clip on's or drop bars for M750

10-06-2018, 05:32 PM

Hi all

I have recently got a bit bored of my 2003 M750 so i have decided i would like to make some alterations to get the blood flowing once more, however my knowledge is limited.

i would like to start with some drop handlebars - are clip ons the way to go? and if so can anyone point me in the right direction of what i need. i want to add bar end mirriors afterwards.

thank you all

stopintime · 10-06-2018, 07:36 PM

Clip ons, especially without risers, are MUCH lower than regular bars.

That might be ok/good for you, but it also has two other important results: for similar 'comfort' you might need to move the footpegs AND mirrors, especially bar ends, are now so low that looking in them will require moving your head/attention away from traffic ahead.

12-06-2018, 07:46 PM

Thanks
But considering i have really only had the bike to look at in the last couple of years i don't think it'll matter!!

Flip · 12-06-2018, 09:15 PM

You could try a set of drop 'Clubman' bars or 'Ace Bars' as they used to be called- probably a bit Hipster these days but I rather like them (I had them on my old X7 and RD250E back in the day).

They have the advantage of giving the clip on look without being quite so extreme and by using the original bar mounts they don't leave you wondering how best to tidy the top yoke up like clip ons do.

Search eBay and you'll find they come in chrome, gloss and satin black.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAFE-RACE....c100706.m4781

Jez900ie · 12-06-2018, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flip

You could try a set of drop 'Clubman' bars or 'Ace Bars' as they used to be called- probably a bit Hipster these days but I rather like them (I had them on my old X7 and RD250E back in the day).

They have the advantage of giving the clip on look without being quite so extreme and by using the original bar mounts they don't leave you wondering how best to tidy the top yoke up like clip ons do.

Search eBay and you'll find they come in chrome, gloss and satin black.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAFE-RACE....c100706.m4781

I had an X7 and a RD400

Flip · 12-06-2018, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jez900ie

I had an X7 and a RD400

Nice, my mate has just got his RD400 back on the road- he's also got a KH500.

I had loads of two strokes back in the day ... X7 first (with Swarbrick expansions), RD250E, then it was a couple of big four strokes before a little go on a mate's RD500 meant I HAD to have one and so it was... RD500, 350YPVS, before going back to off road bikes for a bit.

This was my old 500 which I saw on eBay a couple of years ago now- pretty much unrestored apart from black wheels (they were white originally).

Up for £10k!!

I sold it for £2300 thinking I had done alright only loosing £200 after two years of thrashing it about as my only transport.

Nasher · 13-06-2018, 09:13 AM

I have the Rizoma clip-ons on my Carbie M900, and along with the bar end mirrors they give it a much lower profile with that slightly 'hunched over' look.

They are not too low, and I find them comfortable.

Nasher

Maggsy · 13-06-2018, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nasher

I have the Rizoma clip-ons on my Carbie M900, and along with the bar end mirrors they give it a much lower profile with that slightly 'hunched over' look.

They are not too low, and I find them comfortable.

Nasher

That looks very nice indeed

Darren69 · 13-06-2018, 09:26 AM

I have these on mine, with a 2inch rise. They are nice but not cheap and US postage cost may now make them prohibitive unless you can find some in the UK:-

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WOODCRAFT...YAAOSw7z1Z-yKG

You can get different adapters for them too, if you want more or less rise beyond what moving up or down the fork leg will give you. I find 2in comfortable for me but I think no rise would be crippling!

I spotted these:-

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50MM-RAIS...IAAOSwQita3zX3

I suppose the other option is a pair of cheap ones from far east?

Jez900ie · 13-06-2018, 09:32 AM

This is how my bike looked the day I brought it home. A few different ways to achive the same thing!

Darren69 · 13-06-2018, 09:42 AM

These are mine. I think they actually look OE.

Nasher · 13-06-2018, 10:56 AM

Thanks Maggsy.

Jimal1969
One thing to note is that if you're using the coffin type Master Cylinders you'll need to space them out to clear the clip-on bodies.

Monster parts in the states do a kit which I used:
https://monsterparts.com/collections...oir-spacer-kit

It includes a little plate to space out the locating screw for the choke if using a handle bar mounted lever.

I've brought two sets from them now, they both arrived quickly, are good quality, and not worth me spending the time at my Mill to make them at the price.

Nasher

10-06-2018, 05:32 PM	#1
jimal1969 Guest Posts: n/a	clip on's or drop bars for M750 Hi all I have recently got a bit bored of my 2003 M750 so i have decided i would like to make some alterations to get the blood flowing once more, however my knowledge is limited. i would like to start with some drop handlebars - are clip ons the way to go? and if so can anyone point me in the right direction of what i need. i want to add bar end mirriors afterwards. thank you all

12-06-2018, 09:15 PM	#4
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	You could try a set of drop 'Clubman' bars or 'Ace Bars' as they used to be called- probably a bit Hipster these days but I rather like them (I had them on my old X7 and RD250E back in the day). They have the advantage of giving the clip on look without being quite so extreme and by using the original bar mounts they don't leave you wondering how best to tidy the top yoke up like clip ons do. Search eBay and you'll find they come in chrome, gloss and satin black. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAFE-RACE....c100706.m4781 __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

13-06-2018, 09:13 AM	#7
Nasher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Portsmouth Bike: M900 Posts: 1,518	I have the Rizoma clip-ons on my Carbie M900, and along with the bar end mirrors they give it a much lower profile with that slightly 'hunched over' look. They are not too low, and I find them comfortable. Nasher __________________ Heaven doesn't want me, and Hell is afraid I'll take over. Last edited by Nasher; 13-06-2018 at 09:20 AM..

13-06-2018, 09:26 AM	#9
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	I have these on mine, with a 2inch rise. They are nice but not cheap and US postage cost may now make them prohibitive unless you can find some in the UK:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WOODCRAFT...YAAOSw7z1Z-yKG You can get different adapters for them too, if you want more or less rise beyond what moving up or down the fork leg will give you. I find 2in comfortable for me but I think no rise would be crippling! I spotted these:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50MM-RAIS...IAAOSwQita3zX3 I suppose the other option is a pair of cheap ones from far east? __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

13-06-2018, 09:32 AM	#10
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	This is how my bike looked the day I brought it home. A few different ways to achive the same thing! __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed

10-06-2018, 07:36 PM	#2
stopintime Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oslo Bike: S2r Posts: 453	Clip ons, especially without risers, are MUCH lower than regular bars. That might be ok/good for you, but it also has two other important results: for similar 'comfort' you might need to move the footpegs AND mirrors, especially bar ends, are now so low that looking in them will require moving your head/attention away from traffic ahead.

12-06-2018, 07:46 PM	#3
jimal1969 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks But considering i have really only had the bike to look at in the last couple of years i don't think it'll matter!!

13-06-2018, 09:42 AM	#11
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,095	These are mine. I think they actually look OE. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

13-06-2018, 10:56 AM	#12
Nasher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Portsmouth Bike: M900 Posts: 1,518	Thanks Maggsy. Jimal1969 One thing to note is that if you're using the coffin type Master Cylinders you'll need to space them out to clear the clip-on bodies. Monster parts in the states do a kit which I used: https://monsterparts.com/collections...oir-spacer-kit It includes a little plate to space out the locating screw for the choke if using a handle bar mounted lever. I've brought two sets from them now, they both arrived quickly, are good quality, and not worth me spending the time at my Mill to make them at the price. Nasher __________________ Heaven doesn't want me, and Hell is afraid I'll take over. Last edited by Nasher; 13-06-2018 at 10:59 AM..