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====What are "clip-ons"?====

Clipons are handlebars that clamp individually to each fork tube, rather than a single handlebar held by clamps.

Clipons are handlebars that clamp individually to each fork tube, rather than a single handlebar held by clamps. Racers and sport-bikers prefer them because they are stronger than tube handlebars, are easier to adjust for position, and place you lower and closer to the front wheel, putting more weight over the front for better road feel and lower wind resistance. Also, since you can just replace one side, clip-ons are cheaper if you crash a lot. (ahem)

Racers and sport-bikers prefer them because they are stronger than tube handlebars, are easier to adjust for position, and place you lower and closer to the front wheel, putting more weight over the front for better road feel and lower wind resistance. Also, since you can just replace one side, clip-ons are cheaper if you crash a lot. (ahem)

The EX250 has (soft, pot-metal that bend easily) bars that bolt into risers bolted to the top triple-clamp. For a better idea of what we're talking about, look at the parts microfiche for the EX250 on [http://buykawasaki.com/Default.asp? buykawasaki.com], then look at a bike with real clip-ons, like the ZX6-R.

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 ====What are "clip-ons"?====
-Clipons are handlebars that clamp individually to each fork tube, rather than a single handlebar held by clamps.
+Clipons are handlebars that clamp individually to each fork tube, rather than a single handlebar held by clamps. Racers and sport-bikers prefer them because they are stronger than tube handlebars, are easier to adjust for position, and place you lower and closer to the front wheel, putting more weight over the front for better road feel and lower wind resistance. Also, since you can just replace one side, clip-ons are cheaper if you crash a lot. (ahem)
-Racers and sport-bikers prefer them because they are stronger than tube handlebars, are easier to adjust for position, and place you lower and closer to the front wheel, putting more weight over the front for better road feel and lower wind resistance. Also, since you can just replace one side, clip-ons are cheaper if you crash a lot. (ahem)
 The EX250 has (soft, pot-metal that bend easily) bars that bolt into risers bolted to the top triple-clamp. For a better idea of what we're talking about, look at the parts microfiche for the EX250 on [http://buykawasaki.com/Default.asp? buykawasaki.com], then look at a bike with real clip-ons, like the ZX6-R.