89 clip-on conversion

[jiggersplat]

so i grabbed the top triple and the clip-on tubes from an 89 off of ebay.  looks like the top triple should mount no problem.  however, it looks like i got two left-side tubes.  i say this because the tubes are the same, but neither of them have the twist grip.  will i be able to take the twist grip off the right side of my stock bars and put it on the clip-on tubes?  what about the levers?  can anyone confirm or deny that the controls from an 90+ will transfer over to a set of 89 clip-ons?

[The Buddha]

The handle tubes are the same ... US version and euro version are slightly different ... but on both ... left = right. The difference is in the posts. Now I think You can modify the handle tube to fit with 2 right posts or 2 left posts ... but one of the posts has a R or L (I forget) cast into it ... the other does not. As long as you have that ... it should all fit.
Cool.
Srinath.

[Blueknyt]

the tubes should be pressed into the mount blocks to make left and right sides and hence replaceable should they get bent

[Bob Broussard]

You can use any 7/8 handle bar tubes in the 89 top mount.
I bought replacement tubes from Lockhart Phillips. I have carbon fiber tubes.
You just need to use a round file to notch a groove for 1 of the pinch bolts.
Slide the tube in the mount and you can see where you need to put the groove. LP has anodized aluminum bars too.