armyofda12mnkeys Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I was debating replace my xs400 mounting brackets with the simple kind that can just screw on the fork (like these) I was curious... the stock 'mounting brackets' that are on the XS bikes are these kind. like they are part of the fork vs a screw-in type like aftermarket ones. Can I just remove the old ones when i start working on my forks and screw in the new brackets onto whatever is underneith that? or there is ugly metal underneith them and they are NOT meant to be removed (like maybe what I'd want to do is chop off the actual headlight mount that is welded? onto that stock metal piece and attach/screw the aftermarket mounting brackets onto that metal piece). Thanks! On a sidenote, Anyone know anyone from Philly that would come over and help me on my forks and get paid to teach me a thing or two haha (id like to do it right and no mechanic Ive talked to will let me help/watch). I have all the parts/supplies/and most tools needed for front-end (replace steering bearings, install gaiters, install oil seals). Could be an ongoing thing, as i wanted to learn carbs next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted June 8, 2010 Moderator Share Posted June 8, 2010 you'll be ok with those aftermarket ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armyofda12mnkeys Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 you'll be ok with those aftermarket ones. I was asking as the old stock ones seem like they are part of the upper fork system with those mounting pieces to kinda permanently attached the cylindrical part that goes over the upper fork. I can just remove the whole thing entirely when putting front-end back on? That would be nice as then I can just screw in the aftermarket ones even after i put the forks back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted June 8, 2010 Moderator Share Posted June 8, 2010 I was asking as the old stock ones seem like they are part of the upper fork system with those mounting pieces to kinda permanently attached the cylindrical part that goes over the upper fork. I can just remove the whole thing entirely when putting front-end back on? That would be nice as then I can just screw in the aftermarket ones even after i put the forks back on. you'll be ok with those aftermarket ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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