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Offline cgraham

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Clip-on question.
« on: January 03, 2016, 06:22:09 PM »
I am currently running clubman bars but want to switch over to some clip-ons. What would this require? I have heard that I will need to run shorter length throttle and clutch cable, but will all of the stock components that normally go on the bars, fit on a set of clip-ons?

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Offline seanbarney41

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Re: Clip-on question.
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2016, 07:22:59 PM »
depends...there are a ton of different clip-on sizes and adjustments.  Frequent to have interference with the master cylinder banjo bolt and fork hears/headlight/gauges.  You are gonna need a wayyy shorter brake hose from mc to brake light switch.  All other cables can be re-routed to work ok, but it will probably look a mess.  If you are looking to grab some clip ons, throw 'em on, and be riding the same day, you will need a hell of a lot of ducks all in a row.  No rearsets?...make chiropractor appointments now...but since you have clubmans now, guessing weekly chiro visits are already the norm.
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Re: Clip-on question.
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2016, 04:45:12 AM »
Does anyone know what clip-on size (length) will fit the oem handlebar components? I don't need to be able to do this in one day, but I also don't want to introduce more problems than are necessary. I don't have a problem buying shorter cables since I was going to replace the ones on the bike anyways. Thanks.
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Offline FunJimmy

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Re: Clip-on question.
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2016, 05:00:46 AM »
Quote from: cgraham on January 04, 2016, 04:45:12 AM
Does anyone know what clip-on size (length) will fit the oem handlebar components? I don't need to be able to do this in one day, but I also don't want to introduce more problems than are necessary. I don't have a problem buying shorter cables since I was going to replace the ones on the bike anyways. Thanks.

I would suggest measuring the exsisting space (clubmans) required and ordering bars of that length or longer. You can always cut them down to a length that suites your preferences.
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Re: Clip-on question.
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2016, 08:00:34 AM »
I'm with calj on this one, the difference in length between clubman and clip-ons will be minimal at best probably not require a cable change if the current length is correct for the clubman.  Most clip-ons will be of substantial length not worry about anything but possibly shortening them for your application.
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