1999 sv650 handle bars raising - SV650.org

28-04-15, 09:04 AM

Hi
I love the 1999sv650 but the riding position does not suit my back. I have seen some bike where the bars have been raised so you have a more upright position. To do this is way beyond me , does anyone know someone or a garage in the Northants / Beds area that could do this for a reasonable price. Thanks

maviczap · 28-04-15, 09:42 AM

What kind of conversion are you talking about, top yoke & normal handlebar or higher clip ons

28-04-15, 09:49 AM

Hi
To be honest - I don't really mind what type - I just want a more upright riding position and don't want to have to get a different bike

maviczap · 28-04-15, 10:08 AM

Well here's what our old friend Matt Yokes produces, great quality, if a little slow on delivery & poor customer service

http://www.topyokes.com/

I've got Gilles Variobars on my SV, as I've got a GSXR front end. Not cheap, but plenty (too much!) of adjustability and keeps the look of my SV.

There's other fixed height clip ons

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Woodcraft-...item3f4890dd4f

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/41mm-Clip-...item2c9859b04f

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Woodcraft-...item3f488ff056

The higher you go, the more problems you have with fairing clearance on the S model.

28-04-15, 10:15 AM

Thanks for your reply
I see there are a few options , but my main problem is getting them fitted as I an useless with mechanics etc
, would not want to spend loads as bike is only worth around 1k and only use occasionally.

maviczap · 28-04-15, 10:36 AM

Either option should be too hard for any shop to do, probably the Matt Yokes option is easier, as its designed for the SV.

Trev B · 28-04-15, 11:17 AM

This is mine with Matts convertion on,I know it's a pointy but can't be much difference!!!

maviczap · 28-04-15, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trev B

This is mine with Matts convertion on,I know it's a pointy but can't be much difference!!!

Pointies have much more clearance than the curvy

Trev B · 28-04-15, 03:29 PM

I had the standard risers and Renthal lows they do taller risers and higher bars,don't know if that makes any difference!!!

maviczap · 28-04-15, 04:27 PM

Don't think so, there just less clearance between the fairing & screen on the curvy

28-04-15, 09:04 AM	#1
jon-northampton Guest Posts: n/a	1999 sv650 handle bars raising Hi I love the 1999sv650 but the riding position does not suit my back. I have seen some bike where the bars have been raised so you have a more upright position. To do this is way beyond me , does anyone know someone or a garage in the Northants / Beds area that could do this for a reasonable price. Thanks

28-04-15, 09:42 AM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: 1999 sv650 handle bars raising What kind of conversion are you talking about, top yoke & normal handlebar or higher clip ons __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

28-04-15, 09:49 AM	#3
jon-northampton Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1999 sv650 handle bars raising Hi To be honest - I don't really mind what type - I just want a more upright riding position and don't want to have to get a different bike

28-04-15, 10:08 AM	#4
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: 1999 sv650 handle bars raising Well here's what our old friend Matt Yokes produces, great quality, if a little slow on delivery & poor customer service http://www.topyokes.com/ I've got Gilles Variobars on my SV, as I've got a GSXR front end. Not cheap, but plenty (too much!) of adjustability and keeps the look of my SV. There's other fixed height clip ons http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Woodcraft-...item3f4890dd4f http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/41mm-Clip-...item2c9859b04f http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Woodcraft-...item3f488ff056 The higher you go, the more problems you have with fairing clearance on the S model. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius Last edited by maviczap; 28-04-15 at 10:10 AM.

28-04-15, 10:15 AM	#5
jon-northampton Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 1999 sv650 handle bars raising Thanks for your reply I see there are a few options , but my main problem is getting them fitted as I an useless with mechanics etc , would not want to spend loads as bike is only worth around 1k and only use occasionally.

28-04-15, 10:36 AM	#6
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: 1999 sv650 handle bars raising Either option should be too hard for any shop to do, probably the Matt Yokes option is easier, as its designed for the SV. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

28-04-15, 11:17 AM	#7
Trev B Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 283	Re: 1999 sv650 handle bars raising This is mine with Matts convertion on,I know it's a pointy but can't be much difference!!! __________________ Somewhere up north,Never regret something that once made you smile!!! Last edited by Trev B; 16-11-15 at 10:52 PM.

28-04-15, 03:29 PM	#9
Trev B Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 283	Re: 1999 sv650 handle bars raising I had the standard risers and Renthal lows they do taller risers and higher bars,don't know if that makes any difference!!! __________________ Somewhere up north,Never regret something that once made you smile!!!

28-04-15, 04:27 PM	#10
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: 1999 sv650 handle bars raising Don't think so, there just less clearance between the fairing & screen on the curvy __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

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