Driven Clip On Install

ForceofWill · March 1st, 2012, 11:35 PM

Just finished with my Driven install for the most part tonight. The only DIY I saw for clip ons was for the woodcraft ones and there are some differences, so I figure I would make this quick DIY to help some people out maybe.

First, I removed the fairings, like I do pretty much when I do any work on the bike. Then you have to get the bar ends off. I don't have an impact gun, so I just heated them up with a blow torch for about 30 seconds. After that the screws came right out with a phillips #3 bit in a socket wrench.

Next you need to get the stock grips off. There are a lot of methods around the net for this, but this is what worked amazingly well for me, and it doesn't require compressed air.

Stick a screw driver up under the grip all the way to the end of it, then lift and spray a little chain lube in there. Work the screw driver all the way around and they popped RIGHT OFF, with no residue and the stock grips were in perfect shape after.

Next you loosen the controls on both sides. Easy enough, just 2 screws and a bolt on each one. Then undo the stock handle bars from the middle mount thing and you can pop the handle bars off and slide them out of the stock controls.

The Driven risers I got do NOT come apart completely, so you have to take off that middle mount thing that goes over your forks(no idea what it's called). Take the big nut off in the middle at the bottom. I think it's a 22m but mine came off with a crescent wrench no problem. Next you need to loosen the bolts on either side of it, that is clamping it to your forks. It will just pop right off, just wiggle a little. Once that's off you can slide the risers on to each fork and put that thing back on.

*NOTE* I couldn't get the middle mount thing back on with the bike just on a rear stand. For some reason the bottom part wouldn't go in the hole until I put it up on a front stand also.

Once that's done, you need to drill a hole in your new handle bars just like with the woodcraft DIY. I took my stock handle bars and lined them up with the new ones to mark the hole to drill. Don't just use 1 bar because the holes are in diff spots. You might want to label your bars as well to avoid putting the one with the shorter hole on the wrong side and end up having to take everything apart(woops

)

Once that's done, you just need to slide the controls back on the bars first, then put the bar into the riser. Put it all on loosely and start arranging it how you want. Mine seems good now, but I haven't tested it with the fairings on yet. It's real easy to adjust, just loosen up a little and move as you see fit.

MikeBudd · March 2nd, 2012, 01:01 AM

Nice man! I like that bit with the screw driver to save the stock grips.

Anyways, you have to let us know what you think of the clipons. TBH I am looking at Driven's and not Woodcraft's and would love to know your opinion on them!

CZroe · March 2nd, 2012, 01:02 AM

How do you like those grips you paired them with?

ForceofWill · March 2nd, 2012, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

How do you like those grips you paired them with?

I really like the grips a lot. They're only 12 bucks, it's crazy. They fit extremely snug, so it takes some muscle to work them on, but you don't need any glue, no way these are coming off. I had to use chain lube just to get them on. The only thing was that on the throttle one, when I was working it on by turning and pushing, I was doing that just on the inside metal part, and it kind of pulled away from the rubber. You can see it in the pic. But I learned my lesson and put pressure on the rubber and metal for the left side and that one is fine.

Trailerboy531 · March 2nd, 2012, 08:06 PM

Which grips are those? They look perrrty

NikkitaNinja · March 2nd, 2012, 08:35 PM

Diggin' the blue and gold man, looks real nice! Can't wait to get my nice green/black gel grips on.

ForceofWill · March 2nd, 2012, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Which grips are those? They look perrrty

Got them from thetwowheels for $12 shipped

thisisbenji · March 2nd, 2012, 08:54 PM

I wonder how the position on this compares to the woodcrafts?

saxnbass · March 2nd, 2012, 09:17 PM

The Woodcrafts don't have as much adjustability. So, you can get the Drivens to feel like the WCs, but you can't necessarily get the WCs to feel like the Drivens. Drivens have more pivot room and they can be angled down (or up, if you want that for some weird reason).

Alex · March 2nd, 2012, 09:20 PM

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DailyRidden250R · April 22nd, 2012, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForceofWill

*NOTE* I couldn't get the middle mount thing back on with the bike just on a rear stand. For some reason the bottom part wouldn't go in the hole until I put it up on a front stand also.

Just thought I'd share.

You have to have the steering straight or biased/turned toward the right otherwise the stem head does NOT come apart as there is a protrusion on the stem and a channel built into the stem head that interlocks. This is by design so that when you lock the steering, the stem assembly does not come apart.

It is not that you could not get the middle mount thing back on the bike not because it was not on the stand, because it was turned to the left that the welded protrusion on the stem was in the way of the channel of the stem head, preventing it from seating all the way. Turning to the right completely disengages the interlock and will allow you to freely move the stem head up and down.

If my explanation does not make sense and you are having a hard time pulling or installing the stem head; Just turn the steering to the right and try removing/installing the stem head, it should slide right out/in.

HTH

DevinWolfe · April 23rd, 2012, 06:22 AM

I was going to post the same info after my install 2 days ago, but then saw no one else mentioned it. I thought I was the only one.

Here are some pics to show the parts I had the hang-up with.

DailyRidden250R · April 24th, 2012, 07:46 PM

Great minds think alike.

One more thing about the install:

Loosening the bar ends.

I just used philips head on a socket set and used a breaker bar to loosen them.
They came out without much fight. Didn't mess with any fire or heat source of any kind.

Also removing the grip, I used the OP's method about shooting a shot of WD-40 and run the screw driver all the way around to release any adhesion between the metal and the rubber. Once that was done, just spray another shot of WD-40 and the grip will pull out very easily.

The install process is the exact opposite. WD-40 will be absorbed by the grip as a petroleum distillate, I didn't have to use any of those hair spray or adhesive stuff and my grip is and still on SOLID.

HTH

Redgeneral · July 9th, 2012, 06:44 PM

This DIY worked out so awesome. Made everything super easy, especially the trick with the screwdriver and WD-40 for both removing and replacing the grips.

I just finished installing mine (too late at night to take it for a test ride) but I found the brake line coming from the front reservoir the deciding factor for the bar height. It either hit the fairings at full lock on the right, or hit the gauges when trying to go full lock on the left.

Thanks for the walkthrough!

Malicious Logic · July 9th, 2012, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redgeneral

This DIY worked out so awesome. Made everything super easy, especially the trick with the screwdriver and WD-40 for both removing and replacing the grips.

I just finished installing mine (too late at night to take it for a test ride) but I found the brake line coming from the front reservoir the deciding factor for the bar height. It either hit the fairings at full lock on the right, or hit the gauges when trying to go full lock on the left.

Thanks for the walkthrough!

Do you have them clamped at the top then? Were you able to get it so it wouldn't hit lock-to-lock?

Redgeneral · July 9th, 2012, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malicious Logic

Do you have them clamped at the top then? Were you able to get it so it wouldn't hit lock-to-lock?

I'll take a picture of how low on the forks they're mounted tomorrow. They're not all the way to the triple clamp, maybe about 2" down.

I still have to tweak it a little bit to find the best spot. It'll go lock to lock, but the brake line touches. I'll have to see if I can rotate the brake line, or just adjust the height.

PsHYk · July 10th, 2012, 12:09 AM

so where can i get these?
ive only heard of wood crafts so far...but then again im new so you know...
and (here i go sounding all cheap) but whats the most affordable ones you could probably find (i know i know...you get what you pay for) but just wondering...cus im also trying to get my gopro here soon so i have to try to cut cost a bit if...IF...possible...if not then ill just have to buy slowly...

p.s... i hate you for having a blue...i couldnt find one here or i think they dont make blue for 2012 which blows big richards... =/

DevinWolfe · July 10th, 2012, 06:57 AM

Motomummy was the best price I found @ $161.95 shipped.

Specify 08+ EX250 so they come with the risers.

https://www.motomummy.com/store/prod...d=16930&page=1

You wont regret them...

ichibunkid.206 · July 10th, 2012, 07:05 AM

I recently put a pair of Vortex clip-on, and Driven D3 grips on my 2fiddy, the Clip-on's were 150.00, and the Grips were 50.00 from Motorcycle Superstore.

I had to drop the front-end down a bit since the Vortex Clip-ons go above the triple tree.

Malicious Logic · July 10th, 2012, 07:15 AM

Ordered mine from Biohazard Cycles. Haven't gotten around to installing them yet though...

http://www.biohazardcycles.com/servl...dsh-ONS/Detail

Lol, I'd love to have black instead of blue. There weren't too many blue ones for sale and then ended up just going with the blue. Seems to be the more darker of the US blues.

Edit: I chose these over the woodcrafts because those who have them say they're more adjustable. You can make Drivens like Woodcrafts but not really the other way around.

PsHYk · July 10th, 2012, 07:47 AM

thanks for the replies definately gonna have to get some of these...

Malicious Logic · July 14th, 2012, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redgeneral

I'll take a picture of how low on the forks they're mounted tomorrow. They're not all the way to the triple clamp, maybe about 2" down.

I still have to tweak it a little bit to find the best spot. It'll go lock to lock, but the brake line touches. I'll have to see if I can rotate the brake line, or just adjust the height.

Did you get around to taking those pics yet?

I'm in the middle of my install at the moment but I can't get mine to clear. I've got them as high as they'll go on the triple tree. I can get controls to clear and the brake line just barely touches but the main part I'm concerned with is the bottom of the riser. It's rubbing on the black cowling unless I change the angle of the bars and then of course, I run into levers hitting the windscreen. Gonna google around and hopefully find something. Might just be resorting back to stock bars if I can't get it to stop hitting the black cowling.

Redgeneral · July 14th, 2012, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malicious Logic

Did you get around to taking those pics yet?

Yup, you can find them in my thread at http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...725#post528725

NiJen · July 31st, 2012, 02:29 PM

Hi guys,

Good stuff on the DIY!
Quick question... if say I wanted to re-use the stock grips, do I still need to remove the one on the right (throttle side) or do I simply remove the controls with the grip still on?

Cheers!

CZroe · July 31st, 2012, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiJen

Hi guys,

Good stuff on the DIY!
Quick question... if say I wanted to re-use the stock grips, do I still need to remove the one on the right (throttle side) or do I simply remove the controls with the grip still on?

Cheers!

Leave it on.

saxnbass · July 31st, 2012, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevinWolfe

Motomummy was the best price I found @ $161.95 shipped.

Specify 08+ EX250 so they come with the risers.

https://www.motomummy.com/store/prod...d=16930&page=1

You wont regret them...

Though it's a few dollars more than BioHazard Cycles, I would order from MotoMummy as well. Corey is awesome, and has always hooked me up nicely and always helpful. I made an order with Corey recently over the MM website and 45 minutes after I hit the "order" button and got the confirmation email, I got an email that said it's been shipped that included the tracking number... 45 minutes!!!!

NiJen · August 1st, 2012, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Leave it on.

Thanks!

Mowgli · November 18th, 2012, 10:37 AM

I just picked up some online for $156 shipped. Should be here end of week

NiJen · November 19th, 2012, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mowgli

I just picked up some online for $156 shipped. Should be here end of week

Where'd you get them? Cheapest I could find is $170 plus shipping.

Mowgli · November 20th, 2012, 01:54 PM

Well found out they charged tax. 169 with tax and free shipping

OdysseyOfJ · April 30th, 2015, 09:43 PM

When you have the clip-ons to it's highest position on the forks, how much lower/higher are the handle bars from stock?

ForceofWill · May 1st, 2015, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OdysseyOfJ

When you have the clip-ons to it's highest position on the forks, how much lower/higher are the handle bars from stock?

I've never really tried to get them about to stock height. Mine are set up lower for sure and still clear at full lock.

March 1st, 2012, 11:35 PM	#1
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	Driven Clip On Install Just finished with my Driven install for the most part tonight. The only DIY I saw for clip ons was for the woodcraft ones and there are some differences, so I figure I would make this quick DIY to help some people out maybe. First, I removed the fairings, like I do pretty much when I do any work on the bike. Then you have to get the bar ends off. I don't have an impact gun, so I just heated them up with a blow torch for about 30 seconds. After that the screws came right out with a phillips #3 bit in a socket wrench. Next you need to get the stock grips off. There are a lot of methods around the net for this, but this is what worked amazingly well for me, and it doesn't require compressed air. Stick a screw driver up under the grip all the way to the end of it, then lift and spray a little chain lube in there. Work the screw driver all the way around and they popped RIGHT OFF, with no residue and the stock grips were in perfect shape after. Next you loosen the controls on both sides. Easy enough, just 2 screws and a bolt on each one. Then undo the stock handle bars from the middle mount thing and you can pop the handle bars off and slide them out of the stock controls. The Driven risers I got do NOT come apart completely, so you have to take off that middle mount thing that goes over your forks(no idea what it's called). Take the big nut off in the middle at the bottom. I think it's a 22m but mine came off with a crescent wrench no problem. Next you need to loosen the bolts on either side of it, that is clamping it to your forks. It will just pop right off, just wiggle a little. Once that's off you can slide the risers on to each fork and put that thing back on. NOTE I couldn't get the middle mount thing back on with the bike just on a rear stand. For some reason the bottom part wouldn't go in the hole until I put it up on a front stand also. Once that's done, you need to drill a hole in your new handle bars just like with the woodcraft DIY. I took my stock handle bars and lined them up with the new ones to mark the hole to drill. Don't just use 1 bar because the holes are in diff spots. You might want to label your bars as well to avoid putting the one with the shorter hole on the wrong side and end up having to take everything apart(woops ) Once that's done, you just need to slide the controls back on the bars first, then put the bar into the riser. Put it all on loosely and start arranging it how you want. Mine seems good now, but I haven't tested it with the fairings on yet. It's real easy to adjust, just loosen up a little and move as you see fit.

March 2nd, 2012, 09:20 PM	#10
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July 10th, 2012, 07:05 AM	#19
ichibunkid.206 ninjette.org member Name: Phil Location: Seattle Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 190	I recently put a pair of Vortex clip-on, and Driven D3 grips on my 2fiddy, the Clip-on's were 150.00, and the Grips were 50.00 from Motorcycle Superstore. I had to drop the front-end down a bit since the Vortex Clip-ons go above the triple tree. __________________________________________________ ATGATT Quote Wild Hogs - Woody: "May be I don't want to wear a helmet, Maybe I don't want anything between me and the road" Bobby: "You will if your head falls on it"

July 10th, 2012, 07:15 AM	#20
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Ordered mine from Biohazard Cycles. Haven't gotten around to installing them yet though... http://www.biohazardcycles.com/servl...dsh-ONS/Detail Lol, I'd love to have black instead of blue. There weren't too many blue ones for sale and then ended up just going with the blue. Seems to be the more darker of the US blues. Edit: I chose these over the woodcrafts because those who have them say they're more adjustable. You can make Drivens like Woodcrafts but not really the other way around. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

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March 2nd, 2012, 01:01 AM	#2
MikeBudd ninjette.org guru Name: Mike Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): RED 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 304	Nice man! I like that bit with the screw driver to save the stock grips. Anyways, you have to let us know what you think of the clipons. TBH I am looking at Driven's and not Woodcraft's and would love to know your opinion on them!

March 2nd, 2012, 01:02 AM	#3
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	How do you like those grips you paired them with?

March 2nd, 2012, 08:06 PM	#5
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Which grips are those? They look perrrty

March 2nd, 2012, 08:35 PM	#6
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	Diggin' the blue and gold man, looks real nice! Can't wait to get my nice green/black gel grips on.

March 2nd, 2012, 08:54 PM	#8
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	I wonder how the position on this compares to the woodcrafts?

March 2nd, 2012, 09:17 PM	#9
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	The Woodcrafts don't have as much adjustability. So, you can get the Drivens to feel like the WCs, but you can't necessarily get the WCs to feel like the Drivens. Drivens have more pivot room and they can be angled down (or up, if you want that for some weird reason).

April 23rd, 2012, 06:22 AM	#12
DevinWolfe Which pedal is the gas? Name: Devin Location: Knoxville, TN Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 192	I was going to post the same info after my install 2 days ago, but then saw no one else mentioned it. I thought I was the only one. Here are some pics to show the parts I had the hang-up with.

April 24th, 2012, 07:46 PM	#13
DailyRidden250R ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Philly Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R No longer. '06 Mini Posts: 116 Blog Entries: 1	Great minds think alike. One more thing about the install: Loosening the bar ends. I just used philips head on a socket set and used a breaker bar to loosen them. They came out without much fight. Didn't mess with any fire or heat source of any kind. Also removing the grip, I used the OP's method about shooting a shot of WD-40 and run the screw driver all the way around to release any adhesion between the metal and the rubber. Once that was done, just spray another shot of WD-40 and the grip will pull out very easily. The install process is the exact opposite. WD-40 will be absorbed by the grip as a petroleum distillate, I didn't have to use any of those hair spray or adhesive stuff and my grip is and still on SOLID. HTH

July 9th, 2012, 06:44 PM	#14
Redgeneral ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Ontario Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r (SOLD) - Black. 2011 ZX-6R Green/Black - 2001 Garbage Bag Green KLR650 Posts: 275	This DIY worked out so awesome. Made everything super easy, especially the trick with the screwdriver and WD-40 for both removing and replacing the grips. I just finished installing mine (too late at night to take it for a test ride) but I found the brake line coming from the front reservoir the deciding factor for the bar height. It either hit the fairings at full lock on the right, or hit the gauges when trying to go full lock on the left. Thanks for the walkthrough!

July 10th, 2012, 12:09 AM	#17
PsHYk ninjette.org member Name: Pshyk Location: Fairbanks,AK Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012-250R Posts: 202	so where can i get these? ive only heard of wood crafts so far...but then again im new so you know... and (here i go sounding all cheap) but whats the most affordable ones you could probably find (i know i know...you get what you pay for) but just wondering...cus im also trying to get my gopro here soon so i have to try to cut cost a bit if...IF...possible...if not then ill just have to buy slowly... p.s... i hate you for having a blue...i couldnt find one here or i think they dont make blue for 2012 which blows big richards... =/

July 10th, 2012, 06:57 AM	#18
DevinWolfe Which pedal is the gas? Name: Devin Location: Knoxville, TN Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 192	Motomummy was the best price I found @ $161.95 shipped. Specify 08+ EX250 so they come with the risers. https://www.motomummy.com/store/prod...d=16930&page=1 You wont regret them...

July 10th, 2012, 07:47 AM	#21
PsHYk ninjette.org member Name: Pshyk Location: Fairbanks,AK Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012-250R Posts: 202	thanks for the replies definately gonna have to get some of these...

July 31st, 2012, 02:29 PM	#24
NiJen ninjette.org member Name: Enoe Location: Australia Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Limited Edition Posts: 20	Hi guys, Good stuff on the DIY! Quick question... if say I wanted to re-use the stock grips, do I still need to remove the one on the right (throttle side) or do I simply remove the controls with the grip still on? Cheers!

November 18th, 2012, 10:37 AM	#28
Mowgli ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: San Antonio Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 29	I just picked up some online for $156 shipped. Should be here end of week

November 20th, 2012, 01:54 PM	#30
Mowgli ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: San Antonio Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 29	Well found out they charged tax. 169 with tax and free shipping

April 30th, 2015, 09:43 PM	#31
OdysseyOfJ ninjette.org newbie Name: Justin Location: San Francisco Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2006 & 2008 EX250s Posts: 5	When you have the clip-ons to it's highest position on the forks, how much lower/higher are the handle bars from stock?