considering clip-ons

[seenickrun]

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?



Thanks in advance!

[arai_speed]

Try doing a search and read the many threads on this topic.  I think most of your questions will be answered.

[seenickrun]

Good point, should've done that before posting. Excellent thread here: http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=43220.0

[stopintime]

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

[stopintime]

.... and yes, the stock length bolts are available at your dealer for $2 each (and probably other places too)

[JEFF_H]

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

[Punx Clever]

.... 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.

[Jarvicious]

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.

[DucatiTorrey]

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?