Clip Ons

[ltnuke]

So i'm in the market for clip-ons.  I'm looking for ones that mount above the steering column thingy.  I want them to be fairly adjustable and I want them to be black.  Anybody know what clip-ons I should be looking at? 

[Juan]

This is a good place to start.. Black. Two options. One for only $99.00 and the other for $419.00 http://www.monsterparts.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=MP&Offset=12&SortBy=&Category_Code=Bars-Mirrors

[ltnuke]

Hm the Apex look better for more bang-for-the-buck.  Anybody have pics of the Apex ones installed?  My biggest concern in adjusting the riding position so that it isn't too too far off from stock.  I do a lot of touring so it needs to be fairly comfortable.

[Jnaids07]

Those are my Apex Clip-Ons installed.

[ducati_steve]

I know that Jeff was talking about Apex coming out with clip-ons with risers.  I'd probably check with him to see if they're available.

[He Man]

the Apex currently dont have risers, they are COMPLETELY different from stock. You may also run into clearence issues because things get real tight, especially with coffin resoviors.

[ltnuke]

So is my only option the ~$400 rizomas??  I just want something that looks badass and functions well, even for long rides.

[He Man]

your not getting much difference from stock bars when you compare to the rizoma clip ons (PJs has them and they arent that price anymore since the euro went up). I have tomasellis and they are about 2inches lower than stock, even with a 1.5inch rise. Still no go for the long rides. its brutal (i have short reach, 66inch hieght and 66inch arm span) it kills my wrist and back on the 2+ hour rides. im going to go back to bars once the season is over since ill be doing mostly commuting in the fall/early spring season.

[Heathbert]

I've got the Rizomas.  The new triple that is included is a beauty.  The bars themselves are a touch longer than the stock bar. They sit at about the same height as stock and there is a small bit of fore/aft adjustability (with the end attaching to the triple as the pivot point)

I would gladly post a pic or two, but my bike is currently undergoing surgery at the local Duc shop.

[Jnaids07]

So I posted a pic previously showing my apex clip-ons.  I figured it might help if I made a list of pros/cons.  Some may disagree but this is how I see it:

Pros to Apex Clip-ons:

• Riding position helps with highway windblast.
• Moves rider weight forward a bit and more over the handlebars, making bike more stable and lowering potential for headshake.
• Lowers the center of gravity of rider/bike. 
• Makes rider feel more connected to the bike.
• Helps me to keep good posture, and forces me to use back/stomach muscles more.
• They are quite adjustable so you are able to play around with almost infinite options for placement.
• They look really cool and gave me the look I wanted for the front of the bike. 

Cons to Apex Clip-ons:

• Riding position can be fatiguing on long rides.  (If I were riding for more than 2-3 hours at a time I would not have them)
• Fitment can be challenging with coffin reseviors. (stated previously in the thread)
• Changes the feel of the bike. (this can be a pro or a con)
• Usually leads to many many many more mods because putting them on acted as a gateway to my modding addiction. 

I am sure others have different views so feel free to add to the lists. 

[c_rex]

any clip ons can be made black by powdercoat or anodizing.  find the ones that fit you and your bike the best then make the color happen.

[ICON]

Apex ~ Love them!

[Jamie D. Grant]

Are you able to adjust the degree of the Apex's angle somehow? It says they have a 9degree down angle but are adjustable...I'm looking for more of a straight-out feel.

~jdg

[ICON]

Mine are as straight as they are going to get with the Apex. Check out my flickr page below for a front show of the clipons.

[MaxPower]

I'm still holding out for the APEX risers, anyone have any info?  (PMed Jeff to no avail).  I'd contact APEX directly but when I google them, I get about five different results that could be the one I'm looking for.

Anyone have a url for them?