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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: mgTagGD on September 12, 2005, 02:08:13 PM

Title: Can i replce my clip-on's with a handlebar?
Post by: mgTagGD on September 12, 2005, 02:08:13 PM: Is it possible for this to happen with some kind of adapter that will fitt my clip-on's holes?
i dont wont to change the yokes(uper plate or clamp i am not sure for the name) because of the cost
thanks

GSF400P japan model
Title: Can i replce my clip-on's with a handlebar?
Post by: PitterB4 on September 12, 2005, 03:03:30 PM: I've never seen any kind of bent tubes to go in clipons. It seems like they would be hard to secure - would end up with too much leverage twisting them out of postition.
Title: Can i replce my clip-on's with a handlebar?
Post by: tomacGTi on September 12, 2005, 04:12:49 PM: I'm sure someone on here would be happy to trade with you, may be your best/low cost bet.

-Randy
Title: Can i replce my clip-on's with a handlebar?
Post by: PitterB4 on September 12, 2005, 05:15:13 PM: Quote from: "tomacGTi"
I'm sure someone on here would be happy to trade with you, may be your best/low cost bet.

-Randy

Yeah.... for someone with (or that wants clips), it would really suck to have to have that Jap spec top yoke without the ugly ass empty bosses sticking up at you. :lol: :stickpoke: :monkeymoon: Good idea!
Title: Can i replce my clip-on's with a handlebar?
Post by: interfuse on September 12, 2005, 08:21:53 PM: This guy from the UK has rigged something up so that bar clamps screw into where the clipsons screw down...

http://cgi.ebay.ca/SUZUKI-400-BANDIT-TOP-YOKE-IGNITION-KEY_W0QQitemZ7998091487QQcategoryZ10534QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Top triple clamp
Post by: Racerruss-ducati on September 12, 2005, 08:26:28 PM: I just put clip ons on my B4. I would be willing to trade you for your top triple clamp. I will throw in the stock bars, if you want them.

You can contact me via email at racerruss at bellsouth dot net
Title: Can i replce my clip-on's with a handlebar?
Post by: MaccDaddy on September 15, 2005, 08:46:36 AM: are you saying you would like to put plain old ordinary bars on your bike instead of the clip-on's?????:stickpoke:

oh well each to there own!!!!
Title: Can i replce my clip-on's with a handlebar?
Post by: mgTagGD on September 15, 2005, 09:46:41 AM: Quote from: "MaccDaddy"
are you saying you would like to put plain old ordinary bars on your bike instead of the clip-on's?????:stickpoke:

oh well each to there own!!!!

Well after almost 5 years with clip on's I tell you that clip on's are great when you ride for fun.
I use the bike every day in all condition roads and trafic and i need the comfort an the lever that handlebar has
Title: Can i replce my clip-on's with a handlebar?
Post by: MaccDaddy on September 15, 2005, 10:32:40 AM: True True I can see your point :beers: and there are some good looking bars out there.

Good luck on the convert. Unfortuniatly I have no valuable input into this topic. :motorsmile:
Title: Can i replce my clip-on's with a handlebar?
Post by: Red01 on September 15, 2005, 06:49:16 PM: What country are you in? Does your domestic model come with bars? If so, you might be able to find the parts at a salvage outfit.

The best way would be to swap upper triple clamps (and bars/clip ons) with someone with a handlebar equipped model. Then the cost would just be the shipping - unless you find a local interested party.

If you don't find any takers - which I kinda doubt would be a problem - you could drill your upper triple and mount bar clamps to it.
Title: Can i replce my clip-on's with a handlebar?
Post by: tomacGTi on September 15, 2005, 07:06:18 PM: Perhaps a new topic:

My clip-ons for your standard handlebar.

Lurkers easily get caught by that.

-Randy
Title: Can i replce my clip-on's with a handlebar?
Post by: PitterB4 on September 15, 2005, 10:09:24 PM: Paul - I believe he's in Greece.

Randy - He needs the top triple and the bars. His model came with clips standard and therefor no boss for tubular bars.
Title: Can i replce my clip-on's with a handlebar?
Post by: tomacGTi on September 15, 2005, 10:11:58 PM: I know.

I was playing a captain obvious for him as a ****HINT**** to use to attract summo' atenshun

n'stuff.

Pilot powers on the way, btw. No more messing around.
Title: Can i replce my clip-on's with a handlebar?
Post by: bandit4 on September 16, 2005, 07:21:50 AM: the alternative to changing the top yoke is to get some adapters, like these >>>>

http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=RAA
Title: Can i replce my clip-on's with a handlebar?
Post by: mgTagGD on September 16, 2005, 08:34:29 AM: Quote from: "bandit4"
the alternative to changing the top yoke is to get some adapters, like these >>>>

http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=RAA

You are my men! Thanks a lot it is what i was looking for.
And yes I am from Greece with the chuckholes!

Thanks everybody.
Title: Can i replce my clip-on's with a handlebar?
Post by: billybandit on September 17, 2005, 06:01:03 AM: Can I just ask why do you want to do this? The riding position on the little Bandits is well satisfying! Low enough to look and feel sporty but upright enough to be comfortable. Long live clip ons!

Edit: lol sorry didn't notice your reply as to why you want normal bars. Oh well, each to his own n all that!