July 12th, 2018, 05:19 PM | #1 |
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Woodcraft style clip-on towers?
I had the woodcraft tower assembly for my '01, I loved how it was a perfect replacement for the stock, except adjustable (and slightly lower).
https://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/cgi-bi...on&key=12-0236 I just got a '12, and was hoping to switch the bars to the new bike, but the bolt spacing is different. It appears Woodcraft doesn't make the equivalent for the 08-12s. I'd prefer the tower to clip ons does anyone know if anyone else makes them? |
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July 12th, 2018, 07:37 PM | #2 |
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You can use their clip-ons with 2.5" risers: https://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/cgi-bi...on&key=12-4537
Puts bars back to very similar position to pre-gen clip-on towers. Maybe just 0.5" lower. I ended up flipping them upside-down to lower bars on my track-bike. |
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July 13th, 2018, 07:42 AM | #3 |
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That's what I figured I'll have to do. I like the look as well as the extra security of using the original bolt holes as well as clamping the forks, but doesn't seem to be an option.
What happens to those empty bolt holes when you go to clips? |
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July 13th, 2018, 09:07 AM | #4 |
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July 13th, 2018, 09:52 AM | #5 |
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You can get some covers to plug holes if you want.
http://www.widgetco.com/hole-plugs-covers-8MM-black I prefer to strip all non-essentials off to save weight. Cut all unused tabs and brackets off frame. Hollow out bolts and dimple their eads. I've even replaced wires in harness with thinner gauge versions. |
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July 13th, 2018, 10:35 AM | #7 |
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Look at thickness of metal under bolts. Outer two lower bolts go into edge area with lots of material. Centre bolt goes through middle of clamp with less material to grab. General engineering design rule is you want minimum 1.5 diameters of thread engagement. Bigger bolt in centre would mean you'd be screwing into fork-tubes in order to get 1.5 diameters od thread!
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