New Clipons from Woodcraft for 696/1100

DucNaked · March 16, 2011, 01:20:49 PM

Looks like Woodcraft is coming out with a model specific clipon for the 696/1100.
These look like they mount to the top of the stock triple. Might be a good option for someone who wants to swap back and forth from bars to clipons. Not the best looking, but no doubt very functional. Pricepoint around $200.
Thanks to Jeff from Monsterparts for the info.

stopintime · March 16, 2011, 01:27:37 PM

That's a very clever design

Raux · March 16, 2011, 02:27:59 PM

they mount on the risers... which are rubber mounted...

this is very wierd. it will look like you have 3 triples

and forget getting upgraded forks.. infact i wonder it the stock 1100 adjustable fork will fit

ungeheuer · March 16, 2011, 05:22:37 PM

That is a cute solution.... Seems like a cliponesque variation on the clubman type bars theme.

Guess if it blocks access to M1100 fork adjusters - you just have to remove 4 bolts to get these bars off and make your adjustment... not ideal, but not completely onerous either.

Jarvicious · March 16, 2011, 05:49:33 PM

How often do you really adjust your suspension though. Really.

I'm a whore for Woodcraft. Good stuff from a good company

ChrisH · March 16, 2011, 09:35:03 PM

Nice find. I think I like them!

DucatiTorrey · March 17, 2011, 05:49:14 PM

ill wait to see them on a bike to judge

but, yeah three triples... woodcraft is a great company though it seems

JEFF_H · March 18, 2011, 09:30:24 AM

Quote from: Raux on March 16, 2011, 02:27:59 PM

this is very wierd. it will look like you have 3 triples

Well, duh.
they are called triples

xplodee · March 19, 2011, 08:09:00 AM

Quote from: ungeheuer on March 16, 2011, 05:22:37 PM
That is a cute solution.... Seems like a cliponesque variation on the clubman type bars theme.

Guess if it blocks access to M1100 fork adjusters - you just have to remove 4 bolts to get these bars off and make your adjustment... not ideal, but not completely onerous either.

I can't reach the top adjustment in my ohlins forks without removing the bars anyway, so I do t see how this is much different than stock.

DucNaked · March 19, 2011, 08:36:08 AM

Quote from: JEFF_H on March 18, 2011, 09:30:24 AM
Well, duh.
they are called triples

Nice

DucatiTorrey · March 19, 2011, 02:59:23 PM

i dont think it will look too weird if the top triple was PC'd black to match.

errazor · March 19, 2011, 06:53:23 PM

Isn't the whole concept with clipons that they... clip on the fork legs?

ungeheuer · March 19, 2011, 07:21:31 PM

Quote from: errazor on March 19, 2011, 06:53:23 PM
Isn't the whole concept with clipons that they... clip on the fork legs?

Much as I hate to quote myself

......

Quote from: ungeheuer on March 16, 2011, 05:22:37 PMSeems like a cliponesque variation on the clubman type bars theme.

DucNaked · March 19, 2011, 08:03:02 PM

Quote from: errazor on March 19, 2011, 06:53:23 PM
Isn't the whole concept with clipons that they... clip on the fork legs?

Well there is that. They also change how much of the riders weight is distributed to the front end. And changes the riding position. Another plus is that replacing a bent clipon bar is much cheaper than a new set of handlebars.

LiquidDragon · March 20, 2011, 10:47:13 AM

Nothing new and they could have done better IMHO. I had a set of crossroads on a 2006 Buell XB12Ss that bolted directly to the top triple and left the adjuster exposed.

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Raux