Clip On advice

Started by rac3r, April 03, 2010, 12:41:09 PM

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rac3r

I'm kind of moving towards getting some clip ons for my 620 but need some help to find ones which fit my needs. First of all how extreme is the riding position when mounted below the top clamp with no rise? (I'm about 5'8ish BTW)

I want 'hinged' clip ons so I don't have to remove the top clamp and ones with rise would be a bonus. I found Swatt clip ons which I was going to buy but now they've disappeared???? Are there any others like these at the same price?

An alternative was that I found the Woodcraft ones but it all depends how extreme the position is.

Sorry for the questions and thanks for the help!  [thumbsup]

stopintime

Swatt has closed down, sorry.
The closest you can come is the new height adjustable Apex'.
http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/APEXRISER/Bars-Mirrors/APEXRISER.html
They are a one piece clamp though, but I don't think taking off the top triple is very hard....

Clip ons below will give you a very different riding position.
We're talking at least two inches PLUS whatever rise you have on your 620 bars (one inch? Two?)
Try sitting on your bike and place your hands three or four inches down, and one inch back.
Does it feel ok? In the beginning it won't, because it's different, but after a while you might like it. Some do, others don't.

[moto]
252,000 km/seventeen years - loving it

rac3r

I though they had because the site was gone [laugh]

I'll try out what you said and see how it feels [thumbsup]

sleeperbold

I have a brand spankin new set of black apex clipons that I bought for my s2r. Sold the bike though. Should fit your 620 too. They have adjustable bar angle and a two piece clamp so no triple removal necessary. Plus I have the spacers and longer bolts necessary if you have the coffin style fluid reservoirs. PM me if youre interested. 

rac3r


Raux

someone has a set of real nice DP clipons that are angle adjustable. i already have 2 sets of different clipsons or i would bid on them too.

jim_0068

Quote from: stopintime on April 03, 2010, 12:58:57 PM
Swatt has closed down, sorry.
The closest you can come is the new height adjustable Apex'.
http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/APEXRISER/Bars-Mirrors/APEXRISER.html
They are a one piece clamp though, but I don't think taking off the top triple is very hard....


actually they are not, they are two piece. Photos on monsterparts dont' show it well but they are.

rac3r

Thanks I will definitely consider those then. Anyone know what the charges will be like sent to the UK?

stopintime

Quote from: jim_0068 on April 04, 2010, 10:07:41 AM
actually they are not, they are two piece. Photos on monsterparts dont' show it well but they are.

Not 100% sure, but I still think the new riser Apex' are one piece clamps.
Maybe the other/traditional Apex' are two pieces, while the new one is not?

Quote from: rac3r on April 04, 2010, 10:17:27 AM
Thanks I will definitely consider those then. Anyone know what the charges will be like sent to the UK?

Probably about $20 (+/- $5)
252,000 km/seventeen years - loving it

rac3r

I checked on the Apex site and they are 2 piece [thumbsup]

I'm kind of having second thought now  [roll]

1 because of the price which is OK but after shipping and duty it's too much
2 Clip ons for road riding, which is all I do, might be a bit crap

I've been looking at the Rizoma handlebars which might be better for me

stopintime

Quote from: rac3r on April 04, 2010, 01:35:01 PM
I checked on the Apex site and they are 2 piece [thumbsup]

I'm kind of having second thought now  [roll]

1 because of the price which is OK but after shipping and duty it's too much
2 Clip ons for road riding, which is all I do, might be a bit crap

I've been looking at the Rizoma handlebars which might be better for me

I was posting about the riser clip ons and they ARE one piece.....
http://www.apexmfg.com/riser.htm

Not important though, if you're not planning on getting them.

The Rizoma bars for the 620 have about a 3" rise in them, which puts them about where your stockers are?
Big plus, for many riders, is that they also have a further sweep back angle - which usually allow a better angle at the wrists. .....and they come in cool colors.
252,000 km/seventeen years - loving it

PhoenixS4R

An email I received from Jeff @ Monster parts has the variable height clip-ons as a 1 piece design. So unless they've changed it in the last 2-3 weeks.....

It's ok, you want the variable height ones so I can purchase Sleeperbolds clip ons, haha.  [beer]

jim_0068

my bad, they are 1 piece clamp.

rac3r

ARRRRRRRGGG! I'm so confused, do I want clip ons or bars  ???

rac3r

#14
After sitting on my bike and thinking about the riding I do I've decided that clip ons would be a real pain. So Ive opted for the Rizoma's!

Thanks for the help all! [thumbsup]