Triple tree swap 1200 and 1300????

[Holgi]

I was told that the right steering is a little bend before i bought my Venture 1200 project. But now i found that it must be the triple tree.

In Ebay there are some triple trees for the 1300. Extreme cheap, but high intl. shipping cost at some sellers.

I found out that the lower part is the same part number with both models (1200 & 1300).

But the upper part is 26H-23435-02-98 for the 1200 and 1NL-23440-00-98 for the 1300.

Does anybody know what the difference is? Are these parts interchangeable?

Or does someone have a good for me and will ship it for small money to Switzerland?

Thank you

Holger

[RandyR]

For those in the US that haven't shipped overseas, USPS Priority International is the cheapest and easiest way to do it. You can even fill out and print the customs form (2 minutes) online before dropping the package off at the Post Office.

[Holgi]

Thank you Randy!

Shipping costs are not the problem. I bought a lot parts for my 1100V-Star from the states in the last years. And due this i know USPS and the prices.

Most important for me is to know if i can use the compleet 1300 Triple tree on my 1200.

Greetings

Holger

[Condor]

I was told that the right steering is a little bend before i bought my Venture 1200 project. But now i found that it must be the triple tree.

In Ebay there are some triple trees for the 1300. Extreme cheap, but high intl. shipping cost at some sellers.

I found out that the lower part is the same part number with both models (1200 & 1300).

But the upper part is 26H-23435-02-98 for the 1200 and 1NL-23440-00-98 for the 1300.

Does anybody know what the difference is? Are these parts interchangeable?

Or does someone have a good for me and will ship it for small money to Switzerland?

Thank you

Holger

 

I have a triple tree from a 1988 available. I don't think there's a compatability difference between the MkI and the MkII, but I don't know for sure. Anyone know for sure?? I have shipped to Europe, so if you're interested $100US plus shipping via USPS International Priority. LMK....

[skydoc_17]

Hey Holgi,

Welcome to the site by the way! I would be willing to send you the entire front end of a 1986 MKII VR which would allow you to run the 4 piston calipers (or R1 Calipers for that matter) from the MKII's. This would include the triple tree, both fork tubes, both lowers and the anti-dive units. What ever the actual cost would be, thats what you would pay.

Let me know if I can help you with this issue. Oh, and one more thing your bike would be one of the few in Europe with the 4 piston calipers in the front. (Braggin' Rights) Check out this link:

 

[ame=http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=27170]VR to R1 Brake Swap Part 1! - VentureRider.Org[/ame]

 

 

Earl

[MiCarl]

Looking at the parts fiche you cannot just plug in the upper.

 

Looks like vibration dampers were added in 86 so you'd need those and 1NL-23442-00-00 HOLDER, handle lower. This is the part the handle bars clamp to.

[gscbertrand]

Hey Earl how much for that front end?

[skydoc_17]

Hey Garry,

You Can send a nuclear missile to Switzerland but you can't send a toothbrush to Canada!!!

 

 

 

PM sent.

Earl

[gscbertrand]

That's ok because I don't have room for the missle.

[skydoc_17]

Hey Holgi,

Option "B" would be I buy this Ebay Item #260489071551 for $25.00 US with the shipping then send it to you for what ever the shipping costs are. I am willing to do that but the auction ends in 3 hours.

Earl

[PEIslander]

Holger,

 

I have a triple tree from an 84 in good condition which you can have. I did a quick check online and Canada Post will want about $70.00 shipping. If you're interested let me know and I'll get an accurate rate and you'll only pay the actual cost of shipping.

 

I think Skydoc's offer is pretty good too and the brake upgrade might be worth the extra shipping cost.

 

PM me if you're interested.

[Holgi]

Hey Earl!

That is a great offer from you!

But inbetween i was thinking about, that i first have to find out what year my bike definitely is.

It is a 1200TD 47G, sold and first year on the road 1989. A very low serial number too. And i found parts in the bike that where produced in 1986. So i am unsure if this will be the same 1200 like sold in the US?

 

Will take a ride to the Swiss Yamaha general importer next days. It is not far away. There we will check which part numbers i need for my serial number. And then i can check if this will combine with the US models.

 

You also have put a finger on a wound. I was thinking about better brakes.

Next week i have a date (?) at the "technical control by law". There we have to go every three years. I will ask the engeneer if they would agree a upgrade with R1 calipers.

Holger

[Holgi]

Holger,

 

I have a triple tree from an 84 in good condition which you can have. I did a quick check online and Canada Post will want about $70.00 shipping. If you're interested let me know and I'll get an accurate rate and you'll only pay the actual cost of shipping.

 

I think Skydoc's offer is pretty good too and the brake upgrade might be worth the extra shipping cost.

 

PM me if you're interested.

 

Thank you for your offer too!

I will keep your offer in my mind. And add some swiss chocolate (almost as good as Cadbury`s) if we come together.

But first i have to check if the canadian 84 upper part will fit my somehow unnown year.

Thank you

Holger

[Squeeze]

Hey Earl!

That is a great offer from you!

But inbetween i was thinking about, that i first have to find out what year my bike definitely is.

It is a 1200TD 47G, sold and first year on the road 1989. A very low serial number too. And i found parts in the bike that where produced in 1986. So i am unsure if this will be the same 1200 like sold in the US?

 

Will take a ride to the Swiss Yamaha general importer next days. It is not far away. There we will check which part numbers i need for my serial number. And then i can check if this will combine with the US models.

 

You also have put a finger on a wound. I was thinking about better brakes.

Next week i have a date (?) at the "technical control by law". There we have to go every three years. I will ask the engeneer if they would agree a upgrade with R1 calipers.

Holger

 

I'm sorry to say Holgi, but those R1 Caliper Upgrade never will pass your MFK. It's a great working Upgrade but you may have to go illegal on that.

[Condor]

Hey Earl!

That is a great offer from you!

But inbetween i was thinking about, that i first have to find out what year my bike definitely is.

It is a 1200TD 47G, sold and first year on the road 1989. A very low serial number too. And i found parts in the bike that where produced in 1986. So i am unsure if this will be the same 1200 like sold in the US?

 

If the lettering scheme of things for europe is the same as the US, the 'G' stands for 1986. Not sure about the 1200cc eng though, as the 86US came with a 1300cc except the V-Max which stayed the same throughout it's production run.

[Holgi]

I'm sorry to say Holgi, but those R1 Caliper Upgrade never will pass your MFK. It's a great working Upgrade but you may have to go illegal on that.

 

Will see on friday.

Inbetween i changed the old worn brake pads with Lucas pads and cut off the AntiDive. Now the brakes are much better than before. Feels like 30% more brake performance. A 1200 triple tree is on the way for less than 80$ incl. shipping and after the MFK i will take the complete fork apart. Adding progressive springs, new gaskets and bearings, and check the upper tubes. The tubes could cause my problem too if they are bend. But impossible to see without taking apart.

Have been at the importer to pay more for the gaskets, than i have payd for the prog. springs. There they have confirmed that my bike is a 86 model.

To be continued.

Holgi

[Squeeze]

That doesn't fit. Hostettler doesn't know his Stuff... :whistling:

 

"Taking the Anti-Dive out" tells me you have hydraulic Anti-Dive. That's a '83-'85 Fork(so callled MK I here). '86 and up has electric Anti-Dive and that has nothing to do with the Brake other than the Solenoids are operated by the Brake Light.

 

If you check the Mounting Bolt Distance of the Calipers, they should be 83mm and 2 Piston Calipers. '86-'93 (we refer them as MKII here) have four Piston Calipers with 100mm Mounting Bolt Distance.

 

Feels like 30 Percent more stopping Power ? Congrats, you now have reached 60 Percent of the R1 Caliper Conversion.

 

Of Course, Parts are expensive on our Side of the Pond, in your Home Country even more than in Germany.