How to change clip-ons on Triumph Thruxton R

[@chandansamantaray16]

I am buying a thruxton this month with these lowered clip ons and the fairing kit. Plan to do the exact same thing on the bike. Your video was definitely useful. And the music was awesome. Thank you.

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

Brilliant, cheers! You're going to love the Thruxton, enjoy!

[@stratolestele7611]

Beautiful job buddy. To my eyes, it completely retains the 'look', and obviously and most importantly, the function. On another note, that paint! Wow, looks like you could dive into it it's so deep.

[@ing.eduardomunizrodriguez3554]

Great video, I have mine with the lower clipons but, for me is too low for every day ride, only good on track an twisties, going back to the upper clipons… I love the front fairing! Just a an observation, maybe it will be more easy if just remove the upper triple clamp! But your video help me decide to go with that fairing and upper ones. Thanks

[@joeb84]

I've had two Thruxtons now and I've lowered both bikes. Looks so much better lower but I've also lowered my gauges and headlamp. Great video 🤙🏼

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

I agree they do look better lowered, but my poor back...!!!😂

[@joeb84]

@@TheBoltHoleBiker Yep I know how you feel 🤣🤙🏼

[@bernardpiraux1411]

Thank you for your video, I have a TTR ( TFC) and ,as you said, only for small run because of the position and pain in the wrists. I will change for upper clip on, hope it will change comfort 🙂

[@Arabeon]

Thanks for the video, wanted to know I'd this worked after riding or did you have to switch them back to the lower ones. I through some of your videos and my be I missed it but I couldn't find an update on it.

[@nikiclaus8825]

Hi, you have the partnumber for the clip ons?

[@mr.joyrideworldwide6659]

Thank you for your experiment. Really useful

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

No worries, cheers for watching!

[@shaunaktotade3590]

Hello, I have a 2010 Thruxton. Stock, the bar is mounted on risers on the yoke. I have bought clipons off amazon that I want to try and install. Question is- Do the clipons get mounted directly onto the forks? Or should I add like a rubber/neoprene strip?

[@marwanabouljoud2411]

Great video and beautiful bike. Where did you get the risers from to install?

[@northernboy5427]

Wow! More involved than I thought, think you nailed it👍 just bought an RS with the std bars, I think they’re low enough for me👌

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

Nice one, the RS is a smart looking bike! Enjoy!

[@swissoetzi]

Good evening dear Triumph friend. I plan to get the same head fairing and therefore I would like to know, which in details clip ons you mounted in this last video. I hate to crush my back, therefore I would be glad to know this product. I will do it on my Thruxton 900 injection. Thanks dear friend, Ralph from Switzerland

[@gascortado]

Thanks for the video. I just did exactly what you showed on my 2022 thruxton RS. All worked except the cable that connect the throttle body to the head light is very tight when turning right. I’m not sure if the cable can be adjusted or if I need a new one somehow. The rest of the cables and lines are fine.

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

That's a bit weird, I didn't have that issue, it isn't just tied into a bunch of other cables with a cable tie somewhere difficult to see is it?

[@gustaaf22]

Hi, I have a 2022 Thruxton 1200 RS as well (with the 52 mm fork) I can't find the risers on the Internet. Where did you get yours? Thanks

[@jordan9977]

Where did you get these risers from buddy?? I've been trying to find something to raise bars a bit on this bike. Thanks

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

Hi fella, I got them when I bought the bike, but as far as I am aware they are a Triumph OEM part.

[@richardpearson4248]

Great video fantastic bike stay safe looking forward to next one 🇬🇧👍🏻

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

Thanks 👍

[@brice675]

Hello. What are the wires directly going out from the interior of the handlebar please ?

[@markwarner6115]

I believe those are for the heated grips..

[@DukeOfTwist]

G'day Mate, I subscribed from Australia last week because I liked your ownership view of the 790, as I'm buying one this week and funny enough I want to almost do the opposite of what you did to your thruxton to the duke. I've yet to fully convert from sports bikes to naked so I'm planning to put a clip on kit on the 790 so its a less upright riding position. lol

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

You're going to love the 790, they're awesome. I'll be interested to see what you think of it with clip ons on it. I haven't ridden the Thruxton yet since changing over, so they might get changed back yet! Cheers for subscribing by the way.

[@DukeOfTwist]

@@TheBoltHoleBiker Ive owned 3 R6's n had an RC390 which was heaps of fun just lacks that corner exit power that I expect the 790 will have bucket loads...

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

It sure will! Enjoy.

[@supercrazysane]

Just called Triumph about doing the same and they advise this will fail the MOT as full movement will hit the fairing - are these Triump clip-on's or something else and any issues with full range of motion or the MOT? Many Thanks

[@pepemanolo390]

Lie!! You can pass the MOT without problems and it turns the same. Greetings from spain..

[@richardwanamaker9080]

Great video with putting the stock clip-ons back on I have the exact same bike with the lower bars. I'm going to leave them on because it's mostly a garage Queen. I have a tiger for longer rides. Have a question do you know if it takes any special equipment to bleed the brakes on the Thruxton mine's three years old and I think it's time.

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

Hi, as far as I know nothing out of the ordinary required to bleed Thruxton brakes. I'll be honest, I haven't had to do mine yet either, but I'm not anticipating anything out of the usual.

[@richardwanamaker9080]

@@TheBoltHoleBiker thank you for the reply.

[@CorvusHyperion]

Be aware that to bleed the entire system you may need the workshop to plug in a tool as they need to cycle the ABS valves (Thruxton R). Bleeding the calipers doesn't require this but the whole system does to do it properly according to the workshop manual.

[@jt4105]

Nice video man. I just bought a thruxton rs and I m thinking of adding the hood. Now I cant decide if I want to use the lower clip ons. It's the riding position as aggressive as a supersport?

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

No, not too bad, it is still a decent riding position with the low clip on position, but not for longer rides for me, which I like to do. They're not too bad to swap over, so why not try both? I like the look of the rs by the way, but not ridden one yet.

[@jt4105]

@@TheBoltHoleBiker yah I m gonna try the low clip on first n then decide if I like it or not. Thanks for the help!

[@CorvusHyperion]

Nice video, I have the lower clip ons on my TTR and thinking of putting the cafe fairing on and the original clip-ons back on at the same time. I recall that I did notice a big drop in comfort going from the original to the lower bars so would imagine going back would be much more comfortable. I am worried about the look of the higher clip-ons with the fairing, however. I only do short trips but more comfort is never a bad thing! Do you think the higher bars are noticeable from the appearance point of view?

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

Not at all. I'm sure there are purists who would disagree, but to me it isn't noticeable visually at all.

[@srikanthkinjaram8524]

Hello there, thanks for posting this video. As you rightly said the bike is comfortable for an hour or so. It’s not comfortable for long hauls. Did the change of clip ons help? Where can I buy the clip ons. I have 2017 TTR and live in the US. Thanks a lot

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

Hi, yes, for me the higher clip ons have made a big difference, I could definitely do longer rides on it now - in fact I was on it for about 3 hours yesterday and it was completely comfortable. Apart from the usual eBay or Triumph dealers I wouldn't know where to get them from. The ones that I had I got from the guy that I bought the bike from, so I didn't have to try and source them from anywhere. They are the standard brackets that triumph supply the bikes with though, they're not an after market part. Definitely worth doing though if you can get some. Ride safe.

[@srikanthkinjaram8524]

Thanks a ton. I have the original one that I got with the bike. My dealer said they won’t fit them when I put the cafe racer kit. Worth mentioning it to them and show your video may be. Thanks a lot for your quick response. Appreciate it. Ride safe and will look out for more videos in the future.

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

That's interesting that Triumph won't do it. I know that they are all part and parcel of the cafe racer kit, but it doesn't cause any practical issues with the bike - they fit under the fairing etc. Worst case scenario, if they really dig their heels in and won't do it, it isn't that bad a job to do it yourself. The two biggest issues for me when I did it were supporting the front of the bike, but luckily I had a girder in the garage to strap it from, and threading the heated grip cables through the clip on brackets to get them off and the new ones on, but they did go, it was just tight! Other than that it was pretty easy. Anyway good luck with it, let me know how it goes.

[@srikanthkinjaram8524]

The Bolt Hole Biker thanks for the inspiration. My skills with the triumph are very basic. All I did so far was change it to black levers ( brake and clutch), fenders removal kit and the led rear lights. You make this loo easy but I am sure it’s tough. Also, I have to figure out a overhead bar in my garage to follow your process. I will keep you posted. Thanks

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

Good luck with it, I look forward to seeing how it turns out!

[@volt7cooltangs701]

Wow, looks so involved and difficult. How many hours did this take? Would take me a week. What a setup in your garage and all the tools. Very, very impressive. Can I ask where did you pick up your mechanical skills and prowess?

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

Hi Volt7, it wasn't too bad to be honest, just a bit fiddly around the heated grip cable. My mechanical skills are modest and just picked up from manuals, KZbin and trial and error🤣.

[@volt7cooltangs701]

n n n n nineteen. I’m exposed to hostile fire almost everyday and that’s just from the missus. Nice risers dude, got the same on mine.

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

You definitely have good taste in bikes and bits! Great minds think alike! Got a copyright strike for that song, but I'm leaving it in!

[@Xxswat27xX]

Hiya, did you find that the elevation from the clip ons helped? I'm curious about doing this on my 2008 Thruxton, but would love to know how much it helps before committing. Cheers, O

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

Hi Oliver, it helped big time, much, much easier on the wrists and back.

[@spottydog9999]

Have you got any paddock stands? what do i need to lift the front to take out the wheel…. i borrowed a stand before but the two pronged affair didnt fit very well.

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

I only have a rear paddock stand, but I am luck in that there is a steel girder in my garage right above where I work on my bikes, so I generally strap the front end of the bike to that with ratchet straps and lift the whole front end of the bike. Short of making some form of frame from timber etc. then you will have to get a paddock stand that fits your bike, or, depending on what bike it is, you might be able to use a platform bike lift that sits under the engine, dirt bike style.

[@spottydog9999]

@@TheBoltHoleBiker yes its a thruxton R, its a heavy lump of a bike to lift,

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

@@spottydog9999 definitely wouldn’t want it landing on you!

[@ashjain1008]

Will you upload a full video of you working on this. That might help some noobs like me

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

Hi Ash, I'll make videos of any work I do on either of the bikes, whether it is for maintenance, repairs, cosmetic, or anything else, so hopefully those will help! Enjoy your riding, stay safe!

[@thomaszemrus7367]

Where did you Buy these Risers from? Thank You

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

Hi, the guy that I bought the bike from already had them but hadn't fitted them, so I just just got them with the bike. I'd go directly to Triumph if I was looking to buy a pair though. I have seen after market versions for sale, but they don't look as good as the OEM ones in my opinion.

[@_Greasyzoku_]

Thanks, I actually want lower bar mounts for my standard

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

Looks good, but too gnarly on the wrists for me!

[@reneseuret6271]

Hi, where can I find online instructions of how to remove the fairing? I want to take mine to the original look. Thanks

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

Hi, there is actually a little bit involved with removing the fairing, as the headlight moves position and requires different brackets, but it is relatively straightforward. I don't have a video on it, as I have not removed mine, but here is a fairly comprehensive video of one being installed, so effectively the process will be the opposite of this. I hope this helps - good luck with it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqSVlJeEbK16jpY

[@andrewshortt5]

Rene are you interested in selling your fairing? I’m looking for a kit.

[@reneseuret6271]

@@andrewshortt5 Thanks for the offer, despite the fact that it's removed I'm keeping it.

[@stratolestele7611]

Man, to each their own, but the fairing makes it look even more old-school, plus you don't see them often. Here in Texas, I never seen one actually.

[@CaptainRevs]

Why not just take off the triple tree?? 😕

[@Siddharthchougulevlogs]

Hi , i want to buy this clip ons !

[@mattlyward1038]

How are you liking them now you've had time to get some miles in? More TTR vids please, enough of the KTM ;-)

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

Funnily enough I was starting to think that the channel was getting a bit KTM heavy! I think it is mostly because I have been doing the mods to it and during lockdown hardly got the chance to ride, but fear not, Camille will be featuring more regularly now we are allowed back out again! I am still very happy that I put the taller clip on brackets on, I think that if it had a more aggressive riding position I would be tempted to ride it less because of comfort. When I am out for a ride it is often all day, so comfort is a bit of an issue.

[@gowen1981]

@@TheBoltHoleBiker hi, I can't find your video detailing how it is now? I'm 4 years with lower clips on and now getting too old for it....1hr is my limit before wanting off

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

@@gowen1981 Well, I just did a four day tour in the rain up in Scotland on it recently (vid to follow) and it was fine, so definitely more comfortable for me with the taller clip ons. In my opinion it makes the bike all day comfortable without compromising the aesthetics too much - I bet most people wouldn't even notice there was a change in their position.

[@simonm2873]

Surely it's easier to remove the top yoke in order to replace the clip-ons? I don't think you need to remove the instrument panel, thought that would only be required if you are fitting the fairing. Having said that, great video thank you very helpful.

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

Hi Simon, I know, it seems bonkers, but there is actually less involved in dropping the forks than dismantling the area around the yoke to get it off. Once I had worked out that I could strap the bike to the rsj I have in the garage it was actually very easy dropping the forks. Cheers for watching!

[@mtburr]

@@TheBoltHoleBiker Hey I wanted to mention that there's no need to drop the forks OR detach the instrument cluster. I just completed swapping for a pair of Apex clip-on risers on my TTR, and I was able to slide the upper yoke/triple clamp off while the instruments were still attached to it. No problem, and no need to loosen the lower yoke or remove the ABS sensor (or calipers)! I just posted about this in the Triumph Forum and on the 1200 / 1200 R Facebook group.

[@Gramercy_Stiffs]

@@mtburr do you have a link to your instructional? I think I found the forum one but the images no longer load.

[@sjiekong]

You've been working ! :-)

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

Hi Pj, yes, tinkering! Couldn't help myself. I'll be back on the 90 day today as well, just had too much on over the last few days. I hope you're well.

[@jaybrown9370]

Couldn’t you just take the top yolk nut off and take them up from the top? I did that on many of my bikes.🤔

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

I looked into doing that, but there was more faff than just dropping the forks.

[@GoD_Quake]

Couldn’t you have just taken the top triple clamp off rather than dropping both fork tubes down. I think it would have been easier than having to undo the calipers and everything.

[@michaelmelwani7752]

That's what I would do.

[@caferacermonterrey20]

Great video....but i have to turn off the music......

[@jedblavla5206]

So hang on a minuet, just to change the clip ons you need to hang the bike from the yolk, undo everything on the shocks, and take off the fucking callipers? Are you serious?!? What a pain in the arse. Why the hell cant they just design it so you can just undo the clip ons on two separate points and just take it off the forks? Would make so much more sense -.-