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I created a GIF so you can see the before and after shot in one. It shows how much higher and further back the FJ1200 clip-on bars are compared to the standard clip-on ones. Hope this helps someone who may be thinking of doing the same. They're 1 1/2" higher as i measured before i changed them but didn't measure the distance back, i'd estimate it to be about 2" closer to the rider. Doesn't touch the tank on lock-to-lock either. Bit of work to fit, took half hr to machine clearance on them at work, and an evening to fit, alot of faffing around re-routing wiring, getting enough clearance to angle the levers downward and just enough length on the standard front brake hose to get away with it. But it can be done!
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You're gonna break that door if you keep slamming it like that.
Looks like a good mod. Have you been for a test ride yet? Should be a bit cumfier now ![]() |
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I have, but the roads had been gritted and cars were icing up as it was about 9pm and below zero degrees so i wasn't really thinking about the bars too much, tho it was def more comfortable, no more stretching forward and my head was now just above the deflected/dirty wind the standard screen produces and it was so much quieter at 60/70mph! That was something of a bonus! I'm off out on it tomorrow, will update properly then, try out some twisties too
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Yeh the smooth air is a real bonus. No more wind buffeting your head about. That's one of the reasons I changed to naked. You'll need to upgrade to full bars soon
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Ah i'm sure i'll resist
![]() p.s. i calmed down the GIF a little, it was kinda trippy at that speed! Last edited by Urbanfireblade; 14-01-12 at 12:04 AM. |
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All good news on the bars.
![]() Not a bad mod for 40quid and a few hours fettling! |
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Good I'm glad they worked, £40 bargain
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A couple of inches can make all the difference.
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