| Author | Message | ||
     Ccryder |
I just finished installing a set of Converta bars. I was able to reposition the bars ~3" to the rear and ~1.25" higher. I had to get longer brake and clutch lines and lengthen the wire harness that goes to the front brake and to the clutch. I could go taller but the harness that goes to the clutch side switches is limiting more movement. I will add to this harness in the future but my back was giving out today.   I'll add the steps in the next few days, I'm too tired tonight. Neil S. (Message edited by ccryder on April 20, 2008) | ||
| Dr_greg |
I have Convertibars on my Aprilia Mille and like them a lot. | ||
| Ccryder |
Greg: How much difference could you get without adding new parts? I had to add longer brake and clutch lines and had to lengthen the wires for the clutch and front brake. As I mentioned above, to get the most out of the bars I would need to lengthen the harness for at least the clutch side control pod. On the brake side I was able to go further (1.5"-2" higher) without changes to the harness. Thanks Neil S. | ||
| Rubberdown |
The first 1125RS is born. Well done Neil! | ||
| Ccryder |
After 110 miles with the above set up I decided that: A) The bars were tipped down to far at the ends. B) The bars needed to be a little flatter front to rear. I could fix both of those issues real easy with these bars. The joint where the bars plug into the up rights is an eccentric. To accomplish what I wanted to change, all I had to do was loosen one bolt in each bar, remove the bar and eccentric and rotate the eccentric. This is what I ended up with after adjusting:  \image(Right view} This adjustment gave me support on the outboard portion of my palm instead off just at the web of my hand. Much more relaxed position. Another benefit of the Convertabars is I no loner have to crane my head back soooo faaar! I can easily look left or right and I'm not looking over my glasses. Tell me what you all think. Neil S. | ||
| Ccryder |
After 110 miles with the above set up I decided that: A) The bars were tipped down to far at the ends. B) The bars needed to be a little flatter front to rear. I could fix both of those issues real easy with these bars. The joint where the bars plug into the up rights is an eccentric. To accomplish what I wanted to change, all I had to do was loosen one bolt in each bar, remove the bar and eccentric and rotate the eccentric. This is what I ended up with after adjusting:     This adjustment gave me support on the outboard portion of my palm instead off just at the web of my hand. Much more relaxed position. Another benefit of the Convertabars is I no loner have to crane my head back soooo faaar! I can easily look left or right and I'm not looking over my glasses. Tell me what you all think. Neil S. | ||
| Zac4mac |
I like, Neil. Thanks for the views. Damn, I told my wife I was done modifying Loretta. I have a feeling I'm starting to tread on thin ice... Z | ||
| Ccryder |
Yep 55 miles this AM just confirmed that this is the setup for my reach challenged torso. It's something akin to what the Lightning setup is. A little bit radical, with more comfort and an easier view thrown in. I'll have to get the SO to take a pict with me in the riding position. Time2Work (darn) Neil S. | ||
| Nickcaro |
Neil, are those just bar end sliders or do they have some weight to them? | ||
| Ccryder |
They are the Throttlemeister heavy "cruise control". They work great at cruise control, vibration control and sliders (God forbid). Considering they are made of SS, they will be GREAT sliders. Usually the worst case in that event is to replace the bolt since it can be bent. A few months ago they came out with the powder coated ones and then the ball-milled ones like shown. Later Neil S. | ||
| Dr_greg |
How much difference could you get without adding new parts? I had to add longer brake and clutch lines and had to lengthen the wires for the clutch and front brake. As I mentioned above, to get the most out of the bars I would need to lengthen the harness for at least the clutch side control pod. On the brake side I was able to go further (1.5"-2" higher) without changes to the harness. I had new brake and clutch lines made up, but nothing electrical. I forget the exact numbers, but the difference was substantial enough to greatly improve comfort. I had no desire for more "offset". Probably similar to yours. | ||
| Ducxl |
The abomination!!!! Installing these apehangers on a sportbike. I like them CLOSER to the front axle | ||
| Ccryder |
Well you should have seen the "Ape-hangers" I had on my S2T (LOL), before I cut them down to a reasonable height. Greg: Feel free to mount anything on your 25r that you want. The rest of us will just sit back and snicker and enjoy a cold beverage or 3 ;+}. Oh yeah, I forgot, you don't have a 25r :+0! Well anytime you want to ride mine with the Ape-hangers, you can easily find where I live. Time2Work Neil S. | ||
| Ccryder |
Dr Greg: Without any wire/ line mods you probably could get 1" up and 1" back. You can get there by rerouting wires and throttle cables. The brake and clutch line being longer and having different fittings on the top end 12deg kick versus ~30deg, IMHO gives you easier routing and the ability to move up and back the extra 2"-3". If you are going to spend $300 for the convertabars, the extra $100 gives you the real freedom. When I extend the left-hand switch group harness, I'll be able to go up another 2" easily and back another inch. I don't know if I really need the additional movement but, I won't know till I try. Later Neil S. | ||
| Marcodesade |
When I first got my R, I also found it uncomfortable --- enough so that I considered getting the convertibars. This was my first sportbike, and I had a LOT of fatigue in wrists and shoulders. After just 2 months on the bike though, I now find myself having adapted to the posture. | ||
| Scarab_run |
does convertabars sell everything needed to due the complete job,i think im ready to get some,this bikes hurting this old 40 year old | ||
| Danaw |
I recently put the 1125cr high handle bar kit on my '08 1125r also using the 1125CR upper triple clamp, top handle bar clamp, and ignition switch. My question to anyone who has done this before is did you find a plain top handle bar clamp (what one did you use) or did you remove (saw off) the instrument cluster bracket part of the 1125cr handle bar clamp? | ||
| Milt |
Just visited their website, and they sell brake and clutch lines, bar end accessories, etc. Has anyone put Convertibars on a CR ? http://www.convertibars.com/ | ||
| Ccryder |
No real difference b/t CR and R in that regards but I may be able to give you some insight. Neil S. |
