DIY- Woodcraft Clipon Install

[cuz]

Originally Posted by broilmebk

So I've had mine on for about 5 months now. A couple months back I noticed a bit of fading in the exposed parts of the bar, but the other day I saw the fading was real obvious in the right light - not only the bars, but the mounting clip too. Anybody else have paint fading issues?
Attached is a pic I took last week for the stem clock. You might be able to see the fading throughout, but the fade on the right bar is super obvious and the first place it started changing color.
PS - don't pay any mind to the zip ties around the clutch lever holder

Link to original page on YouTube.

[lgk]

it really started fading in the summer heat,
the only way to prevent that is to use type III anodizing or paint it.

[Slick_Stevo]

I have ordered the woodcraft clip-ons, I was wondering about the bar ends that come with them, are they just plastic plugs that you can pop out? Or am I going to have to do something special to get them off ?

[lgk]

Originally Posted by Slick_Stevo

I have ordered the woodcraft clip-ons, I was wondering about the bar ends that come with them, are they just plastic plugs that you can pop out? Or am I going to have to do something special to get them off ?

Just use a cloth and some pliers.

they are just pressed in plugs

[Slick_Stevo]

thanks, I'll order the bar ends now, for some reason I thought it was going to be more difficult than that...appreciated

[mfresh]

Originally Posted by Slick_Stevo

thanks, I'll order the bar ends now, for some reason I thought it was going to be more difficult than that...appreciated

What bar ends are you getting?

My woodcraft clip-ons should come in today. I was thinking about getting some weighted bar ends for 'em but wasn't sure what would fit.

[Slick_Stevo]

Originally Posted by mfresh

What bar ends are you getting?

My woodcraft clip-ons should come in today. I was thinking about getting some weighted bar ends for 'em but wasn't sure what would fit.

I was looking at the R&G bar ends...I'm still waiting for the Woodcrafts to come in but I've gone ahead and taken off the stock bars along with the levers, throttle assembly and the left side switch assembly....btw I didn't have to use heat to get the stock bar ends off...I used a Philips #3 socket on an extension both sides came loose with a bit of force...maybe i'm just lucky

another question I did have was, how did those of you that installed these locate the holes that have to be drilled?

[mfresh]

Well I just got my woodcraft clip-ons in today and upon opening the package I see they included their 2013 catalog which is nice.

Flipping through it I see they are now offering "Woodcraft Solid Bar End Sliders" for 2013.

Now available for all Woodcraft handlebars, these heavy duty sliders feature the trademark Woodcraft solid slider for maximum protection.

Designed just like our top selling frame slider line, the slider pucks are quickly replaced with the removal of a single bolt that is easy to access after a fall (as opposed to digging out a typical center mount bolt).

They are available in three styles; lightweight for competition, heavyweight for vibration damping, and with a special mount for our patent pending hand/lever guards.

Sounds pretty awesome. Unfortunately I was not able to find any information on their website about them.

Hmmm..

[Slick_Stevo]

Originally Posted by mfresh

Well I just got my woodcraft clip-ons in today and upon opening the package I see they included their 2013 catalog which is nice.

Flipping through it I see they are now offering "Woodcraft Solid Bar End Sliders" for 2013.



Sounds pretty awesome. Unfortunately I was not able to find any information on their website about them.

Hmmm..

awesome...I'm gonna wait then...since there is 2ft of snow here, not in any big hurry to get out riding in the next month or so

[Slick_Stevo]

Okay, so apparently they were on back order and I finally got them when last night. I was able to mount them with no issues, but I'm having a tough time getting at the inside bolts of the split ring clamp. My T handle allen wrench just wont fit in there. I will probably just take off the gas tank to allow some more room.

Also, did you guys use blue locktight on all the fastners?

[SMman]

I used blue loctite and would recommend you get an allen head socket for the job.

[lgk]

Originally Posted by Slick_Stevo

Okay, so apparently they were on back order and I finally got them when last night. I was able to mount them with no issues, but I'm having a tough time getting at the inside bolts of the split ring clamp. My T handle allen wrench just wont fit in there. I will probably just take off the gas tank to allow some more room.

Also, did you guys use blue locktight on all the fastners?

i didn't have to remove my gas tank, but a used a combination of a long ball end t-handle and a hex socket.

if you rotate the triple until they lock, you should be OK.

[mfresh]

I am actually in the process of installing mine as well.

I put blue loctite (thread locker) on the 3 bolts (x2) the instructions mentioned that attach the riser to the fork clamps.

Also I found that a simple allen key gave me the best clearance. A full blown socket wrench definitely would not fit when I was trying to use one.

Just hand "snug" the bolts with an allen key.

[Slick_Stevo]

Originally Posted by lgk

i didn't have to remove my gas tank, but a used a combination of a long ball end t-handle and a hex socket.

if you rotate the triple until they lock, you should be OK.

got it...thanks Jason and Chad

[mfresh]

I've been curious to know something since I received my clip-ons. I thought they were supposed to be all black but mine look like they have a bit of a different hue to them. Like a slight purple tint.

Are they supposed to look like this?

[subxero]

I could be wrong and am just talking out my butt, but are they an anodized aluminum alloy? If so it is not uncommon to see slight color variation from batch to batch.

Mine are definitely not true black but i think they are more black than yours. My WC rearsets are definitely more true black than the my clip on clamps.

[broilmebk]

Mine came in true black but now have faded to i guess a slight purple tint. The parts most exposed to the sun though are orange now.

[mfresh]

Interesting... Maybe now they come "pre-faded" lol.

They actually look pretty cool mounted on the bike. They standout, but very subtly.

[Aggrotech]

installing my clip ons right meow. just completed the left side. bottom left of the riser mount touches the black plastic just under the handlebar just barellyyy, enough to leave a little tiny scratch on the plastic.

Gonna do the right side right about meow i'll post pics of end result if anyone is interested.

[lgk]

post some pics!!!

did you get the spacers so you can get a more aggressive angle on the bars?

[Aggrotech]

Originally Posted by lgk

post some pics!!!

did you get the spacers so you can get a more aggressive angle on the bars?

umm i bought the WC clipons with the 2 1/5 inch risers if thats what you mean by spacers. Pics will be posted soon. gonna run down to cyclegear and i'll post pics when i get back

[lgk]

Originally Posted by Aggrotech

umm i bought the WC clipons with the 2 1/5 inch risers if thats what you mean by spacers. Pics will be posted soon. gonna run down to cyclegear and i'll post pics when i get back

I was talking about these.
http://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/cgi-bin...&key=12-SPACER

[Aggrotech]

Originally Posted by lgk

I was talking about these.
http://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/cgi-bin...&key=12-SPACER

nope. im sure i could get them just right, i just wanted to get them on and ride so i didnt take my time. they feel sooooo much better than the stock bars it was instantly noticeable.
*edit* @lgk







the gap between the bar and barend will have barend mirrors
o and a sexy shot before going inside.

[Aggrotech]

as informative as kim is, sadly he did not post the allen key bolt sizes! Anyone happen to know? 2 of the 4 came out on my right clip on and definitely need to get them replaced o.o