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sabestian 29-04-06 10:00 PM

Renthals - love them!!!
 
I don't want to write obvious things, but I have to share my new experience with somebody (you know this filing, don't you...) :lol:
Just fitted renthals (streetfighter style) today on my curvy naked.
I could not believe the difference it made! Bike steers far quicker, is more flickable, far more stable on straight, huge improvement in stability in bends... Can actively countersteer with full feel at last.
Not to mention that the bike seems to be roomier and more comfortable (wrist and back-wise).
It just unbelievable, what difference can some different bend piece of metal can make!

It is the most recommended mod to the bike. Most bang for the buck (quid?) I've ever spent on my baby. Completely transformed.

PS did not check it on motorway though, I may be flapping like a sail :D

madmal 29-04-06 10:28 PM

sabestian, did the same on mine (i suffer with a bad back and wondered if i was doing the right thing). totally agree with you though, surprisingly fandubbytastic :D

Razor 29-04-06 11:57 PM

I'd love to fit renthals to my S model. I've had them on a few previous bikes and they're the dogs danglies.

sabestian 30-04-06 08:31 AM

I used to think my riding technique was kinda wrong. Strangely on this bike only :? But after fitting Renthals I am way more confident on the road. Most of errors I used to make and couldn't get rid of are gone now! HIGHLY recommended!

ben650 30-04-06 12:40 PM

fit them to my pointy, and loving every seconed 8)

Skip 30-04-06 01:04 PM

Re: Renthals - love them!!!
 
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Originally Posted by sabestian
Just fitted renthals (streetfighter style) today on my curvy naked.

Sounds good! Which ones did you go for? Lows, Ultralows or whatever it is they come in!

sv650nutter149 30-04-06 01:18 PM

totally agree i can wheelie much better with renthals on now!!!! only on private roads of course!!! lol

sabestian 30-04-06 03:16 PM

Re: Renthals - love them!!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip
Quote:

Originally Posted by sabestian
Just fitted renthals (streetfighter style) today on my curvy naked.

Sounds good! Which ones did you go for? Lows, Ultralows or whatever it is they come in!

http://www.bandcexpress.co.uk/cgi-bi...pl?cat=HB-ROAD

Streetfighter (braced)
Black 7/8" (22mm) Handlebar
789-02-BK

bends,dimentions:
http://streetfighters-usa.com/store/...ghter_bar.html


Streetfighter model is less bent (more like something between dragbar and ultralows), I reckon. Nice relaxed position of my body, brought me a bit to the front of the bike without bending my back forward. Seems to be perfect.[img][/img]http://upload3.postimage.org/203879/top_renthal.jpg

rictus01 30-04-06 03:54 PM

Still a little high for me, tried them before, an improvement, but not enough, I use superbike bars like this.


http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk...f/dragbars.jpg

just about right for feel and comfort, but if you want ultimate feel try straight bars, it twists you wrists out a bit more and feels like you're holding the front wheel spindle (not recommended for winter riding, bit to extreme), can,t do any great distance with them but great in the twistys :twisted:

Cheers Mark.


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