My next farkles

Old Lemon · September 29th, 2012, 07:20 PM

So lately I have been seriously considering a zx6. I sat on one today for a few minutes just staring at it imagining what it would be like to actually ride in this very very different position compared to the ninjette. I decided it would be a better idea to just get some clip ons to see if i would like it instead of a new bike.

clip ons: http://www.ebay.com/itm/230857639696...84.m1438.l2649

grips: http://www.ebay.com/itm/370658796268...84.m1438.l2648

bar ends: http://www.ebay.com/itm/150904431985...84.m1438.l2648

What can i say? i love green

Alex · October 1st, 2012, 02:50 PM

Farkle it up!

namdamyo · October 1st, 2012, 03:01 PM

I've been considering doing this as well! Though i think I would also get rearset adjusters or new rearsets in addition to the clip-ons.

Rearsets are very tempting, because sometimes I feel like I'd be happier/more comfortable with my feet further back for long distances on the highway...

Malicious Logic · October 2nd, 2012, 08:54 AM

Are the clip-on's to make you happier with the 250? or Just to see if you'll like the position on the supersport since they're cheaper than a new bike?

adouglas · October 2nd, 2012, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by namdamyo

I've been considering doing this as well! Though i think I would also get rearset adjusters or new rearsets in addition to the clip-ons.

Rearsets are very tempting, because sometimes I feel like I'd be happier/more comfortable with my feet further back for long distances on the highway...

This.

With rearsets + clip ons, your whole body rotates forward. With just clip-ons, you're only folding yourself up more. The difference is significant.

You don't need to pop for full-bore rearsets. The rearset adjuster plates do the same thing.

Old Lemon · October 2nd, 2012, 09:12 AM

@Malicious Logic its mainly just to try it out and see if i like it. just sitting on a SS in a dealership just cant replicate the actual position as much as riding one.
@adouglas ive never had a problem tucking long distances with the stock bars and rear sets so i think ill be fine being scrunched up with just clip ons for now. i ebayed rear set adjuster plates but nothing came up

Malicious Logic · October 2nd, 2012, 05:27 PM

Ah, ok. I kinda got mine for the same reason. Not sure how close it is to a supersport, if at all, but atleast it's a start.

alex.s · October 2nd, 2012, 06:00 PM

shoulda got the bling bling anodized up aluminum grips

Old Lemon · October 3rd, 2012, 01:19 PM

i got the clip ons today and the end is capped off so i cant screw in any bar ends?

ninjamunky85 · October 3rd, 2012, 01:37 PM

Does the cap pop off? I think I remember something about the Woodcraft bars being buzzy because they don't have bar ends. You should be able to use other bars with them though... I think

Old Lemon · October 3rd, 2012, 06:19 PM

found it lol

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=14281

google just brings me straight back here

but i hope my new bar ends will fit

clobianco · October 3rd, 2012, 10:13 PM

I had woodcraft clip ons and yoshi rear sets on my 250 and i was really pleased with the change in seating position. Im 6 ft so it was a little uncomfortable on the 250 stock because my knees hit the body line on the tank. The rear sets and clip ons totally fixed that. Felt like the seating position of my friends 04 r6. I found its still slightly more upright than something like a gsxr (practically feel like im laying on the bars on that bike) but its much much better. I would say deff go for it.

Old Lemon · October 18th, 2012, 08:36 PM

i know you all have been so eagerly waiting for an update so here it be:

got the stuff put on tonight, took about 3 hours with my friend helping and man it sure is different. This must be user error but woodcraft was suppose to have no interference with anything right? well i got hella interference like everywhere. Ill post some pics tomorrow and you guys can tell me how i did something so obvious so wrong.

Panda · October 25th, 2012, 11:19 AM

@Old_Lemon did you get the clip-ons figured out? I just bought a pair off of Guevara as well as some rearsets. I'm going to wait and install everything together.

Old Lemon · October 25th, 2012, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rPanda

@Old_Lemon did you get the clip-ons figured out? I just bought a pair off of Guevara as well as some rearsets. I'm going to wait and install everything together.

well due to some things happening i havent been able to work on it, but i think i put the bars too straight out towards the sides of the bike instead of more inward towards the tank.

And the bars are not even at full lock in these pictures

Panda · October 25th, 2012, 06:29 PM

Looking good. You think it is worth it to take it to a shop to install?

Old Lemon · October 25th, 2012, 06:50 PM

depends how much they will charge you. it took my friend and I about 3 hours or something cause neither of us had done something like this before, my shop quoted me 250$ cause they also never done this before on a 250 and didnt believe it would work lol, so i said screw that. But ive heard people getting charged like 50$ and for 50 id let the shop do it

September 29th, 2012, 07:20 PM	#1
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	My next farkles So lately I have been seriously considering a zx6. I sat on one today for a few minutes just staring at it imagining what it would be like to actually ride in this very very different position compared to the ninjette. I decided it would be a better idea to just get some clip ons to see if i would like it instead of a new bike. clip ons: http://www.ebay.com/itm/230857639696...84.m1438.l2649 grips: http://www.ebay.com/itm/370658796268...84.m1438.l2648 bar ends: http://www.ebay.com/itm/150904431985...84.m1438.l2648 What can i say? i love green

October 1st, 2012, 02:50 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Farkle it up! __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

October 2nd, 2012, 08:54 AM	#4
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Are the clip-on's to make you happier with the 250? or Just to see if you'll like the position on the supersport since they're cheaper than a new bike? __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

October 2nd, 2012, 05:27 PM	#7
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Ah, ok. I kinda got mine for the same reason. Not sure how close it is to a supersport, if at all, but atleast it's a start. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

October 2nd, 2012, 06:00 PM	#8
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	shoulda got the bling bling anodized up aluminum grips __________________________________________________

October 1st, 2012, 03:01 PM	#3
namdamyo ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: West Chester PA or Bucks County PA Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r SE green/black Posts: 40	I've been considering doing this as well! Though i think I would also get rearset adjusters or new rearsets in addition to the clip-ons. Rearsets are very tempting, because sometimes I feel like I'd be happier/more comfortable with my feet further back for long distances on the highway...

October 2nd, 2012, 09:12 AM	#6
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	@Malicious Logic its mainly just to try it out and see if i like it. just sitting on a SS in a dealership just cant replicate the actual position as much as riding one. @adouglas ive never had a problem tucking long distances with the stock bars and rear sets so i think ill be fine being scrunched up with just clip ons for now. i ebayed rear set adjuster plates but nothing came up

October 3rd, 2012, 01:19 PM	#9
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	i got the clip ons today and the end is capped off so i cant screw in any bar ends?

October 3rd, 2012, 01:37 PM	#10
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	Does the cap pop off? I think I remember something about the Woodcraft bars being buzzy because they don't have bar ends. You should be able to use other bars with them though... I think __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

October 3rd, 2012, 06:19 PM	#11
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	found it lol http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=14281 google just brings me straight back here but i hope my new bar ends will fit

October 3rd, 2012, 10:13 PM	#12
clobianco ninjette.org newbie Name: Chris Location: Mass Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 9	I had woodcraft clip ons and yoshi rear sets on my 250 and i was really pleased with the change in seating position. Im 6 ft so it was a little uncomfortable on the 250 stock because my knees hit the body line on the tank. The rear sets and clip ons totally fixed that. Felt like the seating position of my friends 04 r6. I found its still slightly more upright than something like a gsxr (practically feel like im laying on the bars on that bike) but its much much better. I would say deff go for it.

October 18th, 2012, 08:36 PM	#13
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	i know you all have been so eagerly waiting for an update so here it be: got the stuff put on tonight, took about 3 hours with my friend helping and man it sure is different. This must be user error but woodcraft was suppose to have no interference with anything right? well i got hella interference like everywhere. Ill post some pics tomorrow and you guys can tell me how i did something so obvious so wrong.

October 25th, 2012, 11:19 AM	#14
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	@Old_Lemon did you get the clip-ons figured out? I just bought a pair off of Guevara as well as some rearsets. I'm going to wait and install everything together.

October 25th, 2012, 06:29 PM	#16
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Looking good. You think it is worth it to take it to a shop to install?

October 25th, 2012, 06:50 PM	#17
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	depends how much they will charge you. it took my friend and I about 3 hours or something cause neither of us had done something like this before, my shop quoted me 250$ cause they also never done this before on a 250 and didnt believe it would work lol, so i said screw that. But ive heard people getting charged like 50$ and for 50 id let the shop do it

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