[barfridge]

My goal is to take the scrambler more in a cafe racer direction, and the largest part of this involves removing the stock bars and fitting clip-ons.

I understand this is going to be a lot of work, so this is to help me plan, source parts and finally do the conversion.

From what I can see, what needs to be done is:
1. remove stock bars
2. relocate instruments, ideally centrally mounted. this requires a new mounting bracket
2a. relocate ignition barrel, to make room for instruments
3. modify or ideally replace top triple clamp
4. install clip-ons
4a. re-route wiring, brake lines and control cables
4b. modify or replace wiring/lines/cables if required for clearance and functionality

Am I missing anything?

Has anyone done this and can give me a head-start on sourcing parts.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Doc59]

Nothing is impossible of course but from a quick look at my bike I think you're giving yourself a bloody expensive project there. Firstly there isn't a lot of clearance at the top of the forks for the clipons to fit, as in behind the headlight shroud. Second: the right hand controls on the Scrambler a pretty wide/long, so you'd need either really wide clipons or change some of the controls to narrower items. Third: pretty sure you would need shorter throttle cable and brake hose at least, they are pretty long even with the standard bars.

On the bright side, if everything above is sorted I reckon they would clear the speedo so you wouldn't have to worry about relocating it and the ignition barrel unless you want to do that for looks too.

Have you thought about clubman style bars? Gives you that cafe racer look still but maybe a little easier.

 

[outofthebox]

mettize has a DIY kit available for the Scrambler for about € 3000.

 

[barfridge]

Nothing is impossible of course but from a quick look at my bike I think you're giving yourself a bloody expensive project there. Firstly there isn't a lot of clearance at the top of the forks for the clipons to fit, as in behind the headlight shroud. Second: the right hand controls on the Scrambler a pretty wide/long, so you'd need either really wide clipons or change some of the controls to narrower items. Third: pretty sure you would need shorter throttle cable and brake hose at least, they are pretty long even with the standard bars.

On the bright side, if everything above is sorted I reckon they would clear the speedo so you wouldn't have to worry about relocating it and the ignition barrel unless you want to do that for looks too.

Have you thought about clubman style bars? Gives you that cafe racer look still but maybe a little easier.

Yes, it is a big job, especially for somebody with my level of skill (ie. low).

I thought of the clip-on clearance issue, with the head of the bar section. This can be overcome by using an adjustable riser style clip on, that way all the bulk is out to the sides with only the mounting clamp around the fork leg.

Flat or clubman bars are an obvious easy solution, and my 'plan B' should this get too hard. But I would love to make something a little different and unique, finally make some of the ideas in my head a reality.

mettize has a DIY kit available for the Scrambler for about € 3000.

Crikey, that's a lot of Euros! (site is currently down, so I'll have to see what you actually get for your money later on).

 

[outofthebox]

site is currently down, so I'll have to see what you actually get for your money later on.

just checked. site seems to be accessible to me. posting the pics from the site:

 

[project]

Would it be at all possible or efficient to repurpose anything from the Monsters?

 

[YoBoody]

I'm adding a drag bar for a cafe look.

 

[DownAnda]

A nice option from Metisse but a lot of Euros!

 

[dukes]

I'm adding a drag bar for a cafe look.

Good choice. Cafe look is always a winning look, have yet to be disappointed with any of them that i've seen.

 

[injidup]

Yes, it is a big job, especially for somebody with my level of skill (ie. low).

Flat or clubman bars are an obvious easy solution, and my 'plan B' should this get too hard. But I would love to make something a little different and unique, finally make some of the ideas in my head a reality.

I'd go for plan 'B' first and see how you get on with the riding position. I put clip-ons on my DR650 and it wasn't much fun on the daily commute! Plus clearance with the tank will possibly be an issue.

I'm much happier with the old bars back on!

 

[barfridge]

Riding position won't be a problem. I came from a Kawasaki ZX-7R, which has a very long reach to the controls. But with the Scrambler you can't get too aggressive because there isn't very much tank to grip with your legs Rear sets would help with this, but I'll see how I go with a mild rise on some clip-ons first.

Tank clearance is surprisingly fine.

 

[RamblingPath]

But with the Scrambler you can't get too aggressive because there isn't very much tank to grip with your legs

Not the way this monkey is built . Rear sets, yes.

Spend alot of time on my rides trying to visualize where I want my hands and body position. Must look like a nut to people behind me at times.

Don't you wish you could test ride the final product before you start?

Should be a fun project

 

[Feli]

Instead of spending all this money and time, maybe you could also consider seeing if this handlebar / slip-on kit would work on the Scrambler?

It's designed for the Monster 696 but there's a good chance it would fit or could be adapted to the Scrambler. My mate has it on his 696 and it looks like clip-ons but retains some height and it's a beautifully designed and machined bar!



http://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=12-16

 

[DJKham]

Another inexpensive way to get the same riding position is to go with a clubman style bar. Not as clean but very inexpensive.

 

[DenverDuc]

If you're going to go through all that trouble, I'd replace the front fork while you're at it with something nicer and adjustable.

 

[AntiHero]

Can't wait to see pics of your bike when you finish. I put clip ons on a Scrambler, too, but it probably didn't take me quite long as it's going to take you to do it in real life.

 

[digit]

Hi, do you have pictures of the clip on bars yet? Could you share them and the specs. Also is it required to shift the instrument gauges around? Cheers!

 

[OTR]

Hi there!

You can find the Metisse clip-ons and some other parts for the Scrambler at Performanceparts | Online Shop. A german engeneering company who manufacture some of the parts you find at Metisse.
Afaik also a triple clamp/clip-on combo for the Scrambler will be avaiable soon.
Like the one used on the Monster: Performanceparts | Triple clamp set, Monster 696/796/1100 | CNC parts online
Really nice craftmanship!
CU