Clip ons

drumr9 · September 19th, 2009, 09:36 PM

Does any know of any other companies that make quality clip ons other than Woodcraft?? let me know... thanks!

kkim · September 19th, 2009, 09:50 PM

What's wrong with Woodcraft?

ztrack157 · September 19th, 2009, 10:02 PM

Wood craft and vortex are the only ones you'll be able to get immediately here.

kkim · September 19th, 2009, 10:04 PM

Does Vortex even make a 250R specific kit?

ztrack157 · September 19th, 2009, 10:17 PM

Yes kelly they do. They only other kits I know of only I have access to.

drumr9 · September 19th, 2009, 10:25 PM

ooh nothings wrong with woodcraft, its just kinda pricey... Kelly, how do you like the feel of them when you ride?

drumr9 · September 19th, 2009, 10:25 PM

Matt, does Sportisi make them?

ztrack157 · September 19th, 2009, 11:23 PM

No they do not. Kitaco is one of the brands they're vortex style and cheaper. The other is on WC price level.

kkim · September 20th, 2009, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drumr9

ooh nothings wrong with woodcraft, its just kinda pricey... Kelly, how do you like the feel of them when you ride?

They are great. A bit long to reach, but once you get used to it, they are a big improvement over the stock bars. If you are a taller rider, they will feel a lot better.
http://store.racebikerentals.com/mer...Category_Code=

drumr9 · September 20th, 2009, 12:56 AM

Solid! Thanks for the feedback...

mista350z · September 22nd, 2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

They are great. A bit long to reach, but once you get used to it, they are a big improvement over the stock bars. If you are a taller rider, they will feel a lot better.
http://store.racebikerentals.com/mer...Category_Code=

Noob ?....what do clip-ons do? I read about them all the time and know what they look like. I just have no clue what they do? change the body position to be more aggressive like the SS bikes?

ztrack157 · September 22nd, 2009, 10:32 PM

They will change your body position and make the handling crisper.

zev42 · September 23rd, 2009, 11:44 AM

Woodcraft clip-ons are definitely a reach and are a bit pricey. I've heard nothing but good reviews on these. I recently got a pair of WC clip-ons for my bike, and so far, I like them. It seems a bit easier to get through turns. I love the ability to adjust the height of the bars as you please, as opposed to the stock handle bars.

Vortex are a little bit cheaper, but they don't have risers available. Without the risers, you can't lock your forks in place when you park your bike. If locking your forks isn't something you do, or care about, then IMO Vortex will be good enough.

With either Vortex or Woodcraft, you gotta be careful when turning. When I back up my bike from the parking space, and turn the handle bars to the far left or the far right, my hand gets pinched between the handle bar and the front fairing. I think this is unavoidable as long as you have clip-ons for the 08-09 Ninja. If you wear gloves, then getting your hand pinched isn't a big deal.... IMO, of course ;-)

rockNroll · September 23rd, 2009, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zev42

Woodcraft clip-ons are definitely a reach and are a bit pricey. I've heard nothing but good reviews on these. I recently got a pair of WC clip-ons for my bike, and so far, I like them. It seems a bit easier to get through turns. I love the ability to adjust the height of the bars as you please, as opposed to the stock handle bars.

Vortex are a little bit cheaper, but they don't have risers available. Without the risers, you can't lock your forks in place when you park your bike. If locking your forks isn't something you do, or care about, then IMO Vortex will be good enough.

With either Vortex or Woodcraft, you gotta be careful when turning. When I back up my bike from the parking space, and turn the handle bars to the far left or the far right, my hand gets pinched between the handle bar and the front fairing. I think this is unavoidable as long as you have clip-ons for the 08-09 Ninja. If you wear gloves, then getting your hand pinched isn't a big deal.... IMO, of course ;-)

Michelle, I have the woodcraft clip on's and my hands don't get pinched in either direction. If I have my fingers on the brake or clutch lever and I'm not pulling the lever in while turning full lock my fingers do get touched by the lever and fairing, but not with much pressure. As far as being pinched between the bar and fairing... they're not even close. If it doesn't bother you, that's cool... but you could fiddle around with adjustments and get clearance.

zev42 · September 23rd, 2009, 02:36 PM

I'm working on fiddling with the handle bars, but unfortunately I managed to strip the bolt. I tried removing all of the other bolts and seeing if I can wiggle it around with just 1 screw, but it's so tight. I'm wondering if that has anything to do with the loctite?

I got the bolt measurements from Woodcraft, so now I gotta go to the hardware store, buy a replacement bolt, buy the bolt extractor, and we'll see how that goes.

JaeL · September 23rd, 2009, 03:08 PM

I wouldn't buy from from RacebikeRentals they are one of the most expensive places to get Woodcrafts on the net.

drumr9 · September 23rd, 2009, 03:12 PM

Really? I thought the price was decent...

joel.seward · September 23rd, 2009, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaeL

I wouldn't buy from from RacebikeRentals they are one of the most expensive places to get Woodcrafts on the net.

Please enlighten me, I have searched everywhere and have found racebikerentals to be the cheapest. I did however, pick up a full Shogun crash kit for $171 shipped from Fatbikez.com w/military discount.

JaeL · September 23rd, 2009, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joel.seward

Please enlighten me, I have searched everywhere and have found racebikerentals to be the cheapest. I did however, pick up a full Shogun crash kit for $171 shipped from Fatbikez.com w/military discount.

Done

joel.seward · September 23rd, 2009, 03:44 PM

Crap. Just bought mine last night.

JaeL · September 23rd, 2009, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joel.seward

Crap. Just bought mine last night.

Follow me young Padowan I'll teach you the ways of the Ninjette Bargin Bin

September 19th, 2009, 09:36 PM	#1
drumr9 ninjette.org member Name: Eddie Location: Hollywood/Hacienda Heights, CA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250(Gone), 09 GTS IE Vespa, 09 Monster ZX-6R Posts: 24	Clip ons Does any know of any other companies that make quality clip ons other than Woodcraft?? let me know... thanks!

September 19th, 2009, 10:02 PM	#3
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Wood craft and vortex are the only ones you'll be able to get immediately here. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

September 19th, 2009, 10:17 PM	#5
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Yes kelly they do. They only other kits I know of only I have access to. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

September 19th, 2009, 11:23 PM	#8
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	No they do not. Kitaco is one of the brands they're vortex style and cheaper. The other is on WC price level. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

September 22nd, 2009, 10:32 PM	#12
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	They will change your body position and make the handling crisper. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

September 19th, 2009, 09:50 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	What's wrong with Woodcraft?

September 19th, 2009, 10:04 PM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Does Vortex even make a 250R specific kit?

September 19th, 2009, 10:25 PM	#6
drumr9 ninjette.org member Name: Eddie Location: Hollywood/Hacienda Heights, CA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250(Gone), 09 GTS IE Vespa, 09 Monster ZX-6R Posts: 24	ooh nothings wrong with woodcraft, its just kinda pricey... Kelly, how do you like the feel of them when you ride?

September 20th, 2009, 12:56 AM	#10
drumr9 ninjette.org member Name: Eddie Location: Hollywood/Hacienda Heights, CA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250(Gone), 09 GTS IE Vespa, 09 Monster ZX-6R Posts: 24	Solid! Thanks for the feedback...

September 23rd, 2009, 11:44 AM	#13
zev42 ninjette.org member Name: Michelle Location: Covina, CA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 89	Woodcraft clip-ons are definitely a reach and are a bit pricey. I've heard nothing but good reviews on these. I recently got a pair of WC clip-ons for my bike, and so far, I like them. It seems a bit easier to get through turns. I love the ability to adjust the height of the bars as you please, as opposed to the stock handle bars. Vortex are a little bit cheaper, but they don't have risers available. Without the risers, you can't lock your forks in place when you park your bike. If locking your forks isn't something you do, or care about, then IMO Vortex will be good enough. With either Vortex or Woodcraft, you gotta be careful when turning. When I back up my bike from the parking space, and turn the handle bars to the far left or the far right, my hand gets pinched between the handle bar and the front fairing. I think this is unavoidable as long as you have clip-ons for the 08-09 Ninja. If you wear gloves, then getting your hand pinched isn't a big deal.... IMO, of course ;-)

September 23rd, 2009, 02:36 PM	#15
zev42 ninjette.org member Name: Michelle Location: Covina, CA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 89	I'm working on fiddling with the handle bars, but unfortunately I managed to strip the bolt. I tried removing all of the other bolts and seeing if I can wiggle it around with just 1 screw, but it's so tight. I'm wondering if that has anything to do with the loctite? I got the bolt measurements from Woodcraft, so now I gotta go to the hardware store, buy a replacement bolt, buy the bolt extractor, and we'll see how that goes.

September 23rd, 2009, 03:08 PM	#16
JaeL Bike Thrasher Name: JaeL Location: Omaha Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 EX250r Posts: 334 Blog Entries: 10	I wouldn't buy from from RacebikeRentals they are one of the most expensive places to get Woodcrafts on the net. __________________________________________________ Intuitive Sliders, Aftermarket pegs, Custom Paint, Seat Cowl, Tinted Screen, Aftermarket flush mounts, Wheel Tape, Fender Chopped, Stock Shortie Exhaust and Woodcraft ClipOns

September 23rd, 2009, 03:12 PM	#17
drumr9 ninjette.org member Name: Eddie Location: Hollywood/Hacienda Heights, CA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250(Gone), 09 GTS IE Vespa, 09 Monster ZX-6R Posts: 24	Really? I thought the price was decent...

September 23rd, 2009, 03:44 PM	#20
joel.seward ninjette.org newbie Name: Joel Location: El Paso Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 6	Crap. Just bought mine last night.

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