Found: Alternative to Cycle Cat clip ons ?

Started by Formerly Known as Hawaiibiker, May 08, 2008, 02:58:34 PM

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Formerly Known as Hawaiibiker

Since Cycle Cat is no more  :-[     I may have found an alternative set of clip ons for those looking for something with as much adjustability (I love my cycle cat clip ons   wt:)

It's called ConvertiBars and they seem reasonably priced at $329.95     

Looking at their website, they have pictures of it on a monster:
http://www.convertibars.com/ProductsBike.cfm?Action=Add&ProductID=&rebuildStruct=1&CategoryID=12&BikeYear=2006&MakeID=69&ModelID=178&btnSubmit=+Next+Step%21+

Here's the link with a video that shows how the clip ons can be adjusted: http://www.convertibars.com/HowitWorks.cfm

It may not be as elegant as cycle cats but it seems to be a good alternative.

Hope this can help some  wt:



Here are the specs for the adjustment:      ConvertiBARS kit for Ducati Monster(2002+)
                                                                    Vertical             Horizontal   
                                                                Below   Above    Fore         Aft
*Maximum ConvertiBARS positioning capability   2      3              2          1

Measurements are in inches, relative to the stock position, and with Proper Length Lines
Position restrictions between low and high positions do exist.
Measurements calculated with default handlebar.

Important Installation Considerations
Simple Install. Re-routing of the wires and lines is necessary and some individual ingenuity is required, but the install is relatively simple and straight foreword. Monsters made before 2002 however, have a taper on the fork tube that makes it impossible to mount a clip-on style handlebar to.
Ducati Monster(2002+)




Andrew

DucHead

They've been around a while and are second to none in ugliness.  :P
'05 S4R (>47k mi); '04 Bandit 1200 (>92k mi; sold); '02 Bandit 1200 (>11k mi); '97 Bandit 1200 (2k mi); '13 FJR1300 (1k mi); IBA #28454 "45"

Formerly Known as Hawaiibiker

Pompetta,

Thanks for the info, didn't realize that they've been around for a while.  I totally agree that they won't win any beauty awards but the adjustability aspect is pretty interesting.

Quote from: pompetta on May 08, 2008, 07:32:55 PM
They've been around a while and are second to none in ugliness.  :P
Andrew

DucHead

Quote from: Hawaiibiker on May 08, 2008, 09:50:06 PM
Pompetta,

Thanks for the info, didn't realize that they've been around for a while.  I totally agree that they won't win any beauty awards but the adjustability aspect is pretty interesting.


I didn't mean to sound like a dick.  After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and they are functional!  :)
'05 S4R (>47k mi); '04 Bandit 1200 (>92k mi; sold); '02 Bandit 1200 (>11k mi); '97 Bandit 1200 (2k mi); '13 FJR1300 (1k mi); IBA #28454 "45"

Formerly Known as Hawaiibiker

No worries, your comment wasn't taken that way wt:

Quote from: pompetta on May 09, 2008, 05:33:34 AM
I didn't mean to sound like a dick.  After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and they are functional!  :)
Andrew

c_rex

Quote from: pompetta on May 08, 2008, 07:32:55 PM
They've been around a while and are second to none in ugliness.  :P

+1 though... really.  Not trying to be phallic in any way but it's like when you tell you friend that his new girlfriend is a pregnant dog... you owe it to your pal no matter the consequences. 
"It ain't cool being no jive turkey this close to Thanksgiving."


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