Yamaha FJ1200 bars fitted to my Sv650s-GIF pic before/after - SV650.org

13-01-12, 11:23 PM

I created a GIF so you can see the before and after shot in one. It shows how much higher and further back the FJ1200 clip-on bars are compared to the standard clip-on ones. Hope this helps someone who may be thinking of doing the same. They're 1 1/2" higher as i measured before i changed them but didn't measure the distance back, i'd estimate it to be about 2" closer to the rider. Doesn't touch the tank on lock-to-lock either. Bit of work to fit, took half hr to machine clearance on them at work, and an evening to fit, alot of faffing around re-routing wiring, getting enough clearance to angle the levers downward and just enough length on the standard front brake hose to get away with it. But it can be done!

DarrenSV650S · 13-01-12, 11:46 PM

You're gonna break that door if you keep slamming it like that.

Looks like a good mod. Have you been for a test ride yet? Should be a bit cumfier now

13-01-12, 11:55 PM

I have, but the roads had been gritted and cars were icing up as it was about 9pm and below zero degrees so i wasn't really thinking about the bars too much, tho it was def more comfortable, no more stretching forward and my head was now just above the deflected/dirty wind the standard screen produces and it was so much quieter at 60/70mph! That was something of a bonus! I'm off out on it tomorrow, will update properly then, try out some twisties too

DarrenSV650S · 14-01-12, 12:00 AM

Yeh the smooth air is a real bonus. No more wind buffeting your head about. That's one of the reasons I changed to naked. You'll need to upgrade to full bars soon

14-01-12, 12:03 AM

Ah i'm sure i'll resist

, i had a 1200 Bandit(non-faired aka naked) before this and the wind hitting you at 80 was nuts, even with a mini givi fairing on. Traded that bike in for this!

p.s. i calmed down the GIF a little, it was kinda trippy at that speed!

14-01-12, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S

You're gonna break that door if you keep slamming it like that.

It's not him, it's the poltergeist.

14-01-12, 05:35 PM

All good news on the bars.

Not a bad mod for 40quid and a few hours fettling!

maviczap · 14-01-12, 06:02 PM

Good I'm glad they worked, £40 bargain

embee · 14-01-12, 10:31 PM

A couple of inches can make all the difference.

13-01-12, 11:23 PM	#1
Urbanfireblade Guest Posts: n/a	Yamaha FJ1200 bars fitted to my Sv650s-GIF pic before/after I created a GIF so you can see the before and after shot in one. It shows how much higher and further back the FJ1200 clip-on bars are compared to the standard clip-on ones. Hope this helps someone who may be thinking of doing the same. They're 1 1/2" higher as i measured before i changed them but didn't measure the distance back, i'd estimate it to be about 2" closer to the rider. Doesn't touch the tank on lock-to-lock either. Bit of work to fit, took half hr to machine clearance on them at work, and an evening to fit, alot of faffing around re-routing wiring, getting enough clearance to angle the levers downward and just enough length on the standard front brake hose to get away with it. But it can be done! Last edited by Urbanfireblade; 14-01-12 at 12:00 AM.

13-01-12, 11:46 PM	#2
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Yamaha FJ1200 bars fitted to my Sv650s-GIF pic before/after You're gonna break that door if you keep slamming it like that. Looks like a good mod. Have you been for a test ride yet? Should be a bit cumfier now

13-01-12, 11:55 PM	#3
Urbanfireblade Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Yamaha FJ1200 bars fitted to my Sv650s-GIF pic before/after I have, but the roads had been gritted and cars were icing up as it was about 9pm and below zero degrees so i wasn't really thinking about the bars too much, tho it was def more comfortable, no more stretching forward and my head was now just above the deflected/dirty wind the standard screen produces and it was so much quieter at 60/70mph! That was something of a bonus! I'm off out on it tomorrow, will update properly then, try out some twisties too

14-01-12, 12:00 AM	#4
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Yamaha FJ1200 bars fitted to my Sv650s-GIF pic before/after Yeh the smooth air is a real bonus. No more wind buffeting your head about. That's one of the reasons I changed to naked. You'll need to upgrade to full bars soon

14-01-12, 12:03 AM	#5
Urbanfireblade Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Yamaha FJ1200 bars fitted to my Sv650s-GIF pic before/after Ah i'm sure i'll resist , i had a 1200 Bandit(non-faired aka naked) before this and the wind hitting you at 80 was nuts, even with a mini givi fairing on. Traded that bike in for this! p.s. i calmed down the GIF a little, it was kinda trippy at that speed! Last edited by Urbanfireblade; 14-01-12 at 12:04 AM.

14-01-12, 05:35 PM	#7
Urbanfireblade Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Yamaha FJ1200 bars fitted to my Sv650s-GIF pic before/after All good news on the bars. Not a bad mod for 40quid and a few hours fettling!

14-01-12, 06:02 PM	#8
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Yamaha FJ1200 bars fitted to my Sv650s-GIF pic before/after Good I'm glad they worked, £40 bargain __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

14-01-12, 10:31 PM	#9
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,804	Re: Yamaha FJ1200 bars fitted to my Sv650s-GIF pic before/after A couple of inches can make all the difference. __________________ "Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"

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