Any naked folks with clip-ons?

[clockworkjon]

With fairing clearance no longer an issue, has anyone gone with clip-ons instead of FZ1 Rizoma, or LSL bars? I vaguely remember seeing this done, including a custom triple that eliminates the stock risers.

Recommendations, reviews, links, etc.?

Thanks!

 

[Wolfman]

With fairing clearance no longer an issue, has anyone gone with clip-ons instead of FZ1 Rizoma, or LSL bars? I vaguely remember seeing this done, including a custom triple that eliminates the stock risers.

Recommendations, reviews, links, etc.?

Thanks!

There are a few of us, who have done this...Woodcraft make nice clip-ons that fit, but dont forget to get a steering stop as well, or else those bars WILL hit the tank. As for the Custom Triple...there is a thread somewhere, but it is more a modified FZ6 top clamp, than a custom clamp, i think....

 

[clockworkjon]

There are a few of us, who have done this...Woodcraft make nice clip-ons that fit, but dont forget to get a steering stop as well, or else those bars WILL hit the tank. As for the Custom Triple...there is a thread somewhere, but it is more a modified FZ6 top clamp, than a custom clamp, i think....

Thanks for the tip! Did someone just cut off or grind down the existing risers on the stock clamp?

 

[Wolfman]

Thanks for the tip! Did someone just cut off or grind down the existing risers on the stock clamp?

I think so, then did a really nice job, cleaning them up....

:thumbup:

 

[FZ1inNH]

The title of this thread is SOOOOO wide open! :rof:

 

[CCHOUSEKY]

clockworkjon, check out this thread. Maverick1970 had his risers removed and he shows a picture of another he modeled his after in his first post. You can see, though, that they mounted the clip ons above the top triple, having to drop the forks. I think it's better to put them below the triple so you don't change the geometry of the bike so much.

http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-streetfighter/15769-maverick1970s-project-streetfighter.html

 

[Wolfman]

clockworkjon, check out this thread. Maverick1970 had his risers removed and he shows a picture of another he modeled his after in his first post. You can see, though, that they mounted the clip ons above the top triple, having to drop the forks. I think it's better to put them below the triple so you don't change the geometry of the bike so much.

http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-streetfighter/15769-maverick1970s-project-streetfighter.html

Yes, proof of this, is that every single FZ6 Cup racing bike in Australia, had their clip-ons mounted below the top triple clamp, mounting them above would have a drastic affect on bike handling....i must worn you, that mounting the clip-ons below the top triple clamp, will have you "humping the turtle" hardcore, and can be a bit extreme, for anything other than pure sports riding....

Am thinking of getting Converetibars for everyday riding, rather than the "no prisoners", below the top triple installation.

:thumbup:

 

[Geoff]

I was pretty was stoked about putting clip one on my bike but copped out, let me know how it works out.

 

[fzme]

I have convertibars on my FZ6. They are fully adustable in all directions. Get 'em. You'll love 'em.

convertibars.com

 

[CCHOUSEKY]

I would LOVE to try Convertibars on my naked, but man...$340??? I mean, I know they're a quality piece, but that's incredibly expensive. LOL.

 

[Wolfman]

I would LOVE to try Convertibars on my naked, but man...$340??? I mean, I know they're a quality piece, but that's incredibly expensive. LOL.

Agreed! It makes it hard to press the go button!

 

[clockworkjon]

These are a little too expensive for me, but they seem like a nice compromise between ball-busting below the triple clip-ons and the super-expensive convertibars.

Clip-on Handle Bars

 

[sxty8goats]

Every time I see this thread title I think

"Where would you clip the tie on if you don't have a shirt?"

 

[necrotimus]

Saw the convertibars in action last year and if I ever decide to get clip-ons I would go this way. They are just that good. The hardest part is they are so adjustable it is hard to decide where you want them.

 

[FZ1inNH]

Every time I see this thread title I think

"Where would you clip the tie on if you don't have a shirt?"

You're way off my thoughts... I was thinking female rider? With clip-on earrings. :thumbup:

 

[fzme]

I would LOVE to try Convertibars on my naked, but man...$340??? I mean, I know they're a quality piece, but that's incredibly expensive. LOL.

The price must have gone up. I payed $300 for mine. Still pricey, but when you consider fully adjustable rearsets at twice that cost, it's a little easier to stomach...

 

[clockworkjon]

You're way off my thoughts... I was thinking female rider? With clip-on earrings. :thumbup:

:needpics:

 

[sxty8goats]

You're way off my thoughts... I was thinking female rider? With clip-on earrings. :thumbup:

Nice, that works. Adjusting thoughts.... :BLAA: