ADJUSTABLE clip-ons, Telefix, video

Otter · July 21st, 2011, 07:12 PM

Hi

I just got my Telefix adjustable clip-ons (they make two type; I have the "profi" model)

I have a 2011 250SE, green

The angle of the stock bars hurt my hands and made my thumbs go numb

I experimented with changing my grip, gripping more loosely, which helped, but not enough. I did a fairly exhaustive search for some adjustable bars, not necessarily clip-ons. These are what I found. There really doesn't seem to be anything else-clip-on or otherwise-that will allow you to adjust the bars the way these do. Of course, I wouldn't be surprised if someone else does know of something

Any way, I got these form "Wild Hair Accessories" (http://www.whaccessories.com/Handle%20Bar%20Telefix.htm)
They seem to be very nice people to deal with.

These videos aren't the greatest, but I hope they convey the concept. I think they are really neat, and I wanted to share

I'm in the process of installing them now, so I'll post more videos and comments later.

Part #1

Link to original page on YouTube.

Part #2

Link to original page on YouTube.

Part #3

Link to original page on YouTube.

Part #4

Link to original page on YouTube.

caps · July 22nd, 2011, 05:32 AM

wow... you paid a lot for those...
why wouldnt you get woodcrafts?

kaiserz · July 22nd, 2011, 06:07 AM

Nice clip-ons

Otter · July 22nd, 2011, 06:45 AM

Uh...because they aren't adjustable.

Thanks

Otter · July 22nd, 2011, 06:49 AM

They may be expensive, but they'll be priceless if they keep my hands from hurting and going numb and allow me to enjoy riding a lot more.

CThunder-blue · July 22nd, 2011, 08:14 AM

If your hands are going numb, I don't see how new clip ons will help. Try loosening your grip and using your butt/legs/knees to support your weight.

DarC · July 22nd, 2011, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

If your hands are going numb, I don't see how new clip ons will help. Try loosening your grip and using your butt/legs/knees to support your weight.

This. I was able to adjust the woodcrafts plenty. I just run into problems with the plastic when I try to get them where I really want them. I want to remove the inner fairing eventually so I can go a little lower. I just miss the position I had on the RC.

Otter · July 22nd, 2011, 10:39 AM

Thanks.

Loosening my grip and not putting my weight on the bars as much DID help, but the bar itself still presses against the metacarpal-phalangeal joint of my thumb. If I really bow my arms out I can make it much more comfortable for my hands but not a very practical position otherwise.

Anyway, I'm excited about them, I hope they help, and I wanted to do a project on my bike. So far I'm enjoying it.

Will post more after I ride.

Thanks again

joe_morris · July 22nd, 2011, 10:56 AM

when i started riding (earlier this year) my thumbs used to hurt as well. I realized that i had my hands budded right up against the controls so I started holding the grips about an inch away from the controls so that my thumbs had room and it totally did the trick.

might help for you too.

Otter · July 22nd, 2011, 02:26 PM

Thanks 

I'll try that too.

CThunder-blue · July 25th, 2011, 08:02 AM

Make sure your gloves aren't causing the problem too. Setasai found that his gloves were actually inducing the numbness in his hands.

kamikaze · July 27th, 2011, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

Make sure your gloves aren't causing the problem too. Setasai found that his gloves were actually inducing the numbness in his hands.

+1

My right hand will go numb on extended rides with the Icon gloves I got this year.

Otter · August 7th, 2011, 11:44 AM

Finally got 'em installed:

Link to original page on YouTube.

Not sure if link works; we'll see.

Alex · August 7th, 2011, 11:49 AM

/merged this with the original Telefix clip-ons thread, and embedded all of the videos.

July 22nd, 2011, 08:14 AM	#6
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	If your hands are going numb, I don't see how new clip ons will help. Try loosening your grip and using your butt/legs/knees to support your weight. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

July 25th, 2011, 08:02 AM	#11
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	Make sure your gloves aren't causing the problem too. Setasai found that his gloves were actually inducing the numbness in his hands. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

August 7th, 2011, 11:44 AM	#13
Otter ninjette.org member Name: Spence Location: Bogalusa, Louisiana Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250SE, green Posts: 85	Telefix clip ons installed Finally got 'em installed: Link to original page on YouTube. Not sure if link works; we'll see.

August 7th, 2011, 11:49 AM	#14
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July 21st, 2011, 07:12 PM	#1
Otter ninjette.org member Name: Spence Location: Bogalusa, Louisiana Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250SE, green Posts: 85	ADJUSTABLE clip-ons, Telefix, video Hi I just got my Telefix adjustable clip-ons (they make two type; I have the "profi" model) I have a 2011 250SE, green The angle of the stock bars hurt my hands and made my thumbs go numb I experimented with changing my grip, gripping more loosely, which helped, but not enough. I did a fairly exhaustive search for some adjustable bars, not necessarily clip-ons. These are what I found. There really doesn't seem to be anything else-clip-on or otherwise-that will allow you to adjust the bars the way these do. Of course, I wouldn't be surprised if someone else does know of something Any way, I got these form "Wild Hair Accessories" (http://www.whaccessories.com/Handle%20Bar%20Telefix.htm) They seem to be very nice people to deal with. These videos aren't the greatest, but I hope they convey the concept. I think they are really neat, and I wanted to share I'm in the process of installing them now, so I'll post more videos and comments later. Part #1 Link to original page on YouTube. Part #2 Link to original page on YouTube. Part #3 Link to original page on YouTube. Part #4 Link to original page on YouTube.

July 22nd, 2011, 05:32 AM	#2
caps Sexy Beast Name: Mat Location: Tampa Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R, 2006 ZX-14, 2012 Ducati Monster Posts: A lot.	wow... you paid a lot for those... why wouldnt you get woodcrafts? __________________________________________________ 2010 Ninja 250 2006 Ninja ZX-14 ^Both Links

July 22nd, 2011, 06:07 AM	#3
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	Nice clip-ons

July 22nd, 2011, 06:45 AM	#4
Otter ninjette.org member Name: Spence Location: Bogalusa, Louisiana Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250SE, green Posts: 85	Uh...because they aren't adjustable. Thanks

July 22nd, 2011, 06:49 AM	#5
Otter ninjette.org member Name: Spence Location: Bogalusa, Louisiana Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250SE, green Posts: 85	They may be expensive, but they'll be priceless if they keep my hands from hurting and going numb and allow me to enjoy riding a lot more.

July 22nd, 2011, 10:39 AM	#8
Otter ninjette.org member Name: Spence Location: Bogalusa, Louisiana Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250SE, green Posts: 85	Thanks. Loosening my grip and not putting my weight on the bars as much DID help, but the bar itself still presses against the metacarpal-phalangeal joint of my thumb. If I really bow my arms out I can make it much more comfortable for my hands but not a very practical position otherwise. Anyway, I'm excited about them, I hope they help, and I wanted to do a project on my bike. So far I'm enjoying it. Will post more after I ride. Thanks again

July 22nd, 2011, 10:56 AM	#9
joe_morris ninjette.org newbie Name: Joe Location: Hamilton, ON Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 9	when i started riding (earlier this year) my thumbs used to hurt as well. I realized that i had my hands budded right up against the controls so I started holding the grips about an inch away from the controls so that my thumbs had room and it totally did the trick. might help for you too.

July 22nd, 2011, 02:26 PM	#10
Otter ninjette.org member Name: Spence Location: Bogalusa, Louisiana Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250SE, green Posts: 85	Thanks  I'll try that too.