Lower handle bars.....??

LittleRedNinjette · March 14th, 2013, 01:48 PM

Ok, so I'm a stubby chick and had to put the roaring toyz lowering kit on my 250. With the the blocks on the front i'm not sure what options i have for a more forward riding position.....

Anyone have the issue? What should i do?

Panda · March 14th, 2013, 01:55 PM

What do you mean by more forward? You want to lay over the tank more? A more aggressive riding position?

subxero · March 14th, 2013, 02:44 PM

Clip-ons will move the bars forward and lower for a more aggressive/sport riding position. But no offense if you are as short and stubby as you claim it might be to the point of discomfort when doing city/ around town riding when you do not want to be full or even partial tuck.

I just put my Woodcraft clip-ons on my bike and it is a noticeable difference especially when sitting upright. I am 5'7" and i don't think i would want them any further down and forward than they currently are for around town commuting.

If you know some one who has clip ons installed go give it a ride and see what you think.

just my 2 cents

LittleRedNinjette · March 14th, 2013, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rPanda

What do you mean by more forward? You want to lay over the tank more? A more aggressive riding position?

I'm thinking more aggressive.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

Clip-ons will move the bars forward and lower for a more aggressive/sport riding position. But no offense if you are as short and stubby as you claim it might be to the point of discomfort when doing city/ around town riding when you do not want to be full or even partial tuck.

I just put my Woodcraft clip-ons on my bike and it is a noticeable difference especially when sitting upright. I am 5'7" and i don't think i would want them any further down and forward than they currently are for around town commuting.

If you know some one who has clip ons installed go give it a ride and see what you think.

just my 2 cents

I'm 5'1", that's a good point. I don't want to go to far but something that would bring the bars down 1 to 2 inches would do it. I just feel to up rite on her. the only other thing i was thinking was to take the blocks out and to the clip ons but i don't know if this would be safe with the lowering links.... the bike wouldn't be level...

Jiggles · March 14th, 2013, 04:07 PM

Get some clap-ons

LittleRedNinjette · March 14th, 2013, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Get some clap-ons

That's what i want to do but not sure what to do about the lowering blocks. the lowering links are at the second to lowest setting.... I was told by a buddy that not having the front end level with the back would affect turning and maneuverability....

menikmati · March 14th, 2013, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

If you know some one who has clip ons installed go give it a ride and see what you think

This.

I have Moth rearsets and Woodcraft clip-ons and my lower body/back starts to feel the burn faster than my ZX6R.

choneofakind · March 14th, 2013, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

That's what i want to do but not sure what to do about the lowering blocks. the lowering links are at the second to lowest setting.... I was told by a buddy that not having the front end level with the back would affect turning and maneuverability....

You know how when you installed the lowering blocks on the front, you slid the fork tubes up in the triple?

Leave the the forks exactly where they are so the front is lowered the same as the rear. Take the blocks off. Buy clip-ons. Install.

The clip-ons allow you to lower the nose because they allow the fork tube completely through the triple. The front and rear will still be lowered the same amount, but your bars will be lower relative to the triple and you won't feel like you're riding a standard bike.

That make sense?

LittleRedNinjette · March 14th, 2013, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

You know how when you installed the lowering blocks on the front, you slid the fork tubes up in the triple?

Leave the the forks exactly where they are so the front is lowered the same as the rear. Take the blocks off. Buy clip-ons. Install.

The clip-ons allow you to lower the nose because they allow the fork tube completely through the triple. The front and rear will still be lowered the same amount, but your bars will be lower relative to the triple and you won't feel like you're riding a standard bike.

That make sense?

Yes!

Thank you!!!

That's what i was thinking looking at the pics online. So are the Woodcraft clip-ons the best to get?

r6boater · March 14th, 2013, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

Yes!

Thank you!!!

That's what i was thinking looking at the pics online. So are the Woodcraft clip-ons the best to get?

Check out the pics on the website in my sig to get an idea on how these fit... My boy is 5'2'' and he uses Apex Mfg clip-ons. they are fully adjustable and they offer risers too. Draik uses the standard ones that mount under the top triple though.

beren · March 14th, 2013, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Get some clap-ons

Link to original page on YouTube.

LittleRedNinjette · March 15th, 2013, 05:42 AM

Thanks for the help all!!!

Panda · March 15th, 2013, 06:37 AM

I'd also recommend some rearset adjusters or adjustable rearsets if you want a more aggressive body position.

LittleRedNinjette · March 15th, 2013, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rPanda

I'd also recommend some rearset adjusters or adjustable rearsets if you want a more aggressive body position.

Ok, i'll look into that as well. Thanks!

March 14th, 2013, 01:48 PM	#1
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March 14th, 2013, 04:07 PM	#5
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March 14th, 2013, 01:55 PM	#2
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	What do you mean by more forward? You want to lay over the tank more? A more aggressive riding position?

March 14th, 2013, 02:44 PM	#3
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	Clip-ons will move the bars forward and lower for a more aggressive/sport riding position. But no offense if you are as short and stubby as you claim it might be to the point of discomfort when doing city/ around town riding when you do not want to be full or even partial tuck. I just put my Woodcraft clip-ons on my bike and it is a noticeable difference especially when sitting upright. I am 5'7" and i don't think i would want them any further down and forward than they currently are for around town commuting. If you know some one who has clip ons installed go give it a ride and see what you think. just my 2 cents

March 15th, 2013, 05:42 AM	#12
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	Thanks for the help all!!!

March 15th, 2013, 06:37 AM	#13
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I'd also recommend some rearset adjusters or adjustable rearsets if you want a more aggressive body position.