installing clip on handlebars on fz8

[tylersjm]

Anyone have any luck installing clip on handlebars to their fz8? I have comeup with a way to add clip on handlebars without any modifications to the bike.it is a much sportier look and ride. I have pics if anyone is interested.

 

[MotoZen]

Pics are a must! I don't think I'd do it, but would love to see it!

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[MikeC]

there have been two members that I remember.

One of them lowered the front end and bolted his clipons to the exposed fork body on top of the triple tree area.

Another..I think cambo trimmed the headlight housing to fit his clipons.

The general concensus is that it chances the geometry significantly in that, if what you wanted was a sport bike, you should just buy a sport bike to begin with. haha.

But yes, definitely do share!

 

[b-eock]

Actually, dirt bike bars have a whole lot more leverage and you'd be able to drive/ride better than with clip ons.

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[tylersjm]

thank you for your comments.with this adapter plate it allows you to add clip on with out having to cut any plastic. All of your stock parts fit on no problem. In my opinion it puts me in the perfect position. It's not nearly as low as an R6 but lower than the stock bars. The pics show the plate as a machined finish but I have painted it black.

 

[Banky2112]

Hmmm, interesting.

Another option is to get apex riser clip ons. They have 2" and 4".

 

[tylersjm]

Yes I have seen those. I may be wrong but those didn't look that strong to me. I have my own CNC equipment.The part I made is made from one solid piece of aircraft grade aluminum. Then just add the clipon bars.

 

[tony412k]

thank you for your comments.with this adapter plate it allows you to add clip on with out having to cut any plastic. All of your stock parts fit on no problem. In my opinion it puts me in the perfect position. It's not nearly as low as an R6 but lower than the stock bars. The pics show the plate as a machined finish but I have painted it black.

do you have any other pics..cant really see much from the ones u posted

 

[MikeC]

Would u be willing to make one for me too?
Also does it help with bar vibration

 

[tylersjm]

Sure I will be glad to make some and I will send more pictures as soon as I can.

 

[tylersjm]

I am out riding today. The weather has been nasty around here so I haven't had a chance to ride and give them a good try till today. When I had the stock bars on my hands were going to sleep. I was just in the saddle for about an hour and hands never went to sleep. As far as vibration I haven't noticed it.

 

[MikeC]

Amazing!!

Yeah how much do you need to make one of these? And about how long?

 

[mazer1337]

Nice!! Those look pretty sweet, I'd also like to give them a try!

 

[tylersjm]

Here is a few more pics. I would be glad to make some clipon adapters. Here is my e mail address. Give me a shout if you are interested in one. [email protected]. thanks!

 

[kodoq88]

Here is a few more pics. I would be glad to make some clipon adapters. Here is my e mail address. Give me a shout if you are interested in one. [email protected]. thanks!

How much does it cost+shipping to cali? And how much lower from stock bars? Thanks

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[tylersjm]

I never did measure with the stock handlebars on the bike. But from the best I can tell by comparison it looks like with the new clipon bars it is at least 2 inches lower if not more. And forward some too. in my opinion it puts me in the perfect riding position not too far down and not so far upright. And i just like the clipon look much better. quoted to another person for 135.00$ plus tax and shipping. I will have to see what it will cost to send one to California. I will let you know