Kenward
Member
What's up guys! So I've been changin up just about everything I can on the bike, and next on the list is getting rid of the ugly and uncomfortable top clamp/handlebars. :ban:
Personally, I've always loved the look of clip-ons, but I've never much liked the ergos that came along with them. When I got my first FZ6 3 years ago I loved the stock bars, but now I always find myself leaning forward on bent arms for a sportier position. Unfortunately, this is not comfortable at all, and with arms as long as mine, not the best position for riding.
So, seeing as there are no aftermarket options for topclamps short of having one custom made, or doing an R6/R1 fork swap, I've decided to just mod a stock top clamp. I've also just ordered a pair of Blackbird CBR1100XX clipons. I've heard they're the ones to go with, and everyone seems happy. Literally won an auction for a perfect condition set at $60 shipped 5 minutes ago! :rockon:
Here are some pics of my progress!
Personally, I've always loved the look of clip-ons, but I've never much liked the ergos that came along with them. When I got my first FZ6 3 years ago I loved the stock bars, but now I always find myself leaning forward on bent arms for a sportier position. Unfortunately, this is not comfortable at all, and with arms as long as mine, not the best position for riding.
So, seeing as there are no aftermarket options for topclamps short of having one custom made, or doing an R6/R1 fork swap, I've decided to just mod a stock top clamp. I've also just ordered a pair of Blackbird CBR1100XX clipons. I've heard they're the ones to go with, and everyone seems happy. Literally won an auction for a perfect condition set at $60 shipped 5 minutes ago! :rockon:
Here are some pics of my progress!
haha, Good ol' Deremel!
