Inverting naked's handlebar possible/done?

I was asked by a friend if you could invert the naked's handlebars to lower them on the curvy. Has anyone ever done this? I know Tuono riders do this and that's where my friend got the idea from but I'm not sure if the ergonomics would be right or if they'll clear the tank.

[yorkie_chris]

Try it, costs nowt. I know mine has a fair bit of adjustment there that can change the position of the bars, but not sure whether it would work all the way inverted.

Maybe a set of clubman style bars would be a better option?

I think he wants to test it out before buying anything. He rode my bike with clipons but thought it too extreem. He wants something in the middle. Just thought I'd check it out here for him and save him the greef if it's not do-able.

DRAG bar renthals give best compromise between clip ons and the stock naked bars.

It's possible to try, but I know on the naked pointy at least the controls have a little plastic tab on them that goes into a hole in the bars so they are positioned in the right place. When I fit the renthals to mine I simply filed it away, so you could do that.

Personally I reckon they'll bang the tank, and even if they don't they'll probably be more extreme than clip ons, but without looking who knows?

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by Bear

on the naked pointy at least the controls have a little plastic tab on them that goes into a hole in the bars so they are positioned in the right place. When I fit the renthals to mine I simply filed it away, so you could do that.

Curvy's the same, just file the tab off.

Originally Posted by Bear

It's possible to try, but I know on the naked pointy at least the controls have a little plastic tab on them that goes into a hole in the bars so they are positioned in the right place. When I fit the renthals to mine I simply filed it away, so you could do that.

Personally I reckon they'll bang the tank, and even if they don't they'll probably be more extreme than clip ons, but without looking who knows?

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Curvy's the same, just file the tab off.

Don't file the tab off, drill the bars you muppets.

[yorkie_chris]

I filed it off before I crashed it (and fitted the renthals to replace the knackered OEM ones) prefered the indicator switch a tad lower than standard due to my thumb being a bit sore as I broke it a while back.

Never hda a problem with the switchgear rotating accidentaly either.

I'd drill the bars as well!

Buy some Raask Jota bars.

http://www.motorcycle-parts.com.au/Laverda_Bars.jpg

My ex has them on her naked SV650 K3 and loves them. They're multi-adjustable.





She has hers set quite low, but they can be raised and pulled back towards the rider.

M+P sell them for £60