When I lived in Germany in the 80's there were plenty of small singles and twins decked out as cafe' racers. Clip on bars, sticky tires, and not much else.

I wanted to replace the front foresail - I mean stock fender - as it's ugly, ineffective for street use, and catches gusts on the highway - especially from 18 wheelers.

I bought two fenders from Maier. the first is a superbike-style that I haven't tried yet. The other was a classic cafe'-style "coffin" style. Painted it with Grabber Green Duplicolor that is holding up very well so far.

This fender has quite a bit of clearance, so even if I picked up a thick coat of mud, I don't think there'd be a problem.

Other visible mods are larger front brake, large rear rack, barkbusters, Honda XR mirrors, new rear brake bracket. Planned changes are 16 tooth sprocket, better street tires and a 19" x 2.5" wide front rim with a 110/80x19 section. Progressive front springs, need to change the oil!

http://www.geocities.com/theseventhfirst/KLR_RS_800.jpg

Sweet. To complete the look, lose the fairing and square headlight, put on a single round one, get some low slung handle bars, and a Davida helmet with Halcion goggles. Bob's yer uncle, mate. :character00201:

And I never understood the term "clip on" handlebars - what does that mean exactly?

Ryan

//And I never understood the term "clip on" handlebars - what does that mean exactly?

Ryan
The clip on to each side of the fork tubes, rather than to a bracket at the top of the triple tree. Often bar-end mirrors are used as well.

Here's an example.
http://photos.motorcycle-usa.com/developmentweb.jpg

Maier also makes a round bikini fairing, but the bike would need a lot of suspension work to be worth that kind of effort. I'd rather keep to the 80/20 results/effort ratio! Namely, the stock bars have been shortened 1.5" on a side - just about the max you can shorten them without changing the layout.

Now tha is one sweet looking Triumph !!

how did you mount the fender??

Don't forget the SS brake lines too. Made a big difference in mine. Looks good with the fender!!

MB4

that fender looks so nice. cant really tell that it isnt factory equipment, and its a major improvement.

how did you mount the fender??
Two hose clamps.

Bike is sold so it's going for sale on eBay next week.