Brian, I really appreciate all the hard work you put into these videos! I have a 2023 R1 and you have taught me so much! Many thanks and much love to STG!
I have OCD when it comes to ensuring the clip ons are set perfect with no differences side to side. I’ve used soft tape measures, protractors, etc to measure and adjust. The easiest way I have found to ensure they’re even is simple. Once I believe I’m close with eyeing and a rough measurement, I turn the bars to full lock. I then measure the clearance between the closest grip and a point on the tank, side fairing or one of the gas tank lid bolts. Set that clip on. Turn bars and repeat on other side. Fastest way that I have found to ensure the angle of the clip ons are spot on. Can be fixed easily and quickly after a tip over or a crash. No protractor, multi measuring points or overpriced motionpro tool needed. I know how to do this but I enjoy and watch your videos anyways.
I have a super nice tool that slides over the fork tubes and uses alignment pins on both sides which I will use when I dial these in all the way. Like you this is something I will spend a lot of time on to make sure they are as even as possible. This video ran so long we had to leave a little out. - Van
wow I never knew the OEM clip on bar had those holes in the bar. I've never changed one out before. Glad to have the tools needed on hand already. thanks for the detail. ALSO i used a 27mm socket for the top triple clamp bolt
Van, can you do a video on alignment? I had a small crash, slipped out on a cold new tire..looking to replace my clipons which is why im here, however i did notice that my triple tree does not sit parallel to the front of the tank cover... I took it to a shop to get it looked at and they said the alignment was off a tiny bit and they adjusted it. When i got it back, it still doesn't sit parallel to the front of the tank... is this something an amateur can do themselves?
It is possible for the top triple clamp to come out of alignment with the lower during a crash. Assuming no parts are bent (typically not in a small crash) you can realign this as follows: 1) Remove the front forks 2) Loosen the steering stem nut so the top triple can rotate (only loosen enough so it can move) 3) Slide the front forks through the triples and torque the lower triple clamp once you have the fork height set on both sides 4) Torque the top triple clamp pinch bolts 5) Torque the steering stem nut 6) Loosen the top triple clamp pinch bolts on both sides then retorque them Reassemble everything and take the bike for a ride. If the front end is not straight you most likely have a bent fork or triple. - Van
Sorry we sold this bike a long time ago. Here is a link to all the videos we have for this model on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/2015-yamaha-yzf-r3-stg-project-bike/
If I was switching out my brake lines to non abs steel braided lines, would you install the aftermarket clip ons before or after the steel braided lines? Thanks
You can use them with either the OEM bars or an aftermarket set. Do what makes the most sense for you. The aftermarket do not change the bar position enough to impact the brake line fit. - Van
Due to the location of the top clamp pinch bolts the traditional riser clip ons are most likely a no go. That said Woodcraft offers a side mount riser set that MAY work. These would most likely require a new set of brake lines and a relocation of the brake reservoir. End of the day this would need to be a project you are committed to with the understanding some further modification may be required. Here is a link to those risers on our site: Woodcraft 75mm Rise Side Mount Adjustable Angle Clip-Ons www.sportbiketrackgear.com/woodcraft-75mm-rise-side-mount-adjustable-angle-clip-ons/ Woodcraft 35mm Rise Side Mount Adjustable Angle Clip On Riser Kit www.sportbiketrackgear.com/woodcraft-35mm-rise-side-mount-adjustable-angle-clip-on-riser-kit/
Hey Brian! Great video, very informative. I had to replace a handlebar (went with oem for a few reasons) due to a crash last year. Do you know if there's a reason why partzilla/other sites don't make mention of the smaller washer that sites in the triple tree indent? I had a small panic attack when reassembling, as the schematics & breakdowns never mention it. Luckily reinstalled everything right the first time but it's kind of odd where only the big thick washer under the nut is referenced. Mostly commenting in case any other DIYers come across it. would be a bad thing to misplace it as I didn't originally see a part number for it
We do not offer any OEM parts here so I am not super familiar with the system other sites use to catalog those parts. Sounds like there is an error in the listing. - Van
Are you talking about in the center of the triple? If so, I'm pretty sure that's there for the nut to sit and hold it to the steering shaft/column instead of having the nut twisting against the surface of the tree (like most other applications using a nut to hold stuff down - there to prevent it coming undone from vibrations) If you mean something else, well just ignore what I mentioned 😅
Hi Brian, planning to install riser-type clip ons on my R7. What do you think is the highest I can go until the bars start interfering with the windscreen?
I have not tried to install any on the R7 and do not think you would be able to raise them much without creating an issue. I am including a link to a guide Woodcraft has developed to help determine if they will fit below: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/product_images/product_pdf/Woodcraft-How-To-Measure-for-Riser-Clip-on.pdf
This bike does come with a slipper from the factory. We will be riding with it this weekend at Barber and have a Yoyodyne slipper to install at some point so we can compare the two. - Van
Part of the motivation for us to shoot these videos is to give riders a clear picture of what it will take to complete an install so they can decide if they have the ability to complete the install. - Van
Brian, I really appreciate all the hard work you put into these videos! I have a 2023 R1 and you have taught me so much! Many thanks and much love to STG!
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
I have OCD when it comes to ensuring the clip ons are set perfect with no differences side to side. I’ve used soft tape measures, protractors, etc to measure and adjust. The easiest way I have found to ensure they’re even is simple. Once I believe I’m close with eyeing and a rough measurement, I turn the bars to full lock. I then measure the clearance between the closest grip and a point on the tank, side fairing or one of the gas tank lid bolts. Set that clip on. Turn bars and repeat on other side. Fastest way that I have found to ensure the angle of the clip ons are spot on. Can be fixed easily and quickly after a tip over or a crash. No protractor, multi measuring points or overpriced motionpro tool needed. I know how to do this but I enjoy and watch your videos anyways.
I have a super nice tool that slides over the fork tubes and uses alignment pins on both sides which I will use when I dial these in all the way. Like you this is something I will spend a lot of time on to make sure they are as even as possible. This video ran so long we had to leave a little out. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear did you make it or purchase it? That sounds clutch....
wow I never knew the OEM clip on bar had those holes in the bar. I've never changed one out before. Glad to have the tools needed on hand already. thanks for the detail. ALSO i used a 27mm socket for the top triple clamp bolt
Thanks for watching and happy to hear this was helpful. - Van
Van, can you do a video on alignment? I had a small crash, slipped out on a cold new tire..looking to replace my clipons which is why im here, however i did notice that my triple tree does not sit parallel to the front of the tank cover... I took it to a shop to get it looked at and they said the alignment was off a tiny bit and they adjusted it. When i got it back, it still doesn't sit parallel to the front of the tank... is this something an amateur can do themselves?
It is possible for the top triple clamp to come out of alignment with the lower during a crash. Assuming no parts are bent (typically not in a small crash) you can realign this as follows:
1) Remove the front forks
2) Loosen the steering stem nut so the top triple can rotate (only loosen enough so it can move)
3) Slide the front forks through the triples and torque the lower triple clamp once you have the fork height set on both sides
4) Torque the top triple clamp pinch bolts
5) Torque the steering stem nut
6) Loosen the top triple clamp pinch bolts on both sides then retorque them
Reassemble everything and take the bike for a ride. If the front end is not straight you most likely have a bent fork or triple. - Van
Any updates? I have similar issue
Could you explain what bolts to take off to be able to remove the fairings in one piece like that
Sorry we sold this bike a long time ago. Here is a link to all the videos we have for this model on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/2015-yamaha-yzf-r3-stg-project-bike/
Do you have to remove the triple tree in order to take the clip on off or can you just replace the clip ons with the triple tree still attached?
You either have to pull the top triple or slide the forks out of the top triple when removing the OEM one piece clip ons. - Van
If I was switching out my brake lines to non abs steel braided lines, would you install the aftermarket clip ons before or after the steel braided lines? Thanks
You can use them with either the OEM bars or an aftermarket set. Do what makes the most sense for you. The aftermarket do not change the bar position enough to impact the brake line fit. - Van
I noticed that when taking of stem nut, there was only 1 washer, should there always be 2?
Whatever was there is what is supposed to be there. Most bikes I have serviced have only 1 washer. - Van
Are these clip ons a lot lower would you feel a difference?
Will you do anything about the clutch switch being unplugged now, or only be able to start the bike in neutral from now on?
I do not reinstall the clutch switch on any of the race bikes. We start them in neutral or make sure to have the clutch pulled in. - Van
Hi, do these lower handles and extend handles further out? Thanks
The bars will be a little lower, a little further forward and can be set wider than the OEM. IMO this is an improvement in the ergos for the R7. - Van
Can you recommend raised handle bars for R7 that fits without issues? 🤔
Due to the location of the top clamp pinch bolts the traditional riser clip ons are most likely a no go. That said Woodcraft offers a side mount riser set that MAY work. These would most likely require a new set of brake lines and a relocation of the brake reservoir. End of the day this would need to be a project you are committed to with the understanding some further modification may be required. Here is a link to those risers on our site:
Woodcraft 75mm Rise Side Mount Adjustable Angle Clip-Ons
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/woodcraft-75mm-rise-side-mount-adjustable-angle-clip-ons/
Woodcraft 35mm Rise Side Mount Adjustable Angle Clip On Riser Kit
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/woodcraft-35mm-rise-side-mount-adjustable-angle-clip-on-riser-kit/
@@sportbiketrackgear this is the exact answer I needed in order to decide should I go with it. You are awesome. Thanks 🙏
Hey Brian! Great video, very informative. I had to replace a handlebar (went with oem for a few reasons) due to a crash last year.
Do you know if there's a reason why partzilla/other sites don't make mention of the smaller washer that sites in the triple tree indent? I had a small panic attack when reassembling, as the schematics & breakdowns never mention it. Luckily reinstalled everything right the first time but it's kind of odd where only the big thick washer under the nut is referenced.
Mostly commenting in case any other DIYers come across it. would be a bad thing to misplace it as I didn't originally see a part number for it
We do not offer any OEM parts here so I am not super familiar with the system other sites use to catalog those parts. Sounds like there is an error in the listing. - Van
Are you talking about in the center of the triple? If so, I'm pretty sure that's there for the nut to sit and hold it to the steering shaft/column instead of having the nut twisting against the surface of the tree (like most other applications using a nut to hold stuff down - there to prevent it coming undone from vibrations)
If you mean something else, well just ignore what I mentioned 😅
Hi Brian, planning to install riser-type clip ons on my R7. What do you think is the highest I can go until the bars start interfering with the windscreen?
I have not tried to install any on the R7 and do not think you would be able to raise them much without creating an issue. I am including a link to a guide Woodcraft has developed to help determine if they will fit below:
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/product_images/product_pdf/Woodcraft-How-To-Measure-for-Riser-Clip-on.pdf
@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks man!
What kind of monitor is that (the gauge bezel)?
Everything including and related to the gauge is 100% OEM. - Van
Sir what is the clamp diameter of the stock handle bar?
Yamaha R3 15-18 is 41mm. - Van
Hi, can you pls make a video of Healtech AR assistant 🙏 thank you.
We will look into doing that. - Van
doesn't the bike comes already with their own slipper clutch? P.S. camera man is a bit shaky on this video. otherwise loving the series so far
This bike does come with a slipper from the factory. We will be riding with it this weekend at Barber and have a Yoyodyne slipper to install at some point so we can compare the two. - Van
This is way more involved than i thought...
Part of the motivation for us to shoot these videos is to give riders a clear picture of what it will take to complete an install so they can decide if they have the ability to complete the install. - Van
hey van I'm trying to order my clip ons. I need to know to what size (mm) clip ons were used in this video??
The 15-18 Yamaha R3 requires 41mm clip on cuffs. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear looking for my 22 R7
@@GopiR750mm