Author Topic: clip ons ? (Read 9115 times)

PitterB4 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 24, 2005, 10:28:33 PM »

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Pro Tek 43mm clip-ons on my '05 B12S. Absolutely love them, they were on the bike before it hit 50 miles as I hated the stock bar.

Ride On, Ed
2005 GSF1200SZ
1983 GS750ED

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Pro Tek 43mm clip-ons. Raise fork tubes 1.5in in the triples and you have an attachment point for the clip-ons above the top triple. absolutely no ground clearance issues. The bike steers much quicker and the riding position is sporty and comfortable.

If I had a B12, I'd want clips too. Droping the front 1.5 inches seems like A LOT, though. I'd think that if you did a Busa shock or something that raised the tail at all, you'd get twitchy handling. No?

Red01 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 25, 2005, 01:17:37 AM »

1.5" drop up front does seem like a lot. Don't know that it's any different from a handling standpoint than a 1.5" tail lift, but at least with the tail lift you don't sacrifice ground clearance.

I agree, any tail lift in addition to this much fork change would probably be unwise.

2005B12S · « **Reply #17 on:** August 25, 2005, 09:27:44 PM »

I don't see any reason to lift the tail. The stock B12 already sits nose high, the 1.5in drop did not affect ground clearance at all. I have pushed the stock Michelins as far as I dare without any clearance issues under cornering or very heavy braking. The only caution is under lock-to-lock steering, as in parking, you have to be careful as the bars get close on the fairing. Actual riding is unaffected unless you are crashing.

I have been riding bikes with clip-ons for 20+ years, they feel natural on the B12. You counter steer easily and use rider weight to flick the bike side to side. It is not twichy at all, after coming off a TL1000S, it is rock solid. I do run Race Tech aftermarket springs as I like the front end stiff. But, this is not a commuter bike but a toy to blast around on.

I did not like the tubular bar at all- not only the bar but the way it mounted as well. It did not feel right and required too much steering imput. I got a smoking deal on my 2005 that justified making the changes ASAP. I could not be happier with the setup. Next plan is for Michelin Pilot or Dunlop 208's ,Mikuni RS carbs, and drop-in cams.

Ride On, Ed.
2005 GSF1200SZ
1983 GS750ED

billybandit · « **Reply #18 on:** August 25, 2005, 11:06:39 PM »

I reckon clip ons look alot better, more neat and give a slightly sportier riding position. But if you're doing long journeys you want to be sat upright. Personally (when I get my B12 next year!) I'll be investing in some clip ons

lockwood81 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 27, 2005, 10:42:09 PM »

Suburban Machinery has hand made bars that give the look and feel of clipons without the replacement. Check them out here:

http://www.suburban-machinery.com/sv650.htm

2005B12S · « **Reply #20 on:** October 06, 2005, 12:53:45 PM »

Red01 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 06, 2005, 06:58:02 PM »

Now you can use those holes from the handlebar mounts for GPS & radar detector mounts.

Looks nice!

2005B12S · « **Reply #22 on:** October 06, 2005, 10:55:56 PM »

Thanks, and great idea- I was thinking twin 30 caliber machine guns for the cell phone talking SUV drivers that are everywhere here in Dallas.

Red01 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 07, 2005, 01:05:59 AM »

Twin 30's might give too much head shake, but two holes should make for a more solid mount for a single 30...

Or a grenade launcher.