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Re: Handlebars and Back Problems
« Reply #50 on: November 19, 2008, 01:45:09 PM »
or, maybe you can weld the fork ear off the tube?  is that possible?
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Re: Handlebars and Back Problems
« Reply #51 on: November 19, 2008, 02:29:33 PM »
back before i broke my neck, i did rides up to 150 miles on clip ons, but i was sore as hell after. i ride with a superbike bar now.
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Re: Handlebars and Back Problems
« Reply #52 on: November 19, 2008, 02:37:17 PM »
Quote from: GigaWhiskey on November 19, 2008, 12:45:52 PM
Could the tubes be slid up a bit to expose enough of the tube for the clip-ons to mount there?

Maybe not enough for a good clamp. Takes at least a full inch maybe more.
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Re: Handlebars and Back Problems
« Reply #53 on: November 19, 2008, 05:35:44 PM »
How about 2" over tubes slid through the trees and the clip-ons on top?
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Re: Handlebars and Back Problems
« Reply #54 on: November 19, 2008, 06:35:34 PM »
Quote from: coyotecowboy on November 19, 2008, 05:35:44 PM
How about 2" over tubes slid through the trees and the clip-ons on top?
I almost mentioned that but resisted as its getting pretty expensive. That is the best suggestion however to retain the stock fork ears, and suspension performance.
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Re: Handlebars and Back Problems
« Reply #55 on: November 19, 2008, 07:15:57 PM »
I made my clip-on's. 




Overall.. I love 'em to death.  I have ran them positioned like "drag" bars, and that was cool, but way harsh on the back after 150+ miles.  Ultimately, I like them at more of a "crotchrocket" angle (backsweep) for comfort, but in "drag" position for "short/twist/going way too fast in turns" rides ;)

I slid the forks up in the tree's only temporarily because I didn't take the time to make new fork ears.  I personally like how the bike handles, and the fork itself is even #$%*.  Needs rebuilt, for sure.  Oh, and my eye-eye on my rear shocks measures 14.25".  Very quick steering. 

OH, and to the person wanting "fat" grips, google "Oury grips" and get yourself a set.  They're cheap, super cumfy, and THICK!  Love them to death.
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Re: Handlebars and Back Problems
« Reply #56 on: November 19, 2008, 08:30:14 PM »
Quote from: A Grove on November 19, 2008, 07:15:57 PM
I made my clip-on's. 

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Overall.. I love 'em to death.  I have ran them positioned like "drag" bars, and that was cool, but way harsh on the back after 150+ miles.  Ultimately, I like them at more of a "crotchrocket" angle (backsweep) for comfort, but in "drag" position for "short/twist/going way too fast in turns" rides ;)

I slid the forks up in the tree's only temporarily because I didn't take the time to make new fork ears.  I personally like how the bike handles, and the fork itself is even #$%*.  Needs rebuilt, for sure.  Oh, and my eye-eye on my rear shocks measures 14.25".  Very quick steering. 

OH, and to the person wanting "fat" grips, google "Oury grips" and get yourself a set.  They're cheap, super cumfy, and THICK!  Love them to death.

Very nice. looks like you got them clamped on to about an inch of tube?

I've used the OURYs on my Hawk for years.
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Re: Handlebars and Back Problems
« Reply #57 on: November 19, 2008, 10:05:04 PM »
1.25" worth of clamp.  Plenty for my needs.
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Re: Handlebars and Back Problems
« Reply #58 on: November 20, 2008, 05:43:29 AM »
That's what I was talkin' 'bout.
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Re: Handlebars and Back Problems
« Reply #59 on: November 20, 2008, 06:24:31 AM »
I'm going with Laverda Jota bars. Adjustable clubmans!
They can be run up or down, just set your angles.
Quality is only so-so on these... They're made by Raask.  :-X
But I hope to get some comfort out of these.

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Re: Handlebars and Back Problems
« Reply #60 on: November 20, 2008, 09:47:22 AM »
Details on how they're made adjustable perhaps?  Close-up pics would be prime ;)
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Re: Handlebars and Back Problems
« Reply #61 on: November 20, 2008, 10:17:40 AM »
10mm allen head at each 'corner' with serrated pivots.

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Re: Handlebars and Back Problems
« Reply #62 on: November 20, 2008, 10:27:40 AM »
Ah.  Thanks for the pics. Seems like a good idea, actually.  Construction looks a bit shoddy tho if you ask me... Those welds EEKK!!
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Re: Handlebars and Back Problems
« Reply #63 on: November 21, 2008, 06:45:08 AM »
Actually the welds look pretty good, they're just not ground down that much. I 'd use some seam sealer in the valleys of the welds to smooth it before painting, that's just cause I wouldn't want to grind down the welds there you need all the reinforcement you can in a tight spot like that.
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Re: Handlebars and Back Problems
« Reply #64 on: November 21, 2008, 09:48:55 AM »
Well, the welds themselves are overly bulky to me.  a small TIG bead could be argued to have the same strength factor.  But they ARE meant to be a cheaper product...

Either way, I like the idea behind the design.
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Re: Handlebars and Back Problems
« Reply #65 on: November 21, 2008, 11:15:11 AM »
Maxacceleration, I'm curious where you picked up those Laverda Jota bars?  I've done a small search on the internet but couldn't find anyone selling them.
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Re: Handlebars and Back Problems
« Reply #66 on: November 21, 2008, 12:02:07 PM »
I'm not maxacceleration but a quick look at the Raask site shows Omar's to be the sole US distributor.  They only show the chrome version though:

http://www.rearsets.info/handlebars.html
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Re: Handlebars and Back Problems
« Reply #67 on: November 21, 2008, 01:12:15 PM »
Yup Omar's, chrome or black.
I hope to get some better than standard clubman comfort out of them.  ;D
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Re: Handlebars and Back Problems
« Reply #68 on: November 21, 2008, 02:51:28 PM »
Well, thanks guys.  I don't know why I wasn't able to find that :-[
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