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09-02-2016, 07:07 AM
hi all,
new to this forum and really looking forward to getting some good advice. I thinking of installing some clip ons on my CB1100. Anyone have some suggestions on some models and any other suggestions? here is a pic of my bike.
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09-02-2016, 07:35 AM
Good night what a beautiful place to take a picture. Can't help you with the clip ons question. I couldn't handle clip ons 40 years ago, however several people on the forum have put clip ons on their bikes.
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09-02-2016, 07:45 AM
Welcome domenaxe! Lovely shot in a beautiful place. Sorry but I can't help with the clip ons either. You could start here: http://cb1100forum.com/forum/search.php?...order=desc
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09-02-2016, 07:50 AM
Is the purpose of clip-ons to increase your forward lean angle or just to look non-retro?
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09-02-2016, 07:55 AM
(09-02-2016, 07:50 AM)postoak_imp Wrote: Is the purpose of clip-ons to increase your forward lean angle or just to look non-retro?

A bit of both...I am trying to get a more brat style look and I feel the front end of the bike still needs some work. Open to any suggestions.
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09-02-2016, 07:56 AM
(09-02-2016, 07:50 AM)postoak_imp Wrote: Is the purpose of clip-ons to increase your forward lean angle or just to look non-retro?
Yes, clip-ons increase forward lean angle, but they are actually pretty retro, as they were popular on cafe racers since the late 50s and early 60s.
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09-02-2016, 10:46 AM
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Woodcraft 41mm clip-ons with a 1.5 inch rise. There isn't really any way to do clip-ons on these bikes without them hitting the tank. That said, it's still probably my favourite mod on the bike.
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09-02-2016, 09:43 PM
Domenaxe, you might want to look at getting clubman bars instead. Honda Geneva did up their Dark Racer with those, and if you check around in your place I am sure you can find a Honda garage to help find the details.
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09-06-2016, 05:07 PM
Samurider offers 2 different clip on sets, (called 'separate handlebars') both with enough rise to clear the tank, apparently. I considered them, as I prefer a forward lean and the resulting additional weight on the front, but went with the Honda Type 2 bars instead. Here's a link to the clip ons: http://www.samurider.com/?p=14513


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09-08-2016, 07:43 AM
Thx all for the input. Still unsure about the clip on. What do you think if I take my rizoma handle bar and flip it upside down? Something like the handlebar on the bmw.


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