thatVFRguy Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Long-time lurker, first-time poster. I have a quick question for you fifth-gen aficionados: will 98-99 MY clip-ons work on a 2000 model? The PO of my bike did some retarded off-road handlebars and they hit the front fairing and windscreen because they are so ridiculously high. The two types of handlebars have different model numbers, but I can't see why they would change them mid-generation... Any help is greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted July 4, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted July 4, 2017 1 hour ago, thatVFRguy said: Long-time lurker, first-time poster. I have a quick question for you fifth-gen aficionados: will 98-99 MY clip-ons work on a 2000 model? The PO of my bike did some retarded off-road handlebars and they hit the front fairing and windscreen because they are so ridiculously high. The two types of handlebars have different model numbers, but I can't see why they would change them mid-generation... Any help is greatly appreciated! Yes the MK1 clip ons should go on a MK2 model no problem, although I seem to remember that the clamp bolt location is different between the two. No matter, with the 41mm forks, again should be no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegaquark Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 No! Pivot goes on different places! Been there done that! Triple tree is different too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegaquark Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Spot the difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegaquark Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 If you use the 98-99 clipon on the 00-01 your hadlebar will hit the tank, and if you use the 00-01 on the 98-99 they will hit the fairing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatVFRguy Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Thank you. Bummer, though, there's a nice set on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Terry Posted July 4, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted July 4, 2017 Surely the only reason for the interference is the location of the post off the bottom of the bars that engages with the cutout in the clamp? If you grind that off, the bars can be positioned normally. There is plenty of clamping force to stop the bars spinning on the fork, but you will need to manually align them to get them even. Lots of aftermarket raised bars fit like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RDMcD Posted July 4, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted July 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Terry said: Surely the only reason for the interference is the location of the post off the bottom of the bars that engages with the cutout in the clamp? If you grind that off, the bars can be positioned normally. There is plenty of clamping force to stop the bars spinning on the fork, but you will need to manually align them to get them even. Lots of aftermarket raised bars fit like this. I concur. I think those "dirt bike bars" might be spiegler superbike bars. Someone here might be happy to have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 27 minutes ago, RDMcD said: I think those "dirt bike bars" might be spiegler superbike bars. Someone here might be happy to have them. If so the riser clamps should say LSL on them. And if adjusted right it should not hit anything, I have them on my VFR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegaquark Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I've used that cutout method, but not only orientation, but height are different... I's all up to you, but i gave up and payed a new one (previous owner had one of each kind) i can't even understand why he did that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted July 5, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted July 5, 2017 5 hours ago, Terry said: Surely the only reason for the interference is the location of the post off the bottom of the bars that engages with the cutout in the clamp? If you grind that off, the bars can be positioned normally. There is plenty of clamping force to stop the bars spinning on the fork, but you will need to manually align them to get them even. Lots of aftermarket raised bars fit like this. Agree with that.... I am using 4th gen bars and not using the bar locators. @thatVFRguy - If you can handle a hacksaw and a file, just cut the bar locator pins off and you could save some $. Vega is right, Its not a drop in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatVFRguy Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 On 7/4/2017 at 5:23 PM, RDMcD said: I concur. I think those "dirt bike bars" might be spiegler superbike bars. Someone here might be happy to have them. 23 hours ago, VFR4Lee said: If so the riser clamps should say LSL on them. And if adjusted right it should not hit anything, I have them on my VFR. Unfortunately, they really are off-road bars. The PO couldn't find the stockers and it looks like I need to replace the front windscreen and cowl at some point. The bike runs great, though, only 20k. Got a solid deal, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer auggius Posted July 6, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted July 6, 2017 It's a common-ish modification with its own sticky here http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.php?/forums/topic/37908-adding-superbike-bars-to-your-bike/ On the 5th & 6th gen bikes there's sufficient clearance for most bars but I guess your PO chose a higher rise and pullback. And he would have drilled the triple clamp to attach the risers. If it was an LSL Superbike bar kit, there would have been special adapters that attach to the top fork - no drilling required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 LSL kit on my '98. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFR Capt.Bob Posted July 28, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted July 28, 2017 You don't need the orientation stud. Grind it off if you can't source a upper bridge to go with them. Then you can sell yours as a kit. For now you may be able to rotate the bars you have slightly toward the tank. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatVFRguy Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 Thanks for all the help, guys. Ended up finding some 2000 MY clip-ons and have since installed. I can definitely see the attraction of the higher bars, but I prefer the bike to 'nudge' me into proper position ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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