clutch perch for mounting mirrors?

[the SS show]

can anyone tell me if the factory fz6 levers fit in a fzr600 clutch perch? i need i clutch perch that has a mirror mount and i dont want to spend $100+ on one of the euro chutch setups from yamaha i have aftermarket levers and i emailed the manufacturer and they didnt seem to know what a fzr600 was much less if the levers would fit. also they dont make a matching shorty lever that is for a fzr600 application. if anyone knows a clutch perch that has a mirror mount on top that would hold a fz6 lever that would be great... or even one i could get a shorty lever to match the other. thanks in advance....

 

[Ben_H]

You can use an fz8 clutch perch that's what I did it was $20 from dealer

 

[the SS show]

You can use an fz8 clutch perch that's what I did it was $20 from dealer

awesome. the fz6 levers fit that perch?

 

[Ben_H]

Yes they do I have a set of adjustable levers and I also used the fz8 mirrors

 

[the SS show]

Good deal. Thanks

 

[VeeDubbinJetta91]

Yes they do I have a set of adjustable levers and I also used the fz8 mirrors

what did you do for the rh/front brake side? would you have to purchase the fz8 front master as well or where does that mirror attach?

 

[the SS show]

I think the norm is too drill/tap the brake side on the flat spot next to the master

 

[Ben_H]

Yes I drilled the master and tapped it with a 10x1.25 left handed thread worked great

 

[subaron]

Does anyone know where in Toronto I would be able to buy a 10x1.25 left hand tap?

Or is there any other way to tap it. Say by drilling a 10mm hole and then forcing the mirror thereby creating the grooves?

Also, I am assuming that I first drill with a 10mm drill bit and then I tap with a 10x1.25 left hand tap. Is this correct?

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Does anyone know where in Toronto I would be able to buy a 10x1.25 left hand tap?

Or is there any other way to tap it. Say by drilling a 10mm hole and then forcing the mirror thereby creating the grooves?

Also, I am assuming that I first drill with a 10mm drill bit and then I tap with a 10x1.25 left hand tap. Is this correct?

It should say on the tap what size hole to drill (likely in real small lettering)

It shouldn't be that hard to find a reverse thread tap. Do a search on-line, they have to be out there...


Also, PM Ben H and see if you pick up shipping, you can borrow his tap or buy it outright.. That tap is not going to be used often...

 

[Ben_H]

I got my tap from McMasterCarr i think it was $18 and my chart said 9mm

 

[subaron]

I got my tap from McMasterCarr i think it was $18 and my chart said 9mm

Thanks for the info.

I ended up ordering one from ebay. The guy is out of hong kong and was selling a right hand tap. I asked for left. It appeared that he understood. Will find out within a month when he ships it...lol

The naked fz6 is coming along nicely!

Just ordered fz8 clutch holder with a mirror mount.

 

[jdmdohcpower]

Does anyone know if the fz8 mirrors fold or move like the stock fz6?

 

[Ben_H]

no they don't fold

 

[jdmdohcpower]

Qual Tech 10 x 1.25 Left Hand Metric Tap High Speed Steel - HermansCentral.com

 

[Nolift911]

So with a left hand tap do you turn clockwise or counter clock wise to tap the thread...?

I am guessing counter clockwise but just want to be sure...

 

[jdmdohcpower]

Counter clockwise
I just did the fz8 perch and drilled and tapped the master with fz8 mirrors. There is no better option!

 

[zackeeboy]

Counter clockwise
I just did the fz8 perch and drilled and tapped the master with fz8 mirrors. There is no better option!

Just curious, but how far down did you drill on the master? My FZ8 perch will be here any day and need to drill/tap the master. I have knockoff mirrors that came with a regular and reverse thread bolt, so I can tap it either direction.