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Title: considering clip-ons Post by: seenickrun on January 20, 2011, 02:12:31 PM I Just bought my 620 last year. The previous owner put a riser on the bars (see pic). I'm taller than he is, and the riding position is a little too upright for my taste. I'd like to install clip-ons. My only concern is that I'll be going from one extreme to the other (sitting upright to laying on the tank). Does anyone have any advice for someone considering this? Anything I should be aware of?
(http://www.theatreoftheabsurd.com/graphics/monsterBars_lores.jpg) Thanks in advance! Title: Re: considering clip-ons Post by: arai_speed on January 20, 2011, 02:34:10 PM Try doing a search and read the many threads on this topic. I think most of your questions will be answered.
Title: Re: considering clip-ons Post by: seenickrun on January 20, 2011, 02:54:09 PM Good point, should've done that before posting. Excellent thread here: http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=43220.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=43220.0)
Title: Re: considering clip-ons Post by: stopintime on January 20, 2011, 03:13:51 PM Maybe you can start with removing the risers and ride like that for a while.
It's not exactly like clip ons, but it will give you an idea of what's happening when you lower things. Good luck - keep us posted [thumbsup] Title: Re: considering clip-ons Post by: stopintime on January 20, 2011, 03:21:09 PM .... and yes, the stock length bolts are available at your dealer for $2 each (and probably other places too)
Title: Re: considering clip-ons Post by: JEFF_H on January 20, 2011, 03:56:11 PM I second the motion of going back to stock first.
clip-ons on the square reservoir monsters can be a bit of a project.... another option is a handlebar with a little less rise Title: Re: considering clip-ons Post by: Punx Clever on January 20, 2011, 05:29:29 PM .... and yes, the stock length bolts are available at your dealer for $2 each (and probably other places too) 2 dollars each? Damn... Italian bolts are expensive. Title: Re: considering clip-ons Post by: Jarvicious on January 23, 2011, 08:21:41 AM 2 dollars each? Damn... Italian bolts are expensive. Wait till you have to buy exhaust gaskets. Second time I had the midpipe off I just bought generic Harley gaskets and cut them up and shoved them in. Worked like a charm. /threadjack You may also try a set of "clubman" style bars. They'll give you a lower stance than even the stockers will, but you won't have to worry about clearance issues or screwing with taking off your upper triple, etc. It should be pretty painless. Title: Re: considering clip-ons Post by: DucatiTorrey on January 23, 2011, 09:09:20 AM Wait till you have to buy exhaust gaskets. Second time I had the midpipe off I just bought generic Harley gaskets and cut them up and shoved them in. Worked like a charm. /threadjack You may also try a set of "clubman" style bars. They'll give you a lower stance than even the stockers will, but you won't have to worry about clearance issues or screwing with taking off your upper triple, etc. It should be pretty painless. link? edit: like this? (http://www.captainjakes.com/w650/650Gallery/otherpeeps/PeteCordellclubman%20bars,%20left%20side.jpg) |