Gen 1 triple tree on a gen 2?

[Anthonypb]

Looking for a little help I was planning on lowering the front of my busa and was wondering if a 06 busa triple tree will work on my gen 2? I'm new to the site so this might have been asked already so does anyone know?

 

[214 Busa]

Don't do it. I've done this mod personally when i first lowered my GEN2 because i was told it was the same triple tree and it will work. Well that statement is 50% true. It will work but the brake lever will make contact with the upper inner fairing area causing the brake to engage while in a full left turn but does not effect normal straight line or normal left turns. The GEN 1 tree handle bar mount point sits higher then a GEN 2 tree causing it to make contact. I never had to make a full left hand turn while riding but it will engage on you while moving it about in your garage. Thats when i noticed it making contact. I have since replaced it with a Gen2 specific triple. I suggest you buy a GEN2 triple tree also or find yourself thrown to the concrete because of a sudden stop you weren't expecting.

 

[Anthonypb]

Thanks a lot bro I appreciate the help I'll make sure that I get a gen 2 triple tree

 

[JRivera2002]

It will definitely touch, doesnt bother me though I have one on my bike...also I've seen some gen2 clamps that will touch as well so dont get upset if you buy a gen 2 clamp and it happens to touch. The other big thing is that the gen 2 ignition is a different shape, so if you put the gen 1 clamp on your gen 2 the little plastic cover will not fit.

 

[STevoVIII]

What they've said. The gen II specific top clamps have the bars pulled back a few more degrees. If you use a stubby lever, you'll be ok

 

[Anthonypb]

I have pazzo shorty levers and I put the risers on the front and the brake lever hit so I took the risers off I friends has a gen 1 tree that he said would work but if it's gonna hit I'll just make sure I order a gen2 tree thanks for the help guys