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davegee59 26-06-10 06:31 PM

Bar raiser for Curvy?
 
first of all hiya everyone this is my first post,this site is mint this isnt by any means my first bike but its my first nippy v twin,i'm back after 6 years and my hands are killing me,as ive got a touch of white finger,so i'm wondering if i can get my bars lifted a wee bit,its a 1999 SV650 S thanks in advance for any help or advise
atb
dave

Razor 26-06-10 07:13 PM

Re: bar raiser
 
the cheapest way is to get your weight off the bars, i found stompgrip pads meant i could grip the tank more with the knees and not put so much on the bars...

there's also heli bars but they're expensive

or fitting a naked top yoke with flat bars, this is what i eventually did, but it's dependant on getting a top yoke for a good price HTH

davegee59 26-06-10 09:36 PM

Re: bar raiser
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Razor (Post 2305590)
the cheapest way is to get your weight off the bars, i found stompgrip pads meant i could grip the tank more with the knees and not put so much on the bars...

there's also heli bars but they're expensive

or fitting a naked top yoke with flat bars, this is what i eventually did, but it's dependant on getting a top yoke for a good price HTH

thanks for that razor i think i'll go for the top yoke and bars that sounds the easiest way round it,
atb
dave

smidian 04-07-10 09:45 PM

Re: Bar raiser for Curvy?
 
I converted my K2 to take renthal bars. I purchased some handlebar mounts from ebay for £15. I then drilled holes in the top yoke so as to fit the mounts. I then had to change the clutch cable for a longer one.I used one from an R6 and soldered a new nipple on to the end. I then had to replace the brake hose for a longer one.I had to cut some of the screen with a dremel tool as the new bars were hitting it. I am happy with the end result and dont get wrist or neck ache anymore. I decided not to change the top yoke as I understand that the Leg mount holes do not quite line up with the bottom yoke. I think they are about 1mm out of line. Best to check before you change the top yoke. Hope this helps a little.
Ian


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