Title: clip-ons
Post by: mcnuts10 on July 12, 2004, 06:33:36 PM
Post by: mcnuts10 on July 12, 2004, 06:33:36 PM
has anyone out there tried clip-ons on there gs500f, how did it work out? i know the forks are 35mm i just wasnt sure about the fairing clearanceanf if the clip-ons would be to lowand hit.
Title: clip-ons
Post by: GRU on July 12, 2004, 06:50:14 PM
Post by: GRU on July 12, 2004, 06:50:14 PM
the forks on a E are 37mm...i think the F has the same size forks :dunno:
Title: clip-ons
Post by: mcnuts10 on July 12, 2004, 06:56:08 PM
Post by: mcnuts10 on July 12, 2004, 06:56:08 PM
maybe it was 37 ill have to go double check.
Title: clip-ons
Post by: tt_four on July 12, 2004, 09:14:41 PM
Post by: tt_four on July 12, 2004, 09:14:41 PM
yeah, supposed to be 37, there's a few people on here who've had the clipons that came with the 89' gs, and GRU has clipons on his bike, i'm waiting for srinath to make some and then i'm gonna jump on those, but the front end is defiantely way too light, so the clipons should help with confidence a ton
Title: clip-ons
Post by: johncam4 on July 12, 2004, 10:31:04 PM
Post by: johncam4 on July 12, 2004, 10:31:04 PM
post a pic of clipons on a gs
Title: clip-ons
Post by: GRU on July 12, 2004, 11:16:43 PM
Post by: GRU on July 12, 2004, 11:16:43 PM
i've posted pics before
if you didn't see them, here....
http://www.eachosting.com/~gru/GRU/GS500E/DSC00734.JPG
http://www.eachosting.com/~gru/GRU/GS500E/DSC00731.JPG
if you didn't see them, here....
http://www.eachosting.com/~gru/GRU/GS500E/DSC00734.JPG
http://www.eachosting.com/~gru/GRU/GS500E/DSC00731.JPG
Title: clip-ons
Post by: werase643 on July 13, 2004, 05:08:59 AM
Post by: werase643 on July 13, 2004, 05:08:59 AM
EBAY.....
honda hurricane 600 87-90
also had 37mm real clip-ons
honda hurricane 600 87-90
also had 37mm real clip-ons
Title: clip-ons
Post by: mcnuts10 on July 13, 2004, 10:38:31 AM
Post by: mcnuts10 on July 13, 2004, 10:38:31 AM
vortex makes clip-on that fit the forks i just wanted to know if the bars would hit the fairng cause it is closer to the tank than most other bikes.
Title: clip-ons
Post by: tt_four on July 13, 2004, 10:52:17 PM
Post by: tt_four on July 13, 2004, 10:52:17 PM
hmm.....honestly, my best suggestion, is to duct tape a stick or ruler or something to the top clamp the angle the bar would be, and turn the front end back and forth and see if it hits,
Title: clip-ons
Post by: vegasda9 on July 14, 2004, 05:47:08 AM
Post by: vegasda9 on July 14, 2004, 05:47:08 AM
How do the clip on's attach to the forks? Do you have to raise the forks through the triple clamps to allow for the clip on's to fit? How does this affect handling/suspension geometry? Does the new riding position kill your back?
Title: clip-ons
Post by: mcnuts10 on July 16, 2004, 08:31:30 AM
Post by: mcnuts10 on July 16, 2004, 08:31:30 AM
well, i ordered the vortex clip-ons today they'll be in in a few days and ill let you know how they fit on an 04' and try to post a pics
Title: clip-ons
Post by: GRU on July 16, 2004, 01:16:51 PM
Post by: GRU on July 16, 2004, 01:16:51 PM
yeah, you have to lower the front a little.....after that the riding position will be different because of the handlebars being lower and because now the bike 's nose is lower too....handling, i didn't notice anything bad about the handling but it does hurt my hands a little on long rides
Title: So how much is it worth.
Post by: 2Twin on July 17, 2004, 05:24:41 PM
Post by: 2Twin on July 17, 2004, 05:24:41 PM
So here in Aus the clip ons are quite common. I traded mine for a set of the one you all have so I could put on moto x bars. Anyway I have to go to the wreckers next week to get some bits and will ask if there are any clip ons there. Bars, top triple tree and raisers are all needed. If they have any there what is a reasonable price for them to pay and then I can see how many I can get and ship over there to who wants them. No guarantees they have any but I might as well check.
Title: What is a clip on
Post by: Organ Donor on July 18, 2004, 10:27:35 AM
Post by: Organ Donor on July 18, 2004, 10:27:35 AM
What is a clip on :dunno:
Title: Re: What is a clip on
Post by: chinox22x on July 18, 2004, 10:32:52 AM
Post by: chinox22x on July 18, 2004, 10:32:52 AM
Quote from: Organ DonorWhat is a clip on :dunno:
handlebars...they are clipped on instead of bolted i suppose.
Title: Re: What is a clip on
Post by: Kerry on July 18, 2004, 09:09:04 PM
Post by: Kerry on July 18, 2004, 09:09:04 PM
Quote from: Organ DonorWhat is a clip on :dunno:From the Wall Of Fame. (Anyone have a better picture? :dunno:)
GRU's homemade clip-ons:
