Woodcraft Clip Ons

[Kdubb223]

I have 1.5 in Woodcrafts and it doesn't change the riding position all that much. You still sit upright with slightly more forward lean. Took about a week of commuting to get used to it. I like the set up mainly because if you want to semi tuck its much easier as the clip ons are narrower, however you can just as easily ride full upright. Hope that helps.

 

[Rob]

I have 1.5 in Woodcrafts and it doesn't change the riding position all that much. You still sit upright with slightly more forward lean. Took about a week of commuting to get used to it. I like the set up mainly because if you want to semi tuck its much easier as the clip ons are narrower, however you can just as easily ride full upright. Hope that helps.

thank you. what i was getting at that i should have stated is that when i am at slow cruising speeds around the city or through my sub i like to sit upright with one hand easily reaching the throttle and still want to be able to do this with clip ons while having the least amount of rise on them. i can do this with the stock setup. i'm 6 ft tall and the distance from edge of my shoulder to tip of my fingers is ~29 inches.

how tall are you and what's your shoulder to finger tip measurement if you don't mind me asking. it would really help me. thank you.

 

[Kdubb223]

I'm 6 ft as well. About 29 in from shoulder to finger tip. Possibly your clone at this point... but yeah I cruise most of the time upright one hand on throttle without an issue. Also low speed turns are just as easy as stock. I understand there may be stability issues with lowering the front but from my experience with the clip ons I would say its a non issue. Main thing is taking the time to raise each fork exactly ( or as close as possible ) to the 1.5 inches. I'm sure bad stuff will happen if either of the forks are not level.

Bottom line is that the clip ons are more of a looks thing. Having ridden multiple SS's, the fz6r with clip ons is still a comfortable upright bike.

 

[Rob]

I'm 6 ft as well. About 29 in from shoulder to finger tip. Possibly your clone at this point... but yeah I cruise most of the time upright one hand on throttle without an issue. Also low speed turns are just as easy as stock. I understand there may be stability issues with lowering the front but from my experience with the clip ons I would say its a non issue. Main thing is taking the time to raise each fork exactly ( or as close as possible ) to the 1.5 inches. I'm sure bad stuff will happen if either of the forks are not level.

Bottom line is that the clip ons are more of a looks thing. Having ridden multiple SS's, the fz6r with clip ons is still a comfortable upright bike.

after your helpful info (and all those that have weighed in on the clip-on threads) and the pictures you posted earlier in this thread i decided that the 1.5 inch risers would be the perfect fit for me. i was getting tired of tossing the 1.5 and 2 inch options back and forth with a lack of needed info. i just ordered from sportbiketrackgear. thanks again!

once again this forum and its members have helped me to enjoy my bike even more. gotta love the interweb!

 

[Scott_Thomas]

Here's a link to another clip on. They're a little more expensive, but if you look at the adjust ability it should be able to be mounted under the triple clamp. It's a pretty cool system, but no one here has tried them yet. The Technology behind Convertibars | Convertibars

 

[Scott_Thomas]

Has anyone tried using the 3 inch risers under the triple with the woodcrafts? I guess I could go measure my bike to see if it's possible.


*Edit
After looking at the triple clamp I don't see why the 3" riser mounted under the triple clamp wouldn't work. The clamp itself is not very wide the 3" riser would definitely get the clipons above the triple clamp. Not saying it will definitely work, but it certainly looks like it could. Will have to look at these a little closer before I make the plunge. I'd rather not mess with lowering the front unless I have to.

 

[Scott_Thomas]

I'm 6 ft as well. About 29 in from shoulder to finger tip. Possibly your clone at this point... but yeah I cruise most of the time upright one hand on throttle without an issue. Also low speed turns are just as easy as stock. I understand there may be stability issues with lowering the front but from my experience with the clip ons I would say its a non issue. Main thing is taking the time to raise each fork exactly ( or as close as possible ) to the 1.5 inches. I'm sure bad stuff will happen if either of the forks are not level.

Bottom line is that the clip ons are more of a looks thing. Having ridden multiple SS's, the fz6r with clip ons is still a comfortable upright bike.

Kdubb,
Since you have the 1.5" risers on now do you think the 3" risers would come to the same height yours are at now if mounted under the triple? I was looking at mine and without measuring it looks possible. Can you measure the width of the clip on riser clamp and triple clamp. The clip on clamp looks to be around and inch or so. If the distance between the two clamps is an inch and a half then the 3" should work under the triple with no modification. Thanks!

 

[Rob]

torque spec

just got my woodcraft's and going to install them today, however when reading through the instructions it mentioned doing a final torque check on the bolts. i can't seem to find anywhere a number for foot-lbs to tighten them to. woodcraft is closed til monday so was hoping someone on here could suggest how tight they should be. thank you.

also, i can't seem to get these damn plastic plugs on the end off. i'd like to put my own bar ends on and not have this ugly knob sticking out from the grips. ideas on how to get them off if they even come off?

 

[kvc25]

just got my woodcraft's and going to install them today, however when reading through the instructions it mentioned doing a final torque check on the bolts. i can't seem to find anywhere a number for foot-lbs to tighten them to. woodcraft is closed til monday so was hoping someone on here could suggest how tight they should be. thank you.

also, i can't seem to get these damn plastic plugs on the end off. i'd like to put my own bar ends on and not have this ugly knob sticking out from the grips. ideas on how to get them off if they even come off?

They come off. Just takes a bit of grip from a pair of pliers and they pull right out. They're not threaded or anything so you don't gotta worry about turning in the same direction. I actually think mine came out easier when I went back and forth as I was pulling on it with my pliers.

 

[Rob]

They come off. Just takes a bit of grip from a pair of pliers and they pull right out. They're not threaded or anything so you don't gotta worry about turning in the same direction. I actually think mine came out easier when I went back and forth as I was pulling on it with my pliers.

thank you. yeah shortly after that post i went at 'em with pliers and some elbow grease. mangled the hell out of 'em but they eventually came off.

 

[Scott_Thomas]

You get the clip-ons on there? I'd love to get some, but not sure I wanna drop the front. I was looking at the 3 inch risers and wondering if they'd be mountable below the triple. I know the convertibars can be mounted below, but they're $300+ most places.

 

[mdgreene2001]

are you guys only lowering the front or the front and rear? I'm 6'2" and don't want to lower the rear its already low enough...

 

[Rob]

are you guys only lowering the front or the front and rear? I'm 6'2" and don't want to lower the rear its already low enough...

when lowering either end of the bike it's always best to lower the other end an equal amount. i initially only lowered the front until i learned that's not the best way to go. so i recently bought a lowering link and am having the back end lowered to match. i'm also lowering the back because i found after installing the clip-ons and having the front lowered, it put more strain on my wrists when braking. lowering the back will help alleviate that. i'm 6' and don't need the back end lowered either. just keep in mind that's not the ONLY reason to consider lowering the rear.

 

[mdgreene2001]

when lowering either end of the bike it's always best to lower the other end an equal amount. i initially only lowered the front until i learned that's not the best way to go. so i recently bought a lowering link and am having the back end lowered to match. i'm also lowering the back because i found after installing the clip-ons and having the front lowered, it put more strain on my wrists when braking. lowering the back will help alleviate that. i'm 6' and don't need the back end lowered either. just keep in mind that's not the ONLY reason to consider lowering the rear.

I just don't tkink a lower rear would be comfortable for me, maybe it will I don't know. maybe I will upgrade the suspension before I lower it and do clipons...

 

[Schizobomb]

For you out there who did the mod, is there any interference problems with the fork and wheel when you had lowered the front ?

The wheel seems pretty close to the upper fairing. Is the fork able to do full stoke and/or left to right without any problems ?

Thanks !

 

[Rob]

For you out there who did the mod, is there any interference problems with the fork and wheel when you had lowered the front ?

The wheel seems pretty close to the upper fairing. Is the fork able to do full stoke and/or left to right without any problems ?

Thanks !

:welcome:

many of us have lowered the front end and had no clearance problems at all. i lowered mine 1.5 inches with no loss in movement or functionality. i'll be lowering another .25 inches soon and will still not have any issues. others have lowered even further and i don't believe there were any issues even then. keep in mind though that if you do lower the front end it is best to lower the rear with a lowering link or new spring setup to match how much the front is lowered to keep the dynamics of the bike as even as possible. it'll also help to relieve wrist strain and thus provide for a more comfortable ride.

anyways, i'm rambling. hope the lowering goes well and post some info and pics if you can. the members here love to see the progress we all make on our bikes, even with a mod that's been done a thousand times before

 

[Neme]

For you out there who did the mod, is there any interference problems with the fork and wheel when you had lowered the front ?

The wheel seems pretty close to the upper fairing. Is the fork able to do full stoke and/or left to right without any problems ?

Thanks !

I lowered mine 1.5 inches with no problems at full compression. However the horn was oftly close to my front fender. A bit to close for my liking. So I simply loosened the horn bracket, twisted the horn up, and tightened her back down just to be safe. It added maybe a half inche more clearance or so. It's not necessary but very easy to do so I did it to calm my mind so I didn't worry about it.

 

[Rob]

I lowered mine 1.5 inches with no problems at full compression. However the horn was oftly close to my front fender. A bit to close for my liking. So I simply loosened the horn bracket, twisted the horn up, and tightened her back down just to be safe. It added maybe a half inche more clearance or so. It's not necessary but very easy to do so I did it to calm my mind so I didn't worry about it.

+1 on this. sorry, i forgot about the horn issue. a simple fix for sure.

 

[Scott_Thomas]

:welcome:

many of us have lowered the front end and had no clearance problems at all. i lowered mine 1.5 inches with no loss in movement or functionality. i'll be lowering another .25 inches soon and will still not have any issues. others have lowered even further and i don't believe there were any issues even then. keep in mind though that if you do lower the front end it is best to lower the rear with a lowering link or new spring setup to match how much the front is lowered to keep the dynamics of the bike as even as possible. it'll also help to relieve wrist strain and thus provide for a more comfortable ride.

anyways, i'm rambling. hope the lowering goes well and post some info and pics if you can. the members here love to see the progress we all make on our bikes, even with a mod that's been done a thousand times before

So did you do a lowering link? I'm thinking of ordering some woodcrafts and a lowering link since most seem to think handling will be compromised if I don't lower the rear.

 

[Neme]

So did you do a lowering link? I'm thinking of ordering some woodcrafts and a lowering link since most seem to think handling will be compromised if I don't lower the rear.

I know you didn't ask me but here's my input on this. The stock fz6r is too high in the front. Lowering it 1.5 inches in the front will change the handling but in my opinion it makes it quicker. It livens up the handling. When you drop the front the bike feels like it wants to go threw turns. It even gives you quicker response time when you have to swerve. You don't have to lower the rear. I personally think its better with the rear at stock height because it makes it handle more like a SuperSport with how much more responsive it is. But, its all preference.