DIY- Woodcraft Clipon Install - Page 4

toku · March 9th, 2009, 06:52 AM

Finally got some picture of my clip ons installed on the bike

and one more just kinda showing how far up they are

I'm 6'1" and I didn't find the change in position to be too radical, I still feel as if I sit fairly up right but now I just have some room to stretch my arms out. Compared to bigger bikes the positioning is definitely still rather tame. For track days I can see myself dropping the clip ons an inch or two just to get myself lower over the bike however for street riding I think the positioning is just about spot on.

On a side note I didn't notice any wobbles with my hands off the handle bars. I tried it in several different gears dropping from between 50-60 down to 35-40ish.

kkim · March 9th, 2009, 01:37 PM

Yuri,

thanks for your feedback. Good job on the install.

paterick4o8 · March 17th, 2009, 08:56 PM

Thanks for the DIY instructions and feedback kkim. I'm contemplating about this one, as it might work for me when going high speeds and tucking, as I'm about 5'9".

kkim · March 17th, 2009, 08:59 PM

if you decide to purchase, please consider buying them through Richard (racebikerentals) as he has the lowest prices on the kit and is a great guy, too.

glad i could help.

jeffwessel · March 17th, 2009, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paterick4o8

Thanks for the DIY instructions and feedback kkim. I'm contemplating about this one, as it might work for me when going high speeds and tucking, as I'm about 5'9".

I'd say go for it. I am around 5'9-5'10, and am pretty comfortable with the clipons. They actually feel better for me, cause I dont feel as crunched up. I feel a lot more spaced out while riding and relaxed.

paterick4o8 · March 18th, 2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffwessel

I'd say go for it. I am around 5'9-5'10, and am pretty comfortable with the clipons. They actually feel better for me, cause I dont feel as crunched up. I feel a lot more spaced out while riding and relaxed.

Thanks for the advice. All I need is some extra cash $$$

paterick4o8 · March 18th, 2009, 06:35 PM

I'm assuming the answer is "no" on this.. but those of you that have made this mod, do you guys ever end up pinching your hands against the windscreen area when your turn the wheel all the way to the right or left?

side note: DRIVEN seems to be another company that makes clip-ons and in black too. too bad they don't have one for this bike

Kurosaki · March 18th, 2009, 07:07 PM

One of you guys that's done the clipons, please sell me your stock right handlebar.

:]

Broom · March 18th, 2009, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paterick4o8

I'm assuming the answer is "no" on this.. but those of you that have made this mod, do you guys ever end up pinching your hands against the windscreen area when your turn the wheel all the way to the right or left?

side note: DRIVEN seems to be another company that makes clip-ons and in black too. too bad they don't have one for this bike

they might touch, but hopefully you're wearing gloves and its not a big deal. if they do touch and you don't want them too, then adjust them back some.

jeffwessel · March 19th, 2009, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurosaki

One of you guys that's done the clipons, please sell me your stock right handlebar.

:]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...Q5fAccessories

Kurosaki · March 19th, 2009, 10:26 PM

^Yep. I'm watching that one. Hopefully can find one on the forum if that ebay auction doesn't go up too high. :/

Justanothermp5 · March 20th, 2009, 04:47 AM

wow i did this the other day, i was kinda nervous about the drilling but everything came out pretty good, i drilled the hole to close to the edge tho and the grip is covering a lil of the bar end...which s good cuz i didnt like the way it looked anyways lol

it was real easy and a great mod, cant wait to get it riding

komohana · March 20th, 2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurosaki

^Yep. I'm watching that one. Hopefully can find one on the forum if that ebay auction doesn't go up too high. :/

so...mission accomplished? or still look'in?

Kurosaki · March 20th, 2009, 01:14 PM

Still watching the auction! Has about 3 days left. Grrr I wish it was just a Buy it Now

komohana · March 20th, 2009, 01:17 PM

yeah, like three days ago right now!.....good luck

Ken · March 24th, 2009, 03:52 PM

Installed my clip-ons today. Thanks for this write-up Kelly!

kkim · March 24th, 2009, 05:18 PM

cool, Ken... how do you like them?

Dipmode · March 24th, 2009, 05:19 PM

I actually just installed the new bars two weeks ago in a parking lot it took me about an hr but i actually broke off a #3 phillips bit on the right side trying to take out the screw that holds the instruments on the handle bar, so i then tried to drill the cap off then my crappy 7 volt drill ran out of power. so i just used a hacksaw to cut off the bar end. but other than that i had no problem doing it myself. i did go to a bike shop but they gave me crap saying that it would take 3 hrs of labor to install them so they were gonna charge like 180 something which is booty, anyways it actually feels way more comfortable than the stock bars, b/c for some reason i just naturally lean foreward. i know that sounds strange especially since im only like 5'3 with short little arms anyways i gonna post pics up soon

kkim · March 24th, 2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dipmode

...especially since im only like 5'3 with short little arms anyways i gonna post pics up soon

lol... you must like laying down on the tank.

good job, man. pictures are welcomed.

oh... welcome to the forum.

Ken · March 24th, 2009, 09:42 PM

Question regarding the clip-on clamp halves.

One of my sides is uneven.

On my right it's perfect (shows 2 threads between the halves per side), however, on my left side one side is showing 1 thread [pic below] whereas the other side is showing 3.

Should I be concerned with this and reinstall it to make the halves even, or would it be okay to leave it alone?

kkim · March 24th, 2009, 09:47 PM

In a perfect world, you would want to have it all the same, but in the real world, I doubt that small of a difference will make a diff as far as it being able to slip, if that's your concern.

Ken · March 25th, 2009, 03:10 PM

I went ahead and redid it so the threads are even.

I rode my bike to work and I LOVE this setup. It splits the difference between standard and super sport. The only thing I need to do is add on the stock bar ends per your other thread. Thanks again Kelly.

headshrink · March 25th, 2009, 03:19 PM

310ken - That is a great license plate! Too bad I'm also in CA ..... I guess it is taken.

kkim · March 25th, 2009, 03:21 PM

Anytime, Ken. Glad you found the DIY helpful and that you like the new riding position.

Ken · March 25th, 2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

310ken - That is a great license plate! Too bad I'm also in CA ..... I guess it is taken.

I ordered the plate before I even got the bike just to make sure I get it LOL.

headshrink · March 25th, 2009, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 310ken

I ordered the plate before I even got the bike just to make sure I get it LOL.

Nice! I didn't know you could do that without a VIN#

Ken · March 25th, 2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Nice! I didn't know you could do that without a VIN#

You bring your registration for the intended vehicle when you pick it up.

Anyone with the clip-ons notice it's easier to flick the bike around? At least it feels that way with mine.

ahskeetz · March 25th, 2009, 10:22 PM

noob question here: i know what clip ons are, but what are rearsets???

Broom · March 26th, 2009, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahskeetz

noob question here: i know what clip ons are, but what are rearsets???

to put it simply, they're foot peg brackets. they're usually designed to relocate your foot pegs up and back for a more aggressive body position and more ground clearance.

ahskeetz · March 26th, 2009, 09:30 AM

ahh. i see. they're super-expensive though

but i guess its worth it for some people

Broom · March 26th, 2009, 09:39 AM

it really just depends on your goals. some people get them to have cool looking trick parts on their bike. others, like me, get them for the track to gain more ground clearance for the turns.

in my opinion, they shouldn't be on a street bike. for one, if you're dragging pegs on the street you're asking for trouble. two: if you're dragging pegs and switch to rearsets, your next peice to drag is the kickstand mount, which is very dangerous (we cut them off for track bikes). three: thats a lot of money to spend for looks.

Shift250R · March 27th, 2009, 01:36 PM

Heres my install with some suzuki weighted bar ends (thanks for the fuel hose idea Kelly)...

jeffwessel · March 27th, 2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broom

if you're dragging pegs and switch to rearsets, your next peice to drag is the kickstand mount, which is very dangerous

True dat! Unfortunately I found that out first hand.

Mo1981 · March 29th, 2009, 09:15 PM

I did this upgrade last nite and I love the setup. It's so much more comfortable. You wouldn't think that a small change like that would make a difference. This plus the 15/41 sprocket swap make this bike a completely different one.
Posted via Mobile Device

stroked59 · April 13th, 2009, 05:31 PM

with the front lowered 1" is it possible to just flip the clip-ons over and swap left to right and vise virsa to get them to sit on top and have them about the same drop as putting them on the normal way?

just a thought

kkim · April 13th, 2009, 06:05 PM

I doubt it would work, but why would you want to?

stroked59 · April 13th, 2009, 06:19 PM

thought i read about clearance issues when trees dropped and clipp ons hitting.... thought you could flip and see if it could work... thats all kkim... but i just realizied they have a slight angle to them and it would make it worse...

kkim · April 13th, 2009, 06:28 PM

NP... all I can say is that installed the way WC has designed these and the close clearances they have as is, I would imagine installing them any other way would lead to interference problems. WC really did a good job fitting these properly to the bike and I can see why they took such a long time before releasing them to the public. The kit is well thought out, designed and very high quality.

stroked59 · April 14th, 2009, 03:58 PM

Ninja007 · April 16th, 2009, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stroked59

hey stroked, how do you like the Pazzo levers compared to stock?

March 9th, 2009, 06:52 AM	#121
toku ninjette.org member Name: Yuri Location: Happey Valley Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 57	Finally got some picture of my clip ons installed on the bike and one more just kinda showing how far up they are I'm 6'1" and I didn't find the change in position to be too radical, I still feel as if I sit fairly up right but now I just have some room to stretch my arms out. Compared to bigger bikes the positioning is definitely still rather tame. For track days I can see myself dropping the clip ons an inch or two just to get myself lower over the bike however for street riding I think the positioning is just about spot on. On a side note I didn't notice any wobbles with my hands off the handle bars. I tried it in several different gears dropping from between 50-60 down to 35-40ish. __________________________________________________ Yoshimura CF Full System, Dynojet Jet Kit, Kleen Air System Removed, Woodcraft Clip-Ons, Sato Rear Sets, Galfer SS Brake Lines, 15/44 Sprocket Combo, Home Made Fender Eliminator

March 20th, 2009, 01:17 PM	#135
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	yeah, like three days ago right now!.....good luck __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

March 24th, 2009, 03:52 PM	#136
Ken "Is that the Ninjer 1000? Name: Ken Location: SoCal SGV Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Quarter Liter Kawi Posts: 275	Installed my clip-ons today. Thanks for this write-up Kelly! __________________________________________________ My Mods

March 24th, 2009, 09:42 PM	#140
Ken "Is that the Ninjer 1000? Name: Ken Location: SoCal SGV Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Quarter Liter Kawi Posts: 275	Question regarding the clip-on clamp halves. One of my sides is uneven. On my right it's perfect (shows 2 threads between the halves per side), however, on my left side one side is showing 1 thread [pic below] whereas the other side is showing 3. Should I be concerned with this and reinstall it to make the halves even, or would it be okay to leave it alone? __________________________________________________ My Mods

March 25th, 2009, 03:10 PM	#142
Ken "Is that the Ninjer 1000? Name: Ken Location: SoCal SGV Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Quarter Liter Kawi Posts: 275	I went ahead and redid it so the threads are even. I rode my bike to work and I LOVE this setup. It splits the difference between standard and super sport. The only thing I need to do is add on the stock bar ends per your other thread. Thanks again Kelly. __________________________________________________ My Mods

March 9th, 2009, 01:37 PM	#122
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Yuri, thanks for your feedback. Good job on the install.

March 17th, 2009, 08:56 PM	#123
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	Thanks for the DIY instructions and feedback kkim. I'm contemplating about this one, as it might work for me when going high speeds and tucking, as I'm about 5'9".

March 17th, 2009, 08:59 PM	#124
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	if you decide to purchase, please consider buying them through Richard (racebikerentals) as he has the lowest prices on the kit and is a great guy, too. glad i could help.

March 18th, 2009, 06:35 PM	#127
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	I'm assuming the answer is "no" on this.. but those of you that have made this mod, do you guys ever end up pinching your hands against the windscreen area when your turn the wheel all the way to the right or left? side note: DRIVEN seems to be another company that makes clip-ons and in black too. too bad they don't have one for this bike

March 18th, 2009, 07:07 PM	#128
Kurosaki Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星 Name: Joseph Location: socal Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kurosaki 250, 09 Honda 600RawrRawr Posts: 540	One of you guys that's done the clipons, please sell me your stock right handlebar. :]

March 19th, 2009, 10:26 PM	#131
Kurosaki Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星 Name: Joseph Location: socal Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kurosaki 250, 09 Honda 600RawrRawr Posts: 540	^Yep. I'm watching that one. Hopefully can find one on the forum if that ebay auction doesn't go up too high. :/

March 20th, 2009, 04:47 AM	#132
Justanothermp5 ninjette.org member Name: Simon Location: Linden, NC Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 81	wow i did this the other day, i was kinda nervous about the drilling but everything came out pretty good, i drilled the hole to close to the edge tho and the grip is covering a lil of the bar end...which s good cuz i didnt like the way it looked anyways lol it was real easy and a great mod, cant wait to get it riding

March 20th, 2009, 01:14 PM	#134
Kurosaki Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星 Name: Joseph Location: socal Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kurosaki 250, 09 Honda 600RawrRawr Posts: 540	Still watching the auction! Has about 3 days left. Grrr I wish it was just a Buy it Now

March 24th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#137
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	cool, Ken... how do you like them?

March 24th, 2009, 05:19 PM	#138
Dipmode ninjette.org member Name: Justin Location: Richmond va Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 kawaski ninja 250R, 2003 kawasaki ninja 636 zx-6r Posts: 10	I actually just installed the new bars two weeks ago in a parking lot it took me about an hr but i actually broke off a #3 phillips bit on the right side trying to take out the screw that holds the instruments on the handle bar, so i then tried to drill the cap off then my crappy 7 volt drill ran out of power. so i just used a hacksaw to cut off the bar end. but other than that i had no problem doing it myself. i did go to a bike shop but they gave me crap saying that it would take 3 hrs of labor to install them so they were gonna charge like 180 something which is booty, anyways it actually feels way more comfortable than the stock bars, b/c for some reason i just naturally lean foreward. i know that sounds strange especially since im only like 5'3 with short little arms anyways i gonna post pics up soon

March 24th, 2009, 09:47 PM	#141
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	In a perfect world, you would want to have it all the same, but in the real world, I doubt that small of a difference will make a diff as far as it being able to slip, if that's your concern.

March 25th, 2009, 03:19 PM	#143
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	310ken - That is a great license plate! Too bad I'm also in CA ..... I guess it is taken.

March 25th, 2009, 03:21 PM	#144
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Anytime, Ken. Glad you found the DIY helpful and that you like the new riding position.

March 25th, 2009, 10:22 PM	#148
ahskeetz ninjette.org member Name: Wen Location: State College PA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r Posts: 39	noob question here: i know what clip ons are, but what are rearsets???

March 26th, 2009, 09:30 AM	#150
ahskeetz ninjette.org member Name: Wen Location: State College PA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r Posts: 39	ahh. i see. they're super-expensive though but i guess its worth it for some people

March 26th, 2009, 09:39 AM	#151
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	it really just depends on your goals. some people get them to have cool looking trick parts on their bike. others, like me, get them for the track to gain more ground clearance for the turns. in my opinion, they shouldn't be on a street bike. for one, if you're dragging pegs on the street you're asking for trouble. two: if you're dragging pegs and switch to rearsets, your next peice to drag is the kickstand mount, which is very dangerous (we cut them off for track bikes). three: thats a lot of money to spend for looks. __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

March 27th, 2009, 01:36 PM	#152
Shift250R ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Texas Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R Posts: 112	Heres my install with some suzuki weighted bar ends (thanks for the fuel hose idea Kelly)...

March 29th, 2009, 09:15 PM	#154
Mo1981 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Keller, TX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ebony Ninja 250R Posts: 137	I did this upgrade last nite and I love the setup. It's so much more comfortable. You wouldn't think that a small change like that would make a difference. This plus the 15/41 sprocket swap make this bike a completely different one. Posted via Mobile Device

April 13th, 2009, 05:31 PM	#155
stroked59 ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: O*C California Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 2505 Posts: 98	with the front lowered 1" is it possible to just flip the clip-ons over and swap left to right and vise virsa to get them to sit on top and have them about the same drop as putting them on the normal way? just a thought

April 13th, 2009, 06:05 PM	#156
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I doubt it would work, but why would you want to?

April 13th, 2009, 06:19 PM	#157
stroked59 ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: O*C California Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 2505 Posts: 98	thought i read about clearance issues when trees dropped and clipp ons hitting.... thought you could flip and see if it could work... thats all kkim... but i just realizied they have a slight angle to them and it would make it worse...

April 13th, 2009, 06:28 PM	#158
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	NP... all I can say is that installed the way WC has designed these and the close clearances they have as is, I would imagine installing them any other way would lead to interference problems. WC really did a good job fitting these properly to the bike and I can see why they took such a long time before releasing them to the public. The kit is well thought out, designed and very high quality.

April 14th, 2009, 03:58 PM	#159
stroked59 ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: O*C California Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 2505 Posts: 98	W/C-Pazzo shorty

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