Clip-On Curiousity?

Jojah17 · March 25th, 2011, 07:43 AM

Hey guys, I got in on the clip-on group buy from Sportisi and have a quick question. These clip-ons are obviously intended to mount on top of the triple tree but I was curious if anything would prevent them from being mounted to the forks underneath the triple tree. I have no body work and an old school (read tiny) gas tank. I can't foresee any clearance issues at all. It may be too low of an option for me anyways but I was curious if it was possible...or if Im missing something that would prevent them from working this way. Thanks in advance!

want1sobad · March 25th, 2011, 08:06 AM

should be possible given your lack of fairings. being that the design does not incorporate a riser, they will be ultra low and aggressive - but if you like it, you like it.

good luck

Jojah17 · March 25th, 2011, 08:14 AM

Probably too low to be comfortable at this stage on my bike but I have been contemplating a cafe-esque fiberglass pan/bump which would significantly lower my seat height. May work for me at that point. Thanks for the response.

want1sobad · March 25th, 2011, 08:19 AM

np,

throw up some pics when you get done

randomwalk101 · March 25th, 2011, 12:29 PM

prob will hit the fairing at full clock.

kkim · March 25th, 2011, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jojah17

I have no body work and an old school (read tiny) gas tank. I can't foresee any clearance issues at all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomwalk101

prob will hit the fairing at full clock.

read, grasshoppa.

Jojah17 · March 25th, 2011, 02:35 PM

Hahaha thanks Kelly.

The Clipons look like they would fit if it wasn't for my headlight ears which get in the way. I'm on the lookout for a new headlight assembly anyhoo so that could be a possible remedy to that issue. They would be super low...but its good to know I have the option. Thanks fellas. I'll get my gf to snap some pics of the bike this weekend hopefully. It looks awesome in my ever-so humble opinion.

randomwalk101 · March 25th, 2011, 08:54 PM

Say Wut?

Jojah17 · March 28th, 2011, 06:33 AM

Anybody got a write up for installing clip ons that mount on top of the trip tree? How far am I supposed to torque the front end down? Also, how do I torque the front end down on a 250? Thanks!

Lvr · March 28th, 2011, 12:00 PM

I was in this group buy with you... did you find that the Nui handlebars are slightly narrower in diameter than stock? I had a devil of a time getting the grips and levers to stay on.

Jojah17 · March 28th, 2011, 12:03 PM

I havent really messed with them yet..only mocked them up above and below the triple to see which I liked more...I'll let you know when I get sometime to install...

Lvr · March 28th, 2011, 12:05 PM

ok cool. I ended up using a bit of electrical tape lol.
What did you mean by toque down the front end? are you referring to the triple tree clamps on the forks?

Jojah17 · March 28th, 2011, 12:07 PM

Yes, how far did you move the clamps down the forks...Dex said that he moved his an additional 6mm or so...

Lvr · March 28th, 2011, 12:13 PM

Oh. to be honest, I'm not sure. I actually just shoved them up through the top triple, put the clipons on loose, and then shoved the forks down til they were flush along the top. If I had to guess, I'd say it's probably been moved 5-6mm from stock. I had the bike up on a stand in the rear, and a jack under the engine, so no weight on the forks of course. I was replacing the fork springs as well, so the wheel was off too.

the torque values for the triples btw are 15ft/lbs for the top, and 22 for the bottom, according to the shop manual.

Also FWIW, I haven't had a chance to ride the bike since putting on the new bars, but to be honest I don't think the new position is really that dramatic. I'm about 5'9". I wouldn't think it'd be such a bad idea to try putting them under the top clamp, especially if you want that cafe racer vibe.

March 25th, 2011, 07:43 AM	#1
Jojah17 ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Atlanta Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Honja Posts: 171	Clip-On Curiousity? Hey guys, I got in on the clip-on group buy from Sportisi and have a quick question. These clip-ons are obviously intended to mount on top of the triple tree but I was curious if anything would prevent them from being mounted to the forks underneath the triple tree. I have no body work and an old school (read tiny) gas tank. I can't foresee any clearance issues at all. It may be too low of an option for me anyways but I was curious if it was possible...or if Im missing something that would prevent them from working this way. Thanks in advance!

March 28th, 2011, 06:33 AM	#9
Jojah17 ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Atlanta Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Honja Posts: 171	Anybody got a write up for installing clip ons that mount on top of the trip tree? How far am I supposed to torque the front end down? Also, how do I torque the front end down on a 250? Thanks! Last futzed with by Jojah17; March 28th, 2011 at 12:01 PM.

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Jojah17 ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Atlanta Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Honja Posts: 171	Hahaha thanks Kelly. The Clipons look like they would fit if it wasn't for my headlight ears which get in the way. I'm on the lookout for a new headlight assembly anyhoo so that could be a possible remedy to that issue. They would be super low...but its good to know I have the option. Thanks fellas. I'll get my gf to snap some pics of the bike this weekend hopefully. It looks awesome in my ever-so humble opinion.

March 25th, 2011, 08:54 PM	#8
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Say Wut?

March 28th, 2011, 12:00 PM	#10
Lvr ninjette.org member Name: Levi Location: Ny Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 136	I was in this group buy with you... did you find that the Nui handlebars are slightly narrower in diameter than stock? I had a devil of a time getting the grips and levers to stay on.

March 28th, 2011, 12:03 PM	#11
Jojah17 ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Atlanta Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Honja Posts: 171	I havent really messed with them yet..only mocked them up above and below the triple to see which I liked more...I'll let you know when I get sometime to install...

March 28th, 2011, 12:05 PM	#12
Lvr ninjette.org member Name: Levi Location: Ny Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 136	ok cool. I ended up using a bit of electrical tape lol. What did you mean by toque down the front end? are you referring to the triple tree clamps on the forks?

March 28th, 2011, 12:07 PM	#13
Jojah17 ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Atlanta Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Honja Posts: 171	Yes, how far did you move the clamps down the forks...Dex said that he moved his an additional 6mm or so...

March 28th, 2011, 12:13 PM	#14
Lvr ninjette.org member Name: Levi Location: Ny Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 136	Oh. to be honest, I'm not sure. I actually just shoved them up through the top triple, put the clipons on loose, and then shoved the forks down til they were flush along the top. If I had to guess, I'd say it's probably been moved 5-6mm from stock. I had the bike up on a stand in the rear, and a jack under the engine, so no weight on the forks of course. I was replacing the fork springs as well, so the wheel was off too. the torque values for the triples btw are 15ft/lbs for the top, and 22 for the bottom, according to the shop manual. Also FWIW, I haven't had a chance to ride the bike since putting on the new bars, but to be honest I don't think the new position is really that dramatic. I'm about 5'9". I wouldn't think it'd be such a bad idea to try putting them under the top clamp, especially if you want that cafe racer vibe.