Ebay clipons?

corksil · August 29th, 2017, 02:06 PM

Surely this has been discussed before but perhaps this thread can be a summation of everything already shared and agreed upon.

Disclaimer -- Any part that you install on your bike will ultimately be your own liability. By using cheap or low quality parts, you greatly increase your risk for mechanical error which could result in grievous bodily harm or death. It is not advised to work on a motorcycle unless you are confident in your ability and have the proper tools and knowledge to adequately complete the task.

With that said -- has anyone "gotten away with" ebay clipons?

In a never-ending search to make this bike handle better, I decided that I'd like to play around with raising the forks in the triple clamp. I've also got preload adjusters in there, and want to experiment with more fork tuning. All of that is a chore with the original handlebar setup because it covers the top of the forks. With clipons, I'd end up having a little more weight on the front wheel due to seating position, and I could access my preload adjusters, and I could also raise the forks a bit.

Woodcraft units go for 150 or so. These ebay knockoffs are on fifth of that.

I believe the ninja 250 had 36mm fork diameter.. the ebay ones listed say that they fit, yet are 37mm.

Hopefully someone can chime in. Thanks guys!

I'm referring to the these..

corksil · August 29th, 2017, 02:08 PM

As usual.. it would be nice if someone could come in here and say quite simply "X are the ones I have, X are the ones to buy, and X have been working well for me for a long time."

I can lose entire days online researching all the subtle nuances pertaining to stuff like this. Risers vs spacers, angles, fuel tank clearance.. removing bar ends for increased clearance.. all of it sucks up so much time to research.

MrAtom · August 29th, 2017, 03:03 PM

You've been on this forum long enough to know that people are going to come in and suggest the premium line, or the "middle of the road" line whenever anyone asks about buying something made cheaper.

If someone's taken a chance on them and posted here, I hope they comment on it here for your sake. But until the unlikely event that a reputable person posts that, you're going to get responses like the above.

Best of luck!

adouglas · August 29th, 2017, 03:57 PM

Lesson learned from a lifetime of misguided attempts to save a few bucks:

Buy quality. Buy once. Keep forever.

It's cheaper in the long run....

csmith12 · August 29th, 2017, 04:04 PM

Woodcraft and forget it. $15 bar replacements as needed, with 2day shipping. It's really a no brainer until another company comes up with an end to end solution any cheaper.

Hell, if you are willing to pay the shipping... you can get them overnighted to the track. As well as there are at least 10 others who have an extra bar floating about.

The china levers are ok, if you're OCD about installing them properly. But as far as clip ons go, unless the replacement bars are the same/compatible with the woodcraft's, imma pass on them.

Kestrel · August 29th, 2017, 05:02 PM

Are you looking for a 36mm set for a pre-gen? Or a 37mm set for a later bike?

If it's for the older bike.... I've actually got a gently used set of 36mm Woodcraft riser clip ons that I plan to sell on the forums here for quite a bit under retail.

DannoXYZ · August 29th, 2017, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Woodcraft and forget it. $15 bar replacements as needed, with 2day shipping. It's really a no brainer until another company comes up with an end to end solution any cheaper.

hell, I just get 7/8" bar-stock to replace bent bars... Cut this in 1/2 to get two bars for $5 each!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201600220367

But yea, I have Woodcraft clip-ons...

csmith12 · August 29th, 2017, 05:45 PM

nice!!!!!

Aggrotech · August 29th, 2017, 10:41 PM

Only chinese anything ive ever bought have been shorty levers and theyve been flawless and ive had em years now. As for teh clipons, i rock Woodcraft. 0 problems with them, i think theyre fantastic.

corksil · August 30th, 2017, 06:42 PM

Thank you all. It sounds like ebay for the levers and woodcraft for the clipons.

It would be super cool if patrick/kestrel's 36mm clipons would fit my newer '11 ninja.

Older than 08 = 36mm
08 or newer = 37mm

I don't suppose I could put 36mm clipons on my 37mm bars... Has anyone tried that? I'd love to buy used ones so I could save the couple bucks that I started this whole thread about.

Thank you all. I love this forum.

DannoXYZ · August 31st, 2017, 12:40 AM

Nope, 36mm clip-ons won't fit on 37mm forks.

If my bike didn't come with Woodcraft, I would've gone with Chinese ones from eBay or Ali; they work just fine. Trick is to not overtighten everything. Have each clamp bolt just tight enough so it doesn't move under normal operation. But in wreck, bars will swing & rotate out of the way rather than breaking and/or damaging the forks.

jrshooter · August 31st, 2017, 05:37 PM

if i was at the track and my day would be finnished otherwise, damn straight i would dremmel out the 36 no matter how ugly it came out.

August 29th, 2017, 02:06 PM	#1
corksil ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: TC Location: Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): A lot. Posts: A lot.	Ebay clipons? Surely this has been discussed before but perhaps this thread can be a summation of everything already shared and agreed upon. Disclaimer -- Any part that you install on your bike will ultimately be your own liability. By using cheap or low quality parts, you greatly increase your risk for mechanical error which could result in grievous bodily harm or death. It is not advised to work on a motorcycle unless you are confident in your ability and have the proper tools and knowledge to adequately complete the task. With that said -- has anyone "gotten away with" ebay clipons? In a never-ending search to make this bike handle better, I decided that I'd like to play around with raising the forks in the triple clamp. I've also got preload adjusters in there, and want to experiment with more fork tuning. All of that is a chore with the original handlebar setup because it covers the top of the forks. With clipons, I'd end up having a little more weight on the front wheel due to seating position, and I could access my preload adjusters, and I could also raise the forks a bit. Woodcraft units go for 150 or so. These ebay knockoffs are on fifth of that. I believe the ninja 250 had 36mm fork diameter.. the ebay ones listed say that they fit, yet are 37mm. Hopefully someone can chime in. Thanks guys! I'm referring to the these.. __________________________________________________ Just batshit crazy. All his posts are endless diatribes. Some are actually entertaining but mostly batshit crazy.

August 29th, 2017, 02:08 PM	#2
corksil ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: TC Location: Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): A lot. Posts: A lot.	As usual.. it would be nice if someone could come in here and say quite simply "X are the ones I have, X are the ones to buy, and X have been working well for me for a long time." I can lose entire days online researching all the subtle nuances pertaining to stuff like this. Risers vs spacers, angles, fuel tank clearance.. removing bar ends for increased clearance.. all of it sucks up so much time to research. __________________________________________________ Just batshit crazy. All his posts are endless diatribes. Some are actually entertaining but mostly batshit crazy.

August 29th, 2017, 03:57 PM	#4
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Lesson learned from a lifetime of misguided attempts to save a few bucks: Buy quality. Buy once. Keep forever. It's cheaper in the long run.... __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

August 29th, 2017, 04:04 PM	#5
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Woodcraft and forget it. $15 bar replacements as needed, with 2day shipping. It's really a no brainer until another company comes up with an end to end solution any cheaper. Hell, if you are willing to pay the shipping... you can get them overnighted to the track. As well as there are at least 10 others who have an extra bar floating about. The china levers are ok, if you're OCD about installing them properly. But as far as clip ons go, unless the replacement bars are the same/compatible with the woodcraft's, imma pass on them. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 29th, 2017, 05:45 PM	#8
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	nice!!!!! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 29th, 2017, 03:03 PM	#3
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	You've been on this forum long enough to know that people are going to come in and suggest the premium line, or the "middle of the road" line whenever anyone asks about buying something made cheaper. If someone's taken a chance on them and posted here, I hope they comment on it here for your sake. But until the unlikely event that a reputable person posts that, you're going to get responses like the above. Best of luck!

August 29th, 2017, 05:02 PM	#6
Kestrel ninjette.org member Name: Patrick Location: NC Join Date: Nov 2015 Motorcycle(s): DR350, Ninja 250 Posts: 69	Are you looking for a 36mm set for a pre-gen? Or a 37mm set for a later bike? If it's for the older bike.... I've actually got a gently used set of 36mm Woodcraft riser clip ons that I plan to sell on the forums here for quite a bit under retail.

August 29th, 2017, 10:41 PM	#9
Aggrotech ninjette.org sage Name: Justin Location: Fresno CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831	Only chinese anything ive ever bought have been shorty levers and theyve been flawless and ive had em years now. As for teh clipons, i rock Woodcraft. 0 problems with them, i think theyre fantastic.

August 30th, 2017, 06:42 PM	#10
corksil ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: TC Location: Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): A lot. Posts: A lot.	Thank you all. It sounds like ebay for the levers and woodcraft for the clipons. It would be super cool if patrick/kestrel's 36mm clipons would fit my newer '11 ninja. Older than 08 = 36mm 08 or newer = 37mm I don't suppose I could put 36mm clipons on my 37mm bars... Has anyone tried that? I'd love to buy used ones so I could save the couple bucks that I started this whole thread about. Thank you all. I love this forum. __________________________________________________ Just batshit crazy. All his posts are endless diatribes. Some are actually entertaining but mostly batshit crazy.

August 31st, 2017, 12:40 AM	#11
DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: Mesa, AZ Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17	Nope, 36mm clip-ons won't fit on 37mm forks. If my bike didn't come with Woodcraft, I would've gone with Chinese ones from eBay or Ali; they work just fine. Trick is to not overtighten everything. Have each clamp bolt just tight enough so it doesn't move under normal operation. But in wreck, bars will swing & rotate out of the way rather than breaking and/or damaging the forks.

August 31st, 2017, 05:37 PM	#12
jrshooter ninjette.org guru Name: john Location: placerville Join Date: Apr 2016 Motorcycle(s): ninja 300 Posts: 386	if i was at the track and my day would be finnished otherwise, damn straight i would dremmel out the 36 no matter how ugly it came out.

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