Clip-on bars

[johnpclynch]

I bought a set of clip-on bars for Max. 43mm clamp, 22mm bar with a 10 degree slope

Getting them onto the forks was irratating. Support and lift the bike, drop the stanchions, try work out why they don't drop far enough, unbolt the splitter for the front brakes, disconnect the speedo, drop another inch, line up the clamps, slowly lift the stanchions back up, clamp them when they're in place, grab the bike just before it falls off the stand and there we have it - step 1 complete

If the drag bars are lower than stock then the clip-ons are MUCH lower and MUCH further forward

Step 2 was to move all the controls over and try keep the cables & hoses behind the lights tidy - I replaced a few of the old bolts as I was working

Next step was to set the bars in postition so they wouldn't hit the scoops at full lock and they were both at the same height/angle

This picture shows just how much further away the controls will be

And here she is... low and clean

I was going to try out a few other configurations, like putting the clamps above the triple tree - this would raise the bars about 2-3 inches and might allow a sharper pull back angle but I didn't like the looks and the position was very close to the drag bars I have (I'd have to slide the stanchions up another inch too)
or swap the bars around and go for a 10 degree lift but the V position felt like it would become uncomfortable quickly
something else I thought of was to cut my drag bars in two and use the bend in them to customise the position I want

I'll ride around like this for a few weeks and maybe I'll try something different with them after a while

 

[KJShover]

Looks pretty damn good. This is something I'm considering, looking forward to more posts.



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[Traumahawk]

That definitely looks low and mean.

 

[Biker Dash]

I think I will get some with maybe 5* of angle to them, and have them mounted above the top clamp

 

[Blurr]

I've been actively waiting for your post since I saw the picture of those in the "What did you do to your vmax today" thread. Looks killer! Please let us know how it works out long term.

 

[johnpclynch]

I think I will get some with maybe 5* of angle to them, and have them mounted above the top clamp

5 degree might be better, 10 degree is on the way to looking like a cafe racer

 

[Blurr]

Hey what throttle are you using? I'm looking to get rid of my clunky stock one.

 

[johnpclynch]

The throttle is stock as far as I can remember, only difference are the grips and braided lines

 

[Biker Dash]

Hey what throttle are you using? I'm looking to get rid of my clunky stock one.

My goal will be to score the throttle and switch assemblies from an R1/6 cira 06 or so. (right before they went fly-by-wire) They are much more compact, and the throttle housing is separate from the right hand switch housing, allowing you to rotate it to a much better angle. I'll have to mount a separate switch for the reserve somewhere, but that's not an issue really.

 

[Blurr]

John, I guess your right, from the second picture it looked narrower then stock but in another picture I can see it better.

Dash, what years are you talking about, got pictures/let me know how that turns out!

 

[Elimax]

John...your bike looks INCREDIBLE!

I've gotta ask, who makes that killer license plate mount? I love it! I'd like to get one for myself. Let me know, okay?

Thanks, and kudos on a great-looking bike!

Elimax

 

[johnpclynch]

The reg holder is a dirt grabber with a flexible reg rivited to it, I got it from exactrep a few years back - not sure if they still stock them



now that my computer is on, I think I'll go look at bar end mirrors

 

[Elimax]

Thanks for the exactrep info...I'll check there.

Elimax