Can i do a handlebar conversion with what ive got? - SV650.org

LewSpeight · 07-08-15, 09:49 PM

I'm on a semi faired / bikini model early 07 SV and have the handlebars and forks off my old NAKED 06.

Could i swap over the yokes, lower fork crown, and put my bars on, connect all the switch gear and clutch/throttle cables and away we go? Or do i really NEED to buy longer brake lines and cables?

and if i gotta buy new cables, will they all still plug into the switch gear and throttle assembly things?

Thanks, sorry if i sound simple.. just gotta make this bike comfier!

Bibio · 07-08-15, 09:51 PM

you dont need new switchgear cables you just need to remove the connectors from the securing bar in front of the airbox. yes you need new brake lines.

LewSpeight · 07-08-15, 09:58 PM

New brake lines and im good to go!?

Will i need to buy new grips? (obviously never done this before)

maviczap · 08-08-15, 07:56 AM

Grips, carefully slide a thin screwdriver in between the grip and squirt some WD40 or similar and wiggle the screwdriver so that the wd40 gets everywhere, the grip should slide off easily.

clean it up and dry it.

to reattach spray hairspray inside the grip and slide it onto the bar. The hairspray will stick it to the bar nicely.

do the same for the throttle side

07-08-15, 09:49 PM	#1
LewSpeight Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halifax, UK Posts: 1,167	Can i do a handlebar conversion with what ive got? I'm on a semi faired / bikini model early 07 SV and have the handlebars and forks off my old NAKED 06. Could i swap over the yokes, lower fork crown, and put my bars on, connect all the switch gear and clutch/throttle cables and away we go? Or do i really NEED to buy longer brake lines and cables? and if i gotta buy new cables, will they all still plug into the switch gear and throttle assembly things? Thanks, sorry if i sound simple.. just gotta make this bike comfier! __________________ BREAKING MY SV - CLICKY CLICKY You laugh at me because i am different.. ....................................I laugh harder because you are all the same.

07-08-15, 09:51 PM	#2
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: Can i do a handlebar conversion with what ive got? you dont need new switchgear cables you just need to remove the connectors from the securing bar in front of the airbox. yes you need new brake lines.

07-08-15, 09:58 PM	#3
LewSpeight Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halifax, UK Posts: 1,167	Re: Can i do a handlebar conversion with what ive got? New brake lines and im good to go!? Will i need to buy new grips? (obviously never done this before) __________________ BREAKING MY SV - CLICKY CLICKY You laugh at me because i am different.. ....................................I laugh harder because you are all the same.

08-08-15, 07:56 AM	#4
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: Can i do a handlebar conversion with what ive got? Grips, carefully slide a thin screwdriver in between the grip and squirt some WD40 or similar and wiggle the screwdriver so that the wd40 gets everywhere, the grip should slide off easily. clean it up and dry it. to reattach spray hairspray inside the grip and slide it onto the bar. The hairspray will stick it to the bar nicely. do the same for the throttle side __________________ 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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