Z1000 clip ons advice.

[Chitchats]

Hey all,

I'm thinking of putting clip ons on my 03 Zed. ideally i am after a lower grip height and because ive had the fork change i think i can get clip ons above the triple clamp(see photo)

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it measures 28mm from clamp to top of "fat" section of shocks, i understand that i may need a "stopper" above the clip on so if it loosens it wont come off, i should be able to do this off the original bar mounts?

Any thoughts/input appreciated.

Cheers, Nick

[Wattie]

just get lower bars?

[Chitchats]

just get lower bars?

Yeah, but the shocks wont allow a drag bar,my current bars just miss the shock by a bees dick now as they go up and over, i could do custom bars, but ideally i want them basically where a clip on would go. And i reckon they would look shit, maybe.Plus prob more expence.

[Wattie]

why not get your shock shortened to the correct length?

the top triple will look silly with the bar mount there and no bars.

[Chitchats]

Hmm,shock shortened sounds costly?

And agreed bar mounts and no bars would look strange. Reckon could make an Ally plate to bolt down into lower bar mount to give top a clean finish.

Dunno, spitballing it around.

[potta9]

Have a look for helibars they will do the trick . They come in different sizes and heights. So you'd be able to make them work

[Wattie]

Shortening shocks is only a hard as getting the springs changed.

[Chitchats]

Fair enough, that i didnt know.

Now im thinking.hmmmmm

Thanks mate.