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Falco Frank · #16 Post by **Falco Frank** » Thu Sep 18, 2014 8:58 pm

The nice, Midas touch bike, seems to Have Ohlins forks - 51mm upper (deffo) & 53 (or even wider lower).

I've fitted Woodcraft riser clip on with the maximum 3" lift and am quite happy:

but, for TOTAL MADNESS / comfort, I have these - from M&P accessories on my Ducati:

Which I modified anyway to get to here:

Ciao

D-Rider · #17 Post by **D-Rider** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 8:28 am

Very "Easy Rider"

Falco Frank · #18 Post by **Falco Frank** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 3:48 pm

Yes, I agree but 3000 miles to Italy and back in real comfort isnt too bad

D-Rider · #19 Post by **D-Rider** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 4:12 pm

Falco Frank wrote:Yes, I agree but 3000 miles to Italy and back in real comfort isnt too bad

I didn't suggest it was

TBH some form of adjustables might be the way forward for me. I like the Falco's riding position but my physio tells me for longer journeys my neck needs a more upright riding style. I don't want to be stuck with an upright position but something easily adjustable might be a good plan.

Falco Frank · #20 Post by **Falco Frank** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 4:17 pm

No problemo - I do recommend the Woodcraft clipons - there is a UK supplier.

Falcorob · #21 Post by **Falcorob** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 9:47 pm

CNC yoke and Renthal bars. Job jobbed.

Chabby · #22 Post by **Chabby** » Sat Sep 20, 2014 10:55 pm

Disco Volante do a range of Tarozzi clip ons which are multi adjustable and available in high and semi high versions - quite cheap as well.

I may be buying some soon as age seems to be sprinting up on me recently.(although cutting my fairing is putting me off somewhat)

http://www.discovolantemoto.co.uk/clipons-65-c.asp

MartDude · #23 Post by **MartDude** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 12:11 am

D-Rider wrote: my physio tells me for longer journeys my neck needs a more upright riding style. I don't want to be stuck with an upright position but something easily adjustable might be a good plan.

2 bikes??

jonnie_r · #24 Post by **jonnie_r** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:57 am

MartDude wrote:
D-Rider wrote: my physio tells me for longer journeys my neck needs a more upright riding style. I don't want to be stuck with an upright position but something easily adjustable might be a good plan.
2 bikes??

Only 2?? Are people economising in these hard times?

D-Rider · #25 Post by **D-Rider** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 8:19 am

I've got 2 bikes ..... though one has not run for nearly 3 decades ..... and has a very similar riding position.

Aladinsaneuk · #26 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 3:04 pm

Ahem

Bars over triple

Easy job

D-Rider · #27 Post by **D-Rider** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 4:56 pm

No - I don't want an upright riding position .... it's all wrong.

Just been told that more upright would be better on long journeys so considering something easy to adjust from the proper position to a bit more upright once in a while .... and then easy to put back again (something that takes no more than 5mins with a spanner)

fatboy · #28 Post by **fatboy** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 7:47 pm

I admit I have not researched this at all so may have missed something glaring obvious....
Any reason why standard clip ons cant be modded so they can rotate a bit ?
Any locating lugs that can be fettled away ?

Falco Frank · #29 Post by **Falco Frank** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 10:04 pm

For SERIOUS adjustability, there can be only one (lol):

https://convertibars.3dcartstores.com/A ... p_110.html

Video link on the home page.

Main downside - HUGE price.

D-Rider · #30 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Sep 23, 2014 8:42 am

Crikey ..... they are not cheap ..... and then factor in longer control lines .....

Cheaper than another bike though - and less of a garaging issue than yet another bike.
I'm guessing they also do them in a 51mm fitting for Ohlins.

If things get too bad, I may go down this route ..... better start saving (most bike funds these days are going on collecting exciting goodies for project megga-400/4 ..... give it another 10 years and I might have that back on the road)