Clip-on help needed

[jasnmar]

So, as part of my recent off, I managed to break my right clip-on (99 CBR F4) (there's a bunch of other stuff also broken, but for now I'm focusing on this issue).

Scouring fleabay I can get a set of OEM clip-ons for $30. I can get Woodcraft clip-ons for $150.

Is there really a reason I'd buy a set of Woodcraft vs. buying 5 OEM sets?

[theducman]

Yes, they are made to break off in a crash. The OEM ones are more rigid and could bend a fork in a crash. Plus they are easy to replace.

[Tas]

What size do you need Jason? I have a set of woodcrafts that are for a zx7 I think. I'll measure them today and will report back.

[OreoGaborio]

The OEM ones are more rigid and could bend a fork in a crash.

Ehhhh, I'm not sure how likely that is to happen...

In the very long run, the Woodcrafts are cheaper to replace... 10 bucks a bar.
They're also more adjustable... up, down, wide, narrow.
They may also put your hands a little lower.

That said, 30 bucks for a full set (?) of OEM clipons seems like a pretty good deal to me if you're sure they're undamaged & happy with where they put the bars.

[xxaarraa]

I believe the 3 piece woodcraft ones also don't need the top triple to be removed for you to replace a bar/clamp. That's another advantage that makes it easier in the long run.

[jasnmar]

What size do you need Jason? I have a set of woodcrafts that are for a zx7 I think. I'll measure them today and will report back.

Thanks for the info so far all.
The CBR has 43mm fork tubes. I *assume* that's the only dimension that matters?

[OreoGaborio]

yeah, just the diameter of the bars.

[nhbubba]

Another thing to consider is going for longer bars. I noticed that your stock CBR bars do not have space at the end for something I think you should consider; hand/control guards. Especially on the brake side.

I love me some woodcraft toys. But I'm curious if there are other, more economical options out there. I believe my clipons may be vortex. They have treated me very well.

[jwm2k3]

I sprung for the woodcrafts....and just bent both last round.

Just gonna call up and have new ones sent over....

[jasnmar]

Chinese options for $50.
Vortex are *slightly* less expensive than Woodcraft (pre-discount) but both end up in the $140-$150 range.

Point taken on the guards, but wouldn't a longer bar make it more likely that I eff it up when I crash (not that I'm hoping for a bunch more crashes... The one I've done has been more than adequate).

[nhbubba]

1' longer, sure, probably. Don't buy 1' longer bars. Buy 1" longer bars. You think 1" is going to make a significant difference. ()
Woodcraft can accommodate.

[OreoGaborio]

The slightly longer bars for the lever guard are worth it. The guards themselves may get damaged in a crash, but they won't make your BIKE more prone to damage and it WILL make your bike safer by protecting that brake lever from a rogue shoulder, elbow, etc.

[nhbubba]

I have spares that are marked "TBR". I believe these are Two Brothers Racing.
Don't buy these. They suck. Seriously, the more I look at them the more I think this design is dumb.
Fortunately they don't fit your CBR anyway.