Woodcraft Clip On Install

[stHelen]

mbernier, you don't want to angle them up!
if you're finding it a stretch, try turning you front wheel all the way to the right, and then position the right bar as close to the tank as possible without the switchs touching the tank. Repeat for the left and you'll have the bars as close as possible to you.
Don't forget to slide the clipons up as high as possible on the forks so that they touch the top triple clamps.
If you do all this and are still unhappy, then you'll probably want to look into heli-bars.
As for me, this setup is spot on for handling!

Guys,
After fiddling and experimenting last night, here's what I've learned: The Woodcraft clipons are designed with a 15 degree angle offset. Meaning that if you lay the collar on a horizontal surface, the bars angle up (or down) 15 degrees. This means you have two ways of mounting them.
1- The first way that I did, angled downward. This was the position I mentioned in my earlier post as being too aggressive for me, but that which works for Mbeebe900 (see his pic posted above).
2- The second way is if you swap them left-right. This results in the bars being angled upward, but because of the angle of the front end of the bike, they sit virtually horizontal to the ground.
I mounted mine per 2, above and found this to work perfectly for me. The Woodcraft's, BTW, are very nicely made, super light, and very resonably priced IMHO. Especially when you consider the fact that the split design means no front end disassembly. I highly recommend them.
Great week-end forecast. Have fun and ride safe!
MarkB.

Hi guys,

Reading the thread here I purchased a set of woodcraft...Now Anyone knows where I can find a pictorial of the installation? Or could anyone give me a step by step install process.
Please Help!!

[mbeebe900]

Have you received them yet? The clamps are fairly easy to mount since they are two-piece, so you don't have to drop your fork tubes through the triple clamp to get them on. So, you just remove your bars (use contact cleaner to get grips off and on, or optionally brake cleaner) mount your grips etc on the woodcraft aluminum bars, and mount the clamps. You may want to do some re-routing of your cables, it's hard to explain but you'll see what works best when you are doing it. The Woodcraft clamps mount just below your triple clamp, and the bars slide into those. Good luck,

Matthias

Is there any drilling to do on the throttle side? I mean, I am novice at this, and waswondering if I could find anywhere a more detailed install process...Although it sounds simple, any details will be usefull...
cheers
Sam

[mbeebe900]

No, you definitely don't need to drill anything. There is a little knob underneath the starter switch housing (and blinker/high beam switch housing) that fits into a hole on the stock bars. I filed that off- it does nothing and the switch housing does fine without it. Another user here drilled the bar for the knob to fit, which is another option. But, it's not necessary.

The only tools you should need are a screwdriver and some allend wrenches if I recall correctly!

Also, contact cleaner or brake cleaner are handy for sliding the grips on and off.

Overall, it's not a bad job, just take your time and it should go smoothly. If you can find somebody handy to lend assistance that might help. But, I think you'll find it is not as bad to do as you think.

Thank you So Much For your help!Mbeebe900
I will be installing this weekend and let you know how it went...

Cheers
Sam

[stHelen]

mmmm.....

i filed off the little piece on my old bikes, but when to the slightly optional extra effort of drilling the holes in the bars to accept this little piece of the device boxes.
It seems like they would help to ensure that the boxes stay in the right spot in case anything ever hits against the levers or mirrors, which might cause the switch boxes to rotate.
I simply marked them out and took the bars upstairs and drilled them out with a regular hand drill since I don't currently have a shop or a press. Took only a few second longer, and the little tab remains in case I ever put the stock bars back on or if I ever sell the bike.
Plus since you can rotate the woodcraft bars in the sleeves, it doesn't affect the angle of the levers or the switches.

All,

I installed the Woodcarft this weekend! Woohoo!!!
Indeed, It was a lot simpler than I expected...Except for that ##$$@@!! Damn Clutch Cable! It took me more time than anything else!
Well, to say the least, the position on the bike (I am 5.8) calls for a more sporty riding style...And when the cops stoped me yesterday, it seemed like they did not agree with the comfort level and the speed I had reached...Fortunately I got out with only a speeding ticket...Pfewww...
Anyway, I wanted to say thank you to all for the help , the advice etc.....I love 'em...First time I put the knee down on this bike!!!
cheers Mates!

I j ust rodered a set of Pro-Tek clip-ons. The down side is that I'll have to lower the fork tubes to install them. The up side is that they only have a 9 degree drop. I also ordered a Daytona clutch cable and front brake line.