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Title: Woodcraft Clipons Post by: brvliltoastr on May 05, 2012, 08:27:26 PM Just finished putting on the new Woodcraft clip ons with a 3" rise. The only issue I encountered is the coffin reservoirs hitting on the clip on mount. To remedy it I used a lot of electrical tape for padding to space it out. I am going to order this spacer kit: http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/ADAP/Bar-Acc/ADAP.html (http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/ADAP/Bar-Acc/ADAP.html) and that should hopefully fix it. The new position has me feeling more in control of the bike, especially in the corners. Although it just clamps on the forks, you still have to remove just about everything upfront. Was easily done in a day with help from a friend. Thanks to monsterparts for the speedy shipping.
Final product: (http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj626/fishinchuck/clipons.jpg) (http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj626/fishinchuck/IMG_20120505_153941.jpg) (http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj626/fishinchuck/IMG_20120505_153934.jpg) (http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj626/fishinchuck/IMG_20120505_153920.jpg) Process of installing: (http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj626/fishinchuck/IMG_20120505_144314.jpg) (http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj626/fishinchuck/IMG_20120505_114633.jpg) (http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj626/fishinchuck/IMG_20120505_111303.jpg) (http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj626/fishinchuck/IMG_20120505_105536.jpg) (http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj626/fishinchuck/IMG_20120505_104521.jpg) (http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj626/fishinchuck/IMG_20120505_104404.jpg) (http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj626/fishinchuck/IMG_20120504_142120.jpg) (http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj626/fishinchuck/IMG_20120504_140745.jpg) Where the coffins hits: (http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj626/fishinchuck/IMG_20120505_144330.jpg) (http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj626/fishinchuck/IMG_20120505_144325.jpg) Title: Re: Woodcraft Clipons Post by: Slim1899 on May 05, 2012, 10:31:39 PM Looks great! I really want to install some clip ons as well. Any plans for the top triple?
Title: Re: Woodcraft Clipons Post by: suzyj on May 06, 2012, 12:46:53 AM Looking good! One thing you may find with the monsterparts spacers is that the reach to the levers might be a little long.
Title: Re: Woodcraft Clipons Post by: JohnEE on May 06, 2012, 03:51:12 AM How is the comfort level compared to the stock bars?
Title: Re: Woodcraft Clipons Post by: brvliltoastr on May 06, 2012, 01:39:21 PM Looks great! I really want to install some clip ons as well. Any plans for the top triple? Start collecting cans and returning them so I can save up for a new one. How is the comfort level compared to the stock bars? A lot more aggressive, more up on the bars and forward. Havent gone on long rides to test comfort yet. Title: Re: Woodcraft Clipons Post by: Slim1899 on May 06, 2012, 06:19:25 PM Start collecting cans and returning them so I can save up for a new one. Hahaha, I hear ya....this stuff is expensive which is why I'm still rocking the handlebars! Your bike looks great! Title: Re: Woodcraft Clipons Post by: The ModFather on May 10, 2012, 08:59:18 AM Yeah I've been sitting on a set of CycleCat Clipons [thumbsup] for a while now. I got a Rizoma handlebar on there that I love. I really like the look of the clipons but like other folks I worry I'll go to all the trouble and not like the feel for comfort on longer rides. [Dolph] I know I'm going to do it eventually otherwise I would've sold the clipons by now.
Title: Re: Woodcraft Clipons Post by: brvliltoastr on May 10, 2012, 02:31:30 PM Yeah I've been sitting on a set of CycleCat Clipons [thumbsup] for a while now. I got a Rizoma handlebar on there that I love. I really like the look of the clipons but like other folks I worry I'll go to all the trouble and not like the feel for comfort on longer rides. [Dolph] I know I'm going to do it eventually otherwise I would've sold the clipons by now. pain is beauty ;] just pull over every once and a while to stretch and post up by the bike for all the chicks Title: Re: Woodcraft Clipons Post by: JohnEE on May 10, 2012, 02:49:19 PM Yeah I've been sitting on a set of CycleCat Clipons [thumbsup] for a while now. I got a Rizoma handlebar on there that I love. I really like the look of the clipons but like other folks I worry I'll go to all the trouble and not like the feel for comfort on longer rides. [Dolph] I know I'm going to do it eventually otherwise I would've sold the clipons by now. My thoughts also, the clipons just clean up that top triple. No pain no gain. Title: Re: Woodcraft Clipons Post by: BookEmDanO on May 10, 2012, 07:00:53 PM Best part of this write up? The picture of the necessary tools. You'll know when you see it.
Title: Re: Woodcraft Clipons Post by: rule62 on May 11, 2012, 08:23:54 AM So... you need chewing tobacco (dip) to install the clip-ons? ;D
Title: Re: Woodcraft Clipons Post by: brvliltoastr on May 11, 2012, 09:57:55 AM So... you need chewing tobacco (dip) to install the clip-ons? ;D Yes...and beer too [preferably pabst blue ribbon] [beer] Title: Re: Woodcraft Clipons Post by: The ModFather on May 11, 2012, 11:34:57 AM Yes...and beer too [preferably pabst blue ribbon] [beer] Frank Booth would be proud!! Blue Velvet Pabst Blue Ribbon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snhiofL2Rh4#) [drink] |