KTM SXS Factory Triple Clamps
MSRP: $599.99
$479.99
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The KTM SXS Factory Adjustable Offset Triple Clamps are an elite factory racing chassis upgrade engineered to replace cast OEM triple clamps, providing tunable steering geometry, enhanced front-end traction, and reduced fork stiction for KTM and Husqvarna motocross and enduro motorcycles. Factory cast triple clamps are rigid and inflexible, often pinching the fork tubes under hard clamping loads and transmitting harsh vibrations into the rider's hands. KTM SXS Factory clamps solve this with CNC-machined aerospace billet aluminum and engineered flex zones.
Machined from high-strength 7075-T6 billet aluminum and finished in KTM's iconic factory orange anodizing, the SXS triple clamps feature precise clamping bore geometry that distributes clamping pressure 360 degrees around the fork tubes, preventing fork binding and allowing the WP 48mm internal damping cartridges to stroke with zero stiction. The defining engineering feature is the adjustable steering stem offset: by loosening the bottom steering stem bolt and rotating the stem insert 180 degrees, riders can switch between a 20mm and 22mm offset. The 22mm setting provides rock-solid high-speed stability on fast rough tracks, while the 20mm setting shortens trail for razor-sharp steering in tight ruts and technical switchbacks.
- Material: 100% CNC-machined 7075-T6 aerospace billet aluminum
- Offset Adjustability: Dual-offset geometry (Tunable between 20mm and 22mm offset)
- Fork Clamping Bore: Precision-machined 48mm split clamping collars
- Finish: Factory KTM hard-anodized orange coating
- Handlebar Mount: Rubber-isolated bar mount pockets to isolate engine vibration
### Step-by-Step Installation & Safety Protocols Installation requires a motorcycle stand, steering stem socket, and torque wrench. Remove the front wheel, brake caliper, front fender, and fork legs. Unbolt the top steering stem nut and remove the stock triple clamps and stem bearings. Clean and pack the tapered steering stem bearings with fresh waterproof grease. Slide the KTM SXS bottom clamp and stem through the frame head tube. Install the upper clamp and torque the steering stem adjuster nut to set bearing preload (the handlebars should sweep smoothly with zero free play). Slide fork legs into the clamps to the desired line height. Torque upper clamp pinch bolts to 17 Nm and lower clamp pinch bolts to 12 Nm (do not over-torque lower bolts, which causes fork tube pinching). Reinstall the front wheel and brake assembly.
### Maintenance & Bearing Greasing Maintenance involves periodically checking steering stem bearing tightness and greasing bearings annually.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the practical difference between 20mm and 22mm offset?
A: A 22mm offset increases wheel trail, providing superior straight-line stability on fast, rough tracks. A 20mm offset decreases trail, making the front end turn into tight corners and ruts with less rider effort.
Q: Why do the lower clamp bolts have a lower torque spec than the upper bolts?
A: The lower clamp surrounds the fork bushing area. Torquing lower bolts above 12 Nm can distort the outer fork tube, causing internal bushing friction and harsh fork action.
Q: Are rubber handlebar mounting cones compatible with these clamps?
A: Yes. The upper clamp features factory rubber-isolated handlebar mounting pockets compatible with OEM KTM rubber cones or rigid aluminum bar mount inserts.
Q: Can these clamps be installed on WP XACT Air and Spring forks?
A: Yes. The 48mm clamping diameter is identical across all WP XACT air and cone-valve/spring fork models.