Removing the spacer on the clip ons

[Hedly]

So I've had my SC 1000s for a few weeks now and I have to say the end of every ride leaves me wanting more. I'm getting used to the aggressive riding position but have to admit, the bars being just a "bit" higher and not as long a reach would make the fit so much better. I'm going remove the spacers to raise the clip ons and from what I can tell, this will require the bars to be pulled back a bit to avoid hitting the faring. I'm also concerned with the adjustment required to keep the bars from hitting the tank, the end result being less turning radius.

Will this change make enough of a difference to improve the comfort or is the effort a waste of time.

Thanks....

Hedly

[Greg_S]

Originally Posted by Hedly

So I've had my SC 1000s for a few weeks now and I have to say the end of every ride leaves me wanting more. I'm getting used to the aggressive riding position but have to admit, the bars being just a "bit" higher and not as long a reach would make the fit so much better. I'm going remove the spacers to raise the clip ons and from what I can tell, this will require the bars to be pulled back a bit to avoid hitting the faring. I'm also concerned with the adjustment required to keep the bars from hitting the tank, the end result being less turning radius.

Will this change make enough of a difference to improve the comfort or is the effort a waste of time.

Thanks....

Hedly

yes

[mooner]

What he said. I left the roll pins in place after removing the spacers, to help correctly position the clip-ons.

[jcsport]

With the roll pins left in the stock bars will still be in a very "flat" position and still have a long reach. I pulled the roll pins too to bring them back a tad but then ended up tossing them altogether and installed SC Risers - luxury

[JASON_ALT]

The decreased turning radius is a non issue and tight u-turn maneuvers are not a problem.

When adjusting the steering stops so the bars clear the tank, also leave some room for your thumb between the grip and the tank at full lock. But don't reduce the steering radius too much or you won't be able to turn the key to the lock position when parked.

[DADDA]

I removed the pins and raised the bars to the top within 2 hours of owning the bike! It makes a big difference. The bars have to come in a bit so they don't hit the front of the fairing at full lock, and you then have to adjust the steering stops to ensure they don't hit the tank.
When adjusting the steering stops - wear your normal riding gloves when checking for clearance to ensure your thumb doesn't get squashed. I learned this the hard way....
The loss of steering lock is minimal, not really an issue except when moving the bike around in the garage.
The difference in comfort is massive!

[Hedly]

Originally Posted by DADDA

I removed the pins and raised the bars to the top within 2 hours of owning the bike! It makes a big difference. The bars have to come in a bit so they don't hit the front of the fairing at full lock, and you then have to adjust the steering stops to ensure they don't hit the tank.
When adjusting the steering stops - wear your normal riding gloves when checking for clearance to ensure your thumb doesn't get squashed. I learned this the hard way....
The loss of steering lock is minimal, not really an issue except when moving the bike around in the garage.
The difference in comfort is massive!

Exactly the end result I'm looking for however, after a visit to my local Ducati dealer(s) both suggested this modification was "unsafe" based on the function of the spacers are to keep the clip ons in place and prevent them from rotating "should something happen". Allan bolt coming loose ? I dunno...From what I'm reading a number of SC 1000s owners have done this. Anyone had a bad experience or is the dealer just being overly cautious ?

Thanks,

Hedly

[Monstyr]

Your dealer is a condescending prat.
Go and ask him if any of the superbikes have these fitted? Its a vertical spacer, the clamp bolts hold the clip ons in place,both vertically and rotationally,if 'anything' happened that was enough to shift them then the spacers would probably ping out and hit you in the eye,but then,that would be the least of your worries in that case.

[jcsport]

Originally Posted by Hedly

Exactly the end result I'm looking for however, after a visit to my local Ducati dealer(s) both suggested this modification was "unsafe" based on the function of the spacers are to keep the clip ons in place and prevent them from rotating "should something happen". Allan bolt coming loose ? I dunno...From what I'm reading a number of SC 1000s owners have done this. Anyone had a bad experience or is the dealer just being overly cautious ?

Thanks,

Hedly

Your dealer is talking shite, it was my dealer that actually removed my spacers before i even rode the bike out of the shop. I took out the roll pins myself about 2 weeks later. So long as you follow torque specifications there is no way that clip-ons will move.

[JASON_ALT]

12k and mine haven't budged.

You could always double check the bolts at each oil change or apply some blue loctite and forget about it altogether.