[KOKONUT]

Ok so i got around to installing my clip ons today, took me about 4 hrs due to silly mistakes, tools gone on walkabouts when needed and short attention span.

I started off great stripping the screws on both bar ends due to not enough heat, And come time to drill holes both batteries were dead and the charger was m.i.a. Eventually got it all done with the trusty dremel in hand.

cbzdel i also ran into the same prob with the brake line, my quick fix was to twist the lever up a bit and cable tie the brake line (only enough to move it away from the corner of the guage) to keep it from snagging on the guage cluster. Now i find it JUST floats over the guage.

All in all i think this mod is the best so far. It is more comfortable for me and feels alot nicer in corners.

 

[ChainLash]

Would it have worked to loosen the brake line banjo bolt and rotate the fitting away from the plastic? I have my brake lever set in the position I like and would prefer not to change it if possible.

 

[KOKONUT]

Would it have worked to loosen the brake line banjo bolt and rotate the fitting away from the plastic? I have my brake lever set in the position I like and would prefer not to change it if possible.

Yeah gave it a go today and it gets more clearance. Now I've gotta bleed the bloody brakes.

 

[DaveTheCanuck]

Those of you with the 2.5" Woodcraft clip-ons, can you post pics of the bars at full lock so I can see what the clearance is like?

I'm interested in this mod and would prefer to buy them before I install my heated grips, but looking at pics of them installed on the 250R makes me uncomfortable. It looks like the levers come very close (< 1 inch) to hitting the front fairing/windscreen.

 

[KOKONUT]

Those of you with the 2.5" Woodcraft clip-ons, can you post pics of the bars at full lock so I can see what the clearance is like?

I'm interested in this mod and would prefer to buy them before I install my heated grips, but looking at pics of them installed on the 250R makes me uncomfortable. It looks like the levers come very close (< 1 inch) to hitting the front fairing/windscreen.

Hows this for ya.

Full lock left.

Full lock right.

Other than the brake hose and the levers touching the mirrors (just touch, no force), there's still plenty of room.
If you need anymore pics let me know.

 

[DaveTheCanuck]

Thanks for the pics!

That doesn't look too bad actually. Looks like some shorter aftermarket levers would solve the mirror contact.

 

[cbzdel]

Turning the brake line to a 45* angle is the fix for the problem on stock lines. With my SS brake lines, they give a lot more clearance and its in the stock position

 

[blewy]

Just a question on the clip ons...are they threaded at the ends to accept aftermarket bar ends? or are the caps simply a push in?

Cheers.

 

[cbzdel]

Push in caps..

Also if you have shorty levers they clear the mirrors, mine clear everything 100% perfectly now after some fine tuning

 

[cruizin]

yes if I do clip ons I don't want to have unused holes that could rust.

i think you will find the clamp is made of aluminum not steel so it will just corrode instead of rust and it will turn white. it can be cleaned with standard white vinegar. you can also rather then put a new bolt in to the hole, put a small round plastic cap into it

 

[DaveTheCanuck]

Push in caps..

Also if you have shorty levers they clear the mirrors, mine clear everything 100% perfectly now after some fine tuning

Hm, so there's no way to put the factory bar ends back on?

Is there a noticeable increase in vibration without them?

 

[Rekognize]

Hm, so there's no way to put the factory bar ends back on?

Is there a noticeable increase in vibration without them?

You could reuse your stock bar ends by doing a simple mod.

Get two 2.5" countersunk head allen 5/16" bolts, a pair of washers and 5/16" fuel line.

It's pretty self-explanatory:

 

[veksdeath]

Hm, so there's no way to put the factory bar ends back on?

Is there a noticeable increase in vibration without them?

I have not noticed any increase in vibration at all so should not be an issue

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[SICK179]

Sweet

A photo half way through the installation so you can see the difference. I put the bolts that held the original bars on back in so there is no holes for those concerned with that. Still waiting on my pre-load adjusters.

This is the first real time comparison I have observed between stock and clip on. Outstanding! Thank you