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Clip on handel bars

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by blackmax750cafe, Jan 19, 2008.

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    blackmax750cafe New Member

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    [align=justify] I am in the process of turning my stock maxium 750 in to a cafe/vintage racer. I want to install 36mm race clip on handel bars , but not to sure if this will work . What are my options ?
     
    blackmax750cafe, Jan 19, 2008
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    You could try clubman cafe bars. They will give you a leaning forward position.
     
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    I got my clip ons from ebay for $65, and a set of clubmans for ~$30. They both work on my maxim when adjusted correctly not to hit the tank.
     
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    unless you can get clip ons cheap, go with clubmans. Pretty much the same seating position, without the additional hassle.
     
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    Clip-on bars will probably hit the tank when you turn. I tried a pair of drag bars on my Seca years ago, with the stock risers and they hit the tank when I turned. Not good!
     
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    I have Clip-on's and they are fully adjustable so they don't hit the tank unless you adjust them that way. :D

    I have mine mounted above the tree though. Below the tree and it's def possible that they will hit. Though I havent tested this (yet).

    If you do decide to spend the extra cash on clip-on's you may have to do as I did and swap master cylinders with a modern remote cylinder, or one off of a CB (with dual discs if that's what you have). Due to the fact that the MC on out bikes hugs the bar so close and (some) clip-on's have a big clamp there.

    Cost for the CB swap Free to $25, depending on where you get the cylinder and brake fluid...

    Cost for the R6 setup... ugh... about $200 if you include getting new braided stainless lines made up and converting to 2 lines instead of the 1-line-and-splitter under the lower tree.


    BTW, the position from the clip on's mountd ABOVE the tree is a lot less agressive then clubmans (not so leaned over)... But of course you can also flip clubmans upside down... or mount the clipons in a more agressive way.
     
    Ease, Jan 22, 2008
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