I agree....
I will probably make mine dissappear a little by anodizing or powdercoating both of the mounting clamps eventually.
The machined clamp on the fork tube is excellent in fit & finish. (I am going to assume it is T6061 aluminum as that tends to be the standard for pieces like this.)
The cast clamp on the frame is an excellent fit but the finish could have been better.
(but that is only cosmetic & could be polished/anodized/powdercoated.
I may even rebuild the unit itself at some point & powder coat that black as well.
I used Stainless steel hardware all around with anti seize compound.
The only way you are going to completely get away from the clunky side mount steering dampeners is possibly attempting to mount a Scotts Dampener to your triple clamp...
(Couldn't tell you if they have the application as I didn't research these for the Thruxton)
Anyway it is a thought....& now the "clunky" aspect would be centrally mounted at least.
There is also the Ohlins steering Dampeners....but they dont have the Triumph listed (You could email them to see.)
I have had friends mount these sideways across the frame on Ducs...(Once again..I couldnt tell you if that is possible on the Thrux.)
Just some ideas.....good luck.
