Converting the SV for touring... - Page 6

Particle Man · 02-27-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

heli bars?

that's going backwards.

I yanked the clip-ons off and put N risers and bars on along with SW Motech risers. They're pretty upright but I want just a little more.

Mr Lefty · 02-27-2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Already have longer cables and lines and a higher screen.

I'm still just a tad but too leaned over (I guess I have short arms) so I was wondering what bars would get me just a wee bit back more.

ahh I misunderstood what you were asking...

since you already have bars... what about the rox riser pivoting risers?

http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/ca...?subcat_id=268

Particle Man · 02-27-2011, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Lefty

ahh I misunderstood what you were asking...

since you already have bars... what about the rox riser pivoting risers?

http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/ca...?subcat_id=268

hmmm, that's interesting.

Wonder if I can use that in conjunction with the existing risers...

Cutty72 · 02-28-2011, 10:31 AM

Just throw some apes on it

dReWpY · 02-28-2011, 11:33 AM

check out different bends of bars, i have seen a few that look like they could fit your application

Particle Man · 03-06-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by drewpy

check out different bends of bars, i have seen a few that look like they could fit your application

That's what I think I'll do.

Particle Man · 06-08-2011, 03:03 PM

Well, I picked up some Bikemaster Daytona handlebars from Motorcycle Superstore (22 bucks). Since I already had the SVN bars and risers on the bike installation was pretty simple. Throttle cables were already longer than I needed before, as were the brake lines and clutch cables.

Hardest part was getting more slack from the wiring leading to the instrument pods on the bars. I ended up having to unplug the wiring and untangling it from the frame where Suzuki had wrapped it (wtf) and got another 5 inches of play or so from the wiring.

Old bars on top, Daytona bars on bottom:

There's just enough of a difference to make the ride a thousand times better. They're wider so I have to get used to the additional leverage (went around a curve on my test run and ground the pegs

). This should allow me to sit further back on the saddle.

Sweet.

ontwo · 06-08-2011, 05:01 PM

Nice. Gotta love the cheap Bikemasters. Great that they are affordable enough to try different setups

06-08-2011, 03:03 PM	#7
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Well, I picked up some Bikemaster Daytona handlebars from Motorcycle Superstore (22 bucks). Since I already had the SVN bars and risers on the bike installation was pretty simple. Throttle cables were already longer than I needed before, as were the brake lines and clutch cables. Hardest part was getting more slack from the wiring leading to the instrument pods on the bars. I ended up having to unplug the wiring and untangling it from the frame where Suzuki had wrapped it (wtf) and got another 5 inches of play or so from the wiring. Old bars on top, Daytona bars on bottom: There's just enough of a difference to make the ride a thousand times better. They're wider so I have to get used to the additional leverage (went around a curve on my test run and ground the pegs ). This should allow me to sit further back on the saddle. Sweet. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

06-08-2011, 05:01 PM	#8
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Nice. Gotta love the cheap Bikemasters. Great that they are affordable enough to try different setups __________________