DIY- Woodcraft Clipon Install

[kazam58]

^ I'm interested in hearing an opinion too, especially since those look like they are the shortys...

[stroked59]

they are great....... you can adjust them the way you want and being the shorty's makes it nice for me.... quality is also good

[sugizo_esp]

hey guys.

What do you think of add these to the fork top to finish off the final touch?
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/hatoya/1039078/

Do you guys think that will work with the clipons?

[paterick4o8]

i dont see how woodcraft clipons would work on that.
that top gadget looks like a damper and the handle bar itself

looks cool tho

[sugizo_esp]

The wood craft clipons tightens around the fork leaving the fork top exposed.
That hi-rise mod seems to do the same thing, which is getting rid of the stock bars and expose the fork top.

So in that case i m thinking if that would work .
Its a nice finishing touch i think

[Small Ninja]

Does Anyone Know where i could find a stock clip on for cheaper...my boyfriend laid my ninja down and bent the right side ever so slightly a new rider cant notice it but me and him can cause we ride it everywhere...any ideas?

[BoogieQ]

I didn't see it mentioned anywhere but it looks like the leftover mounting holes that the stock grips use would be perfect for devices such as a cellphone holder, GPS unit, Clock, or Radar Busters.

Just a thought

[NJD022588]

I was planning on making a GPS mount and using those holes after I install mine sometime this summer

[paterick4o8]

so, after months of wanting these clip-ons after I first heard of their existence for our bikes, I finally decided to purchase them (5 min ago lol). Nope I didn't get them from RaceBikeRentals, but I don't feel so bad since I just bought a set of BT016s race-offs from Richard .

$159.45 including tax & shipping from this website: http://www.oncycles.com/catalog.asp?...&product=12985

Never heard of them, but they seem pretty reputable and offer a 30-day $ back guarantee and Low Price Guarantee.

Will update once received and installed.

[MaLeK]

I just installed them yesterday. The longest part of the process was getting the bar ends off..This is what I finally resorted to after a wasted hour of trying thousands of different ways. Even including heating it..Anyways, Great improvement. I'm also 5'3" and yes I like it.



And the Blue Pro-Grip grips.


Now I just have to wait for the rearsets to come in next month..

[Jiu Jitsu Player]

Nice Malek! I think you just convinced me to get a set of these!

[paterick4o8]

Here's my installation.

took me a while.. unfortunately this being my first time ever working with handlebars since this is my first bike, I didn't realize that the grips on the left and right size are not the same size.. so I ended up snapping the "nub" on the inside of the right switch assembly when trying to twist on the left side grip onto it

I had to superglue the nub back to the assembly multiple times before I realized the size difference. Can't believe I was too dumb to realize that the grips were not the same sizes

so after 4-5 hours of work.. I give you the pics below.

In terms of how they feel on the bike, definitely more comfortable when tucking down on a straight away and I feel less cramped. But I seem less confident riding lower to the tank on turns.. I feel like I'm scared to go as fast in corners as usual. Guess I'm just going to have to keep riding and get used to it before I start scraping knee slider again.

[AZninja250]

I'm ordering my clip ons tomorrow but want to know if its possible to add these Bar End Mirrors to the woodcraft clip ons?

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...&item=MRX_M1B2

anyone try this yet?

[RaceBikeRentals]

I finally got around to installing the Woodcraft clipons on my racebike, since our race org just legalized them. WOW! I can't believe what a difference going an inch lower makes. I'm in more of an attack mode around the track now, and dragging my knee in places I never did before. Overall, a very dramatic difference!

[almost40]

Hey Richard, can I order those thru you over the phone with a credit card? Im not really into putting my credit card number on the net. I would like a set of rearsets and clip-ons. Thanks for your time on the phone the other day, It was very informative and I appreciate it. ALOT.

[RaceBikeRentals]

No problem at all, Kevin. Yes, just give me a ring and we can handle it. Thanks.

[kkim]

Originally Posted by RaceBikeRentals

I finally got around to installing the Woodcraft clipons on my racebike, since our race org just legalized them. WOW! I can't believe what a difference going an inch lower makes. I'm in more of an attack mode around the track now, and dragging my knee in places I never did before. Overall, a very dramatic difference!

noobs!

[RaceBikeRentals]

LOLOL - you get that tire yet?

[kkim]

not yet, but there is something in the mail... waiting for the post office to open up.

with the change to the rules for clipons, does that mean there will be a host of handlebars for sale from the fleet? I would think OEM handlebars would sell like hotcakes with the drops that occur or have all yours been "tested" and are already bent?

[almost40]

Thanks again Richard. To all the would be racers out there. Check out racebikerentals store. If you need parts to race you little ninja hes got them all. Check it out.

[kkim]

yep... and on top of it, Rich is one of the "good" guys.

I would much rather support some small business enthusiast, who supports the industry directly and gives positive exposure to our bikes, than some big box company selling their wares online.

[paterick4o8]

starting to get used to these clip-ons and being lower towards the tank when taking corners--starting to like em more and more

that, and the BT016s raceoffs I got from Richard made a big difference

[NJD022588]

Mine came in the mail this week. Hopefully i can get them on soon.

[RaceBikeRentals]

Originally Posted by kkim

not yet, but there is something in the mail... waiting for the post office to open up.

with the change to the rules for clipons, does that mean there will be a host of handlebars for sale from the fleet? I would think OEM handlebars would sell like hotcakes with the drops that occur or have all yours been "tested" and are already bent?

Gonna keep the stock bars on the rentals. Wish I could bling them out, too, but just cannot justify with the budget! Dang, I coulda been the biggest handlebar slut out there

[RaceBikeRentals]

Thank you Kelly and others for your support. Some of you have ordered lots of stuff.... I really appreciate it!

[almost40]

I was bored today so I did all the leg work to install my soon to arrive clip-ons. (hopefully tomorrow) I had no trouble getting the bar ends off and the grips were not a problem either. I used a little heat and a #3 bit with a combo of sockets and socket wrench and it twisted right off. I also used a combo of water and dish soap in a spray bottle to get the grips off. I slid the smallest in diameter flathead screwdriver I have about 3/4 of the way under the grip and then i switched to a little bigger and longer flathead and when i got it all the way to the end of the grip I pulled up on it slightly and sprayed my mixture in there. I pulled out my screwdrive and the grips slid off like candy. I thought these 2 steps were gona take at least a half hour. I was done with them both in 9 min. Thanks goes to Kelly for the DIY and the heads up on the loctight.

[kkim]

Good luck with the install.

You would be surprised how many on other forums just refuse to use heat to break down the loctite for easy removal. You can lead a horse to water, butt....

[almost40]

You can lead a horse to water, butt....if the water is deep enough and you weight the horse down with about 400 lbs he will drink some of it before he makes it to shore.

[Banzai]

Originally Posted by almost40

You can lead a horse to water, butt....if the water is deep enough and you weight the horse down with about 400 lbs he will drink some of it before he makes it to shore.

A horse that needs that much attention......needs replaced!

[MaLeK]

I don't know if this was mentioned before..I guess I should've wrote it in my last post but here's just a quick little tip to taking the grips off. took me about 30 seconds to get both off..and it doesnt scratch the original bars like the screwdriver method.

If you have an air compressor, use this kind of head (picture) and slide the tip under the grips, shoot some air and they slide off. The tip is the needle that blow up basketballs, footballs..etc.

[almost40]

Good Idea there, wish I would thought if it. I didnt have any trouble the other way.

[Rysmith35]

Question to those who have installed these, which I am in the process of doing now. Where exactly is the "nub" that prevents the switch assemblies from rotating on the bars? I don't want to mark my bars and drill them where the middle of the assembly is, and then find out it's on one of the sides and have my setup thrown off.

[almost40]

I used my stock bars to get a good idea of where to put my holes. I just measured from the end of the stock bar to the hole and transfered that to the clip-on bar, marked it then dry fitted everything together to double check. Then i drilled.
I used a red marker and drew my line all the way around the bar. When your test fitting everything on, you can use a flashlight to look to see if its going to line up.

the nub is inside the turn signal assembly and kill switch assembly

[Rysmith35]

Sweet, finished the install today and I like it. At 6'1", I felt kind of cramped with my elbows sticking out and this definitely fixed that. Thanks to KKim for the tips, especially on the loctite, dunno how long I would've spent trying to get those off if I didn't use the propane torch first.

[paterick4o8]

Okay update. I can say that I've become accustomed to these bad boys now.. staying lower on the bike has improved my form and scraping and dragging some knee during twisty riding has become a norm.

I'm thinking of dropping the WC clip-ons 1/2 or 1 inch lower. Compared to other sport bikes i.e. the zx-6r, these handlebars are still pretty high and I'm pretty sure I'll like them just a little lower. I know our bikes aren't super sports, but having the lower handlebars has its advantages IMO.

Anyone see any issues with lowering them a little bit by about 1/2 or 1 inch? Or are they truly and only supposed to be clipped right under the top triple tree w/o any room between the two?

[RaceBikeRentals]

I don't think you'll be able to lower them any further. They'll hit the fairing when turned lock to lock. Only solution is to put steering locks on your frame neck to limit turning. Not a good idea for street use, as it may limit you in an emergency situation.

[almost40]

I slid mine down a little over 3/4 of and inch. I only get a slight rub from the clamps on the inside faring. You are limitied by the wires and control cables. Play with it. I did, for about an hour, until you find what you like. Just make sure you check and double check to make sure there is no rubbing ANYWHERE with the control wires and cables.

[paterick4o8]

ok thanks for the replies, guys.

Kevin I'll make sure to check for any rubbing when I try playing with the clip on height this week. The way I see it, maybe 1/2 inch will be fine for my riding, so based on your experience, that sounds like it may be ok

[almost40]

If I could get my daughter to return my digital camera, Id snap a pic.(wish me luck) I think she thinks its hers. Shes had it since 4 days after I bought it.
I dont think Ill ever get it back. lol What are ya gona do?? Shes my only baby girl, and shes spoiled by her daddy.

You should be able to slide them down 1/2 inch no problem. You might have to fiddle with your clutch and front brake position. ( I know I did)

[daddysmut]

great write up Kim!!!!

those look sweet!