Clip -on Location: New Attitude

[Tirebiter]

Seven months and 4,000 miles ago when I first laid eyes on what was to be my new ride, I looked suspiciously at the location of the clip-ons mounted below the triple clamp. Not being in an age group considered spring chicken material, I figured that I just have to put them back in the original location above the triple clamp....right? So up they went.

Well as I became more and more aqainted with the bike, it's idiosyncrasies and the way it handles I was finding myself in a position lower over the tank when negotiating them fun twisties. Today it occured to me to re-think clip-on location and did just that.....back they went below the triple clamp. It is only a 10 minute job so what the heck, just try it.

So happens that it is cloudy today in my part of the desert, still over the century mark but what the hey...good time for a test ride. Must say that I really like the change, much more natural place to be for me. 'Twas only a short jaunt of 40 miles or so....the jury is still out on the wrist factor but the fun factor went up high enough that I am hoping that I can adjust to the new position with time.

We shall see....

Brock

[wswartzwel]

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[R111S]

Hi Tirebiter,

It makes sense...any time you can get your head closer to the steering head the control feel improves.

Mine came with the high mount bars and tall windshield...for best cornering performance with the least drama, I move my chin as close as I can to the end of the handlebar that's on the inside of the corner, and sliding one cheek off the seat to the inside helps too.

[gigantic]

I switched from High bars and tall windsheild, too. i haven't regretted it.

[repoe3]

considering the lower position is higher than some handlebar equiped bikes, it is not drastic. heck the grip positon of the S versus the stock tuono position is not far off.

repoe3