advice on clip ons

[CBr6y]

Hi all

thinking of the option of clip-ons on my cbr600fx

Basically looking for thoughts/knowledge on changing bars for clip ons, i.e. will they sit ok without banging against the fairing, and what else do I need to consider?

Main reason I am thinking about it, is that more and more I am getting sore wrists and shoulders with the riding position, and am wondering what peoples experiences are ... do they make that much of a difference?  is it worth it ... do they make much of a difference without going to the lengths of adding rearsets too, to change the overall body position?

I have had a couple of runs on my hubby's bandit over the last weekend and it has got me thinking as it is without doubt much more comfortable. Ideal world I would go buy a naked bike, but the cash is limited. I like a few naked bikes (inc bandit) but I also don't want to part with my cbr either as I still love the bike.

Looking for peeps thoughts/ideas.
cheers

[Dom1]

Not sure if it will work but on my CBR600F4i trackbike I have Honda Blackbird clip ons mounted below the yoke.

Now I don't see any reason you couldn't fit them above the yoke on yours to raise you riding position a bit fairly cheaply.

You may find that the bars or your levers catch on the fairing but without trying I don't know.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-CBR-1100-XX-BLACKBIRD-EFI-RIGHT-HANDLEBAR-01-/390630471777?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item5af363f861

Gives you an idea on the rise.

[Alzo]

Lorna it's a massive faff and will cost in the longrun...you could sell your bike and buy a Hornet 600 or Bandit 600 for the same money...the riding position is the way to go...I wouldn't go back to the Sportsbike position for all the Tea in China (or Asda)...we can have our cake and eat it... ;-)

[ash]

Handling on the hornet and bandit is wanting when pushed and no adjusters to do it

[Alzo]

Had many blasts on a Hornet and for fast road they do well...but as with any bike with age and mileage an upgrade of springs and oil do wonders...how many of us really spend time adjusting suspension...very few if we're honest.

[ash]

That would depend on how far away it is i the beginning Alzo...B1 owners...I'll bet nearly every one will try and improve the road manners on them if they own the bike long enough.

I found the Hornet to be wallowy in long sweeping corners.

[Green_Ninja]

OK not a cheap option but if you want keep the bike you could try http://www.motorcycle-road-and-race.co.uk/gilles-variobars-with-riser-c-820_655_660.html

or maybe  http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/adjustable-clip-ons

[Alzo]

The B1 didn't have suspension...the rear shock was made of oak...no amount of adjustment made any difference...you either changed the shock or accept that your arse will never be on the seat.

[Millhouse]

The B1 didn't have suspension...the rear shock was made of oak...no amount of adjustment made any difference...you either changed the shock or accept that your arse will never be on the seat.

or were heavy enough to make it work.

[CBr6y]

i understand that i could sell mine, and probably get something else for more or less the same money, but if I am to part with my beloved cbr, I want something bigger, dont honestly think i would consider another 600.(as much fun as they are) i have had the bike for nearly 9 years, and its still a great bike, its just the body position thats starting to wear me down a bit (must be getting old)

Davy's bandit is a 12 and I had an absolute ball on it, but found after 6-7 hours of being out and about i found it a bit heavy and started to struggle a bit. 

I know i need to weigh up what it would cost to change the bars, and maybe even rearsets to adjust the overall body position, against the buggeration factor and the age of the bike, and the reality that it might not work and I end up back at square one!! (with less cash in my pocket). 

Balls!! 

[Green_Ninja]

i understand that i could sell mine, and probably get something else for more or less the same money, but if I am to part with my beloved cbr, I want something bigger, dont honestly think i would consider another 600.(as much fun as they are) i have had the bike for nearly 9 years, and its still a great bike, its just the body position thats starting to wear me down a bit (must be getting old)

Davy's bandit is a 12 and I had an absolute ball on it, but found after 6-7 hours of being out and about i found it a bit heavy and started to struggle a bit. 

I know i need to weigh up what it would cost to change the bars, and maybe even rearsets to adjust the overall body position, against the buggeration factor and the age of the bike, and the reality that it might not work and I end up back at square one!! (with less cash in my pocket). 

Balls!! 

sell it and but a Street Triple   

[Alzo]

An early Street Triple would be achievable with a bit of cash thrown in...and 100 % know that you would love it...light...flickable....grunt....it's the most fun you'll have without taking your clothes off....do it...not tomorrow...not next week....NOW....DO YOU HEAR MEEEEEE.

[CBr6y]

  is that you offering a shot of yours Alzo ?

[Alzo]

I have the Speed Triple 1050..the Street is the 675... 

[CBr6y]

oh I know the difference .... 
For some reason I have a notion for the CB1000R, height/weight doesn't seem too bad ....just a shame they are too much dosh at the minute!!
Also saw a new GSR750 the other weekend, tidy looking bike, but again too much dosh.

I can see a few test rides on the cards though.  Might help make up my mind what I want to do