Clip on bars!

[Mortenk]

After trying a couple of different set ups with different bars in different heights (dragbar, streetbar) to find the best riding position for me, I decided to try some clip on bars i found at www.louis.de . I was a bit hesitant b/c of the price, but nevertheless it looked like the only thing to do, if I wanted the more forward and lower position I know is good for my back. I also dig the upright position on my KTM, which is good allround for blasting around town, but not for long trips. So I thought these bars would do the trick. They kind of make the Vmax´s ergos more sportsbike´ish. The handling improves (at least I think), and the look is more "low rider", which I think is badass:eusa_dance:

I tried searching around here some month ago, and found some nice pics of Vmaxxes with clip ons, but now I cant find them anymore:bang head:

Well I´ll post some pics later if anyone is interested. Just wanted to hear out if anyone has longterm experience with the bars?

Cheers

 

[Diablotin]

Always found the clipons cool, I was just wondering if it was comfortable. I guess rearsets are a must.

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[johnpclynch]

I switched to clip-ons a few weeks ago

Quite a difference from even the drag bar position

 

[Mortenk]

I dont use rear set controls. Guess if you want the all out sport position, it's a must. But it works fine for me, as a sort of hybrid between a sports liter bike (which Im not into) and the awesome coolness of the Max
Thats a very cool looking bike John!!! Tell me how you like the clip ons!

 

[johnpclynch]

I'm really enjoying them, haven't done any long runs yet to know if they get uncomfortable but I'm liking the more connected hands on position

Only one thing that bugs me and that's people calling Max a cafe racer... :biglaugh:

http://vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=30075

 

[mvmccreary]

Those look great!

 

[Biker Dash]

I too want clip ons. My only concern would be possible interference between the switch housings, and the air box cover or "scoops" (depending on how I mount them. I was thinking of using 0* angle ones, because I have seen the 5* ones mounted, and they look to be too much angled for my comfort.

As for rear sets, I don't really know if that would be good for me. My foot position is already VERY comfortable, and I suspect that I should have PLENTY of lean angle available to me. (the V-max will NEVER be a GSX-R 600/750/1000, but maybe I might be able to get it to match a Busa in overall performance someday)

When you get the chance, pics are a MUST!!!

 

[Diablotin]

John, I love your bike! No worry there is no cafe racer there lol

I was just concerned of having to lean forward to get to the clipons while keeping the same legs position. I would not feel comfortable that way. Then I will prefer having the feet backward a bit.
But that could only be an impression.





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[johnpclynch]

Rear sets are in my future somewhere, just don't tell the wife

 

[maxrom]

johnpclynch !! that Max is a realy nice set-up
looks mad and bad:clapping:

 

[thetank]

Any idea on a speedo with this setup?

 

[davesax36]

Pretty sure john is using a veypor stealth. Or vaypor - I know it's spelled funny and I've been drinking.

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[KJShover]

+1


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[Diablotin]

Rear sets are in my future somewhere, just don't tell the wife

Hahahaha

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[johnpclynch]

Any idea on a speedo with this setup?

Pretty sure john is using a veypor stealth.

Yup, it's a Trail Tech Vapor
http://vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=9900&page=2

 

[Mortenk]

shot with phone, so could be better I guess.

 

[Mortenk]

And this I forgot...

 

[dwarf717]

Café gay mirrors on a Max???? Nasty!

 

[Biker Dash]

Café gay mirrors on a Max???? Nasty!

Hey! You gotta be Politically Correct in today's age! (cause, you know, the Kenyan-in-Chief is watching)
The correct wordage would be, "Café men in frilly dresses mirrors..."

 

[Mortenk]

:eusa_dance: