01-19-2017, 12:18 PM
[quote='Mikestib1' pid='162031' dateline='1484762295']
Clip ons will make it much harder to change direction at speed as they offer little leverage. Also you would probably need custom cables and rearsets if Cafe look is what you're after. Wish you luck and keep us updated.
This is inacurate. Clip on bars will actually greatly improve your handling in most agressive riding situations. It seems however you are more interested in looking cool which they also will do. What has been said here is very accurate in regards to the tradeoffs of comfort and the need to invest in rear sets etc. I did clip ons on my thruxton and loved the look and the improvement in handling high speed turns/ agressive riding stance but couldnt take the riding position for long and always felt like my legs needed to be further back. Impossible to ride a passenger comfortably too. Ultimately i sold the bars and bought a more upright bar. If your only objectives in riding the bike are visual appeal and attacking corners then i say go for it. Buy woodcrafts they are awesome. Otherwise just get a euro bar and enjoy the ride. The bike looks pretty awesome as is.
Clip ons will make it much harder to change direction at speed as they offer little leverage. Also you would probably need custom cables and rearsets if Cafe look is what you're after. Wish you luck and keep us updated.
This is inacurate. Clip on bars will actually greatly improve your handling in most agressive riding situations. It seems however you are more interested in looking cool which they also will do. What has been said here is very accurate in regards to the tradeoffs of comfort and the need to invest in rear sets etc. I did clip ons on my thruxton and loved the look and the improvement in handling high speed turns/ agressive riding stance but couldnt take the riding position for long and always felt like my legs needed to be further back. Impossible to ride a passenger comfortably too. Ultimately i sold the bars and bought a more upright bar. If your only objectives in riding the bike are visual appeal and attacking corners then i say go for it. Buy woodcrafts they are awesome. Otherwise just get a euro bar and enjoy the ride. The bike looks pretty awesome as is.