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MODEL SPECIFIC => BIG BANDIT BANTER => Topic started by: Batdad on March 26, 2005, 06:35:59 PM

Title: clip ons ?
Post by: Batdad on March 26, 2005, 06:35:59 PM: I want to swap to clip ons .. just need to know what the correct size for my 01 forks?
Title: clip ons ?
Post by: Red01 on March 28, 2005, 05:36:49 AM: B6 is 41mm
B12 is 43 mm

Be sure you have tank clearance!
Title: clip ons ?
Post by: B12Teuton on March 28, 2005, 12:00:48 PM: I read somewhere that the bigger problem is clearing the fairing on S models.

I assume it depends on the clipons, but it may not work.
Title: clip-ons
Post by: rangerracer351 on March 30, 2005, 03:30:57 PM: i changed to clipons and love it .clearence is not a problem at the fairing i got clamps and upper tree from a katana(that doesnt work without the lower)all i used from them was the fork clamps. my bike is a 99 b6.i love the new look and riding position
Title: clip ons ?
Post by: B12Teuton on March 31, 2005, 12:12:26 PM: post some pictures if you can.
I'm sure many people will be interested.
Title: pics
Post by: rangerracer351 on April 05, 2005, 04:22:24 PM: http://bikepics.com/members/rangerracer351/

work in progress .if it doesnt load just hit refresh
Title: clip ons ?
Post by: Red01 on April 05, 2005, 07:54:15 PM: Click on rangerracer's link if you wanna see any details that don't show up in the smaller version below. The bikepics version is huge (2048 x 1536 pixels).

(http://banditmotorcycles.com/v-web/gallery/albums/album17/rangerracer351.sized.jpg)
Title: clip ons ?
Post by: Twardc on August 23, 2005, 04:13:53 PM: sup fellas so wher would one find these clip ons for a 2001 B12S. I think that I would like to try the new position and look
Thanks
Live to ride, ride to eat!
Title: clip ons ?
Post by: Red01 on August 23, 2005, 06:59:17 PM: Several aftermarket vendors (Vortex comes quickly to mind), or any bike that came with clipons and has 43mm forks.
Title: clip ons ?
Post by: MrBAMcClain on August 23, 2005, 10:06:21 PM: clicky>>>:banana: (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4570224310&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT)
Title: clip ons ?
Post by: Red01 on August 24, 2005, 12:03:05 AM: There's another ebay set here. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/zrx1100-bandit-1200-rf900-clipons-clipon-handlebars-43m_W0QQitemZ4569078285QQcategoryZ35587QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

But the Blackbird ones in the post above are a better deal price wise and would sit a little higher for better fairing and tank clearance.
Title: Clip ons, what are they.
Post by: gearset01 on August 24, 2005, 05:49:26 PM: Ive looked at the pictures and I think they fasten to the forks.
But at the risk of looking stupid, what are they and what do they do.
Pin
Title: clip ons ?
Post by: Red01 on August 24, 2005, 07:51:24 PM: They replace the tubular handlebars with bars that "clip on" to the fork tubes instead... the standard fare of the repli-racer bikes as well as many SPORT-tourers.
Title: clip ons ?
Post by: 2005B12S on August 24, 2005, 09:34:10 PM: 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

http://groups.msn.com/SuzukiGSGarage/gs750edbacktolife.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=5148

http://groups.msn.com/SuzukiGSGarage/gs750edbacktolife.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=5209

http://groups.msn.com/SuzukiGSGarage/gs750edbacktolife.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=5210
Title: clip ons ?
Post by: Red01 on August 24, 2005, 10:22:29 PM: Those Pro Tek's look very nice! :bigok:

Seems you could have accomplished the same riding position with a pair of swept drag bars - which I'm guessing would be less $$ outlay.
Title: clip ons ?
Post by: PitterB4 on August 24, 2005, 10:28:33 PM: Quote from: "2005B12S"
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

http://groups.msn.com/SuzukiGSGarage/gs750edbacktolife.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=5148

http://groups.msn.com/SuzukiGSGarage/gs750edbacktolife.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=5209

http://groups.msn.com/SuzukiGSGarage/gs750edbacktolife.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=5210

The caption from the first link above:

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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?
Title: clip ons ?
Post by: Red01 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.
Title: clip ons ?
Post by: 2005B12S 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
Title: clip ons ?
Post by: billybandit 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
Title: Almost clipons
Post by: lockwood81 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
Title: clip ons ?
Post by: 2005B12S on October 06, 2005, 12:53:45 PM: (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a243/GS750ED/P1010013.jpg)
Title: clip ons ?
Post by: Red01 on October 06, 2005, 06:58:02 PM: Now you can use those holes from the handlebar mounts for GPS & radar detector mounts. :wink:

Looks nice! :bigok:
Title: clip ons ?
Post by: 2005B12S 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.
Title: clip ons ?
Post by: Red01 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.

:beers: