do I know! :)

Try them, if they don't work for you put 'em on ebay.

Roy
'65 S2

Re: solid rack clamps

PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:28 pm
by elansprint71
Ron Hickman had them on his Sprint.

Hey- what did he know? :twisted:

Re: solid rack clamps

PostPosted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:54 am
by elancoupe
I never noticed additonal vibrations with solid rack mounts.

Two less pieces of rapidly decaying rubber is OK by me. :D