- Feb 15, 2015
In the interest of promoting this site over the old one, I'm transferring some info from a thread on the old forum since it will benefit others and the topic was raised on my ride page.
First up, original handlebars. Mirrors are fit to adapters which replace the bar ends.
Second, for immediate comparison. The renthal ultra low bars. Mirrors are now fit on the end of the handlebar since I've positioned everything where I want it.
Thirdly, some side by side shots of the handlebars with tape measure for size reference.
Fiddly to fit. If you do, you need to drill them out with a 5.5mm drill bit for the locating pins on the throttle clamp and clutch clamp. Allow 3 hours +- half an hour depending on experience. As you can see the renthal are lower and have slightly more rake. Personally I found it a great improvement, particularly since all peripherals are where I want them but also aesthetically. Full lock has not been hindered at all and it does not touch the tank with the increased rake.
The cables can be easily managed with some thin cable ties so all looks neat, I may take some photos and add them here for benefit of others to see. The pipe coming from the brake reservoir is the main driving factor behind the angle of the handlebars since you need this to be level to display the level correctly.
I've since moved the mirrors back above the grips because they stick far out making filtering more awkward, old pics too the bikes had a lot done since those.
First up, original handlebars. Mirrors are fit to adapters which replace the bar ends.
Second, for immediate comparison. The renthal ultra low bars. Mirrors are now fit on the end of the handlebar since I've positioned everything where I want it.
Thirdly, some side by side shots of the handlebars with tape measure for size reference.
Fiddly to fit. If you do, you need to drill them out with a 5.5mm drill bit for the locating pins on the throttle clamp and clutch clamp. Allow 3 hours +- half an hour depending on experience. As you can see the renthal are lower and have slightly more rake. Personally I found it a great improvement, particularly since all peripherals are where I want them but also aesthetically. Full lock has not been hindered at all and it does not touch the tank with the increased rake.
The cables can be easily managed with some thin cable ties so all looks neat, I may take some photos and add them here for benefit of others to see. The pipe coming from the brake reservoir is the main driving factor behind the angle of the handlebars since you need this to be level to display the level correctly.
I've since moved the mirrors back above the grips because they stick far out making filtering more awkward, old pics too the bikes had a lot done since those.
