Clip ons

fozzym · Brolly Dolly Joined: 14 Mar 2011 Karma :

Hey guys,

Little questions for you track dayers.

On my zx6r the clip ons are held in place by 2 pinch bolts on the clamps and then a bolt into the top yoke which I guess does two things 1 guarantees the correct postion (or what kawasaki think is right) and 2 further secures the clip on.

So my question: Would you (or do you ) remover the bolt into the yoke?

I can see an advantage of removing them that in the event of an off the clip on isn't anchored quite as much and thus could move a bit rather than snapping or busting the yoke.

Am I on the right track or not worth the mither?

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lihp · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Sep 2010 Karma :

Not worth the mither, just take a spare bar.

P.addy · *Formerly known as* P. Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Mine are dropped lower on the fork so are not "secured" to the yoke. I personally don't care if I bin it, but then again if I did, clip ons are the LEAST of my worries Laughing

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

The pinch bolt should generally be tight enough that you'll bend the tube anyway.

I'd remove the bolt to the yolk if I wanted to adjust the angle.

I believe yours take a generic clip on bar paddy - so should only cost a few quid to replace - or buy a 7/8" aluminium tube and make your own by cutting with a hacksaw, then grinding out the notch for the pinch bolt.