Removing the OEM R1 Clipons

This isn't going to be a detailed tutorial, you'll need to support the front end of the bike, which means a specialist stand. If you have one, chances are you've done work like this before.



1. Support the rear of the bike on a paddock stand, support the front on a steering stem paddock stand.

2. Remove the clutch-side grip. Here's a tip for dealing with the OEM grip glue:

Use a wire coat hanger, bend it like this

Trim one end like this

Keeping the long edge of the sharp tip against the bar, insert it between the grip and bar.

Don't worry if you can get it all the way in, just use the crank handle and wind it around.

It might take a couple of laps, but eventually you'll have split the glue and can slide the grip off.

3. Loosen everything off; clipons, brake/clutch levers, brake reservoir, etc.

4. Loosen fork clamps; bottom first, steering damper mount required loosening also, then the top ones.

5. Drag the forks down far enough to remove clipons.

6. Slide the clipons out of the switch gear.



Now you're ready to install the new clipons.