BMW 1200GS handlebar on SV650

[jon_valentine]

I have had my '02 SV650 for 2 years now and found the riding position uncomfortable.
I love the attitude of the R1200GS but it is too much bike for me.
I bought the handlebars though and the hand guards I have used on a few bikes now.
this is one of those projects if you knew how much work it would be you would never have started but as time and money are invested I continued.
the handlebars and high and wide compared to the stock bars and taper too from the ends to the middle.
I put 4 inch risers on first to change the bar size and further raise them.
I was happy to take the risk of over shooting and having the bars too wide and high rather than not high enough.
I had to extend the clutch cable and brake line.
the choke uses a custom part.
whole thing looks terrible but I love the riding position.
It is so comfortable and dominant on the road especially with the lights.
other road users just treat you better and notice you more.


I have put lights on these are cheapo eagle DRL off ebay
with a £2 LED dimmer\controller. I can make the lights flash tho I know this is not road legal.
They have proved pretty reliable.
I have attached them to the mirrors with B&Q exterior grab adhesive then covered this with 3M reflective tape
this looks hideous I admit but it is reflective.

the hand-guards from the BMW are brilliant.
you feel like terminator 2 just from adding them to the bike.
they never fail or cause trouble 20 mins with some cable ties and snips give years of protected hands.
I have put the lights on a relay to the back light after battery woes.
I extended the mirrors to bring them closer and higher they are great mirrors.

I hope you like my bike I love it.

I would do the handlebar raising differently next time.
the riser passes too much vibration up and must be a weak spot.
this is only noticeable through the mirrors which are extended.
It would have been wiser to get a different bar with more raise than the BMW ones which would have been simpler,sturdier,cheaper
and less downright weird looking.

any questions I will happily answer.

[maviczap]

If it keeps you riding your SV it must be good, must be the highest handlebar position I've seen on here.

Its all good.

[Bibio]

function over form.. i like it

[DarrenSV650S]

That looks horrific! lol

What is the bag on the riser for?

[Richie]

What's with the Advance retard lever ?

Possibly one of the most hideous things I've ever seen but if it means you enjoy riding it then that's what matters.

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[jon_valentine]

The advance retard lever is the choke lever I had to bodge it.
under the bag is keep the front electronics for the lights at the front ( I attach a picture) . And the control for the heated grips
I use those wago connectors they are cheap and reliable and flexible.