Switching the handlebars

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Jyn

Discussion Starter · Jun 7, 2007

This is going to be my first step with this bike.

The most I've done is change the oil on my Kawi ZX-12R, so I'm not too sure how to switch the bars & the components.

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You gotcha basic hand tools, crescent wrench, hammer, sawzall?

Before you tear anything apart; I'm thinking the stock bars on your bike have what like a 6" rise? Your cables are going to be way too long. So find a shop that will shorten them for you when you get that far. It probably won't be your local dealership, look for a little shop that actually fixes stuff. Be thinking about how you're going to re-route the brake line from the master cylinder to the junction block, or if you're gonna have to get a shorter one.

Sure you want clubmans? They're gonna bash in the side of your tank and cause some on this board to question your sexual orientation. I've got clubmans on my bike, but I'm real secure. Seriously you might be happier with drag bars or some "superbike" bars.

There's more, but I'm tired of typing. Figure out who's gonna shorten your cables then get back to us.

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KeninIowa

· #8 · Jun 7, 2007

You should be able to swap them yourself, if not it'd be a good place to call off the project. Just realize it ain't no 20 minute deal proper cable routing and control setup is pretty important to the safety and ridability of your bike.

An electrician may be able to shorten your cables. The ends are soldered on, although I've never seen anybody reuse the old ones. The outer sheath will need shortened, normally the metal piece on the end is replaced. You may be able to use your cables as is but don't count on it.

Getcha some good screwdrivers and/or an impact driver to take the switches loose. If they haven't been off for awhile(or never) it's easy to wreck the phillips headed bolts.

04 KDX 200
05 KX 250f- SOLD!
01 GSXR 750
75 GT 550
68 Chevelle
Wanted: 86 FZ600 w/OEM paint

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KeninIowa

· #18 · Jun 7, 2007

We don't know how tall you are or how long your arms are. Sit on the bike and try to imagine where you'd like the bars to end up. Then look at the measurements of the different bars and find the one that best suits you. I think I had GP Touring on my 750.

I wish my clubmans had an inch or so less end drop after I've ridden it awhile. That's one good reason to get adjustables.

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KeninIowa

· #22 · Jun 8, 2007

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some get a drag queen in a gay bar. in the city there's one called "clubmans".
parks

Or you could do that, short-term might be easier

IDK ask Geeto, are K footpegs mounted like an F or to the frame like a C? Are stock F pegs any farther back? Euro/Sport Control pegs fit a K?

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