| Author | Message | ||
     Tbowdre |
so now Im 40 and looking for options to help my back and wrists! pretty sure Im saving up for Heli bars but was wondering about S bars on my 2006 XB12R. any thoughts? has anyone done this mod? Any other suggestions to get me more upright besides a cane!! thanks todd | ||
| Newbolt |
I bought a 12R with the S top tree and Renthal bars.The riding position is nice. I think I would like it just a tad more aggressive. I am also 40, but if I could loose 30 pounds I would be tempted to go to the stock setup. My wife says it is the only Firebolt she has enjoyed riding. The swap does not seem as if it was too difficult. Good luck if you do it. | ||
| Metalstorm |
The superbike bar conversion might be a good option. pricey though. 03-07 Superbike Handlebar Conversion, approx 3.5" up, 3" back. Complete kit, includes brake lines. Fits XB12R and XB9R. No fairing interference. Requires removal of ignition lock for mounting. See #16049 for tool to remove it. Note: 05 Firebolts have larger fork slider tubes, but the outer tube diameter is the same at the top triple clamp. This kit will fit the 05 XB-Rs. Price: $429.95  | ||
| Shoredairy |
just completed my LSL superbike bar swap....check out the knowledge vault under ergonomics. I LOVE THESE THINGS!!! | ||
| Ducxl |
I'm average height and find "S" models terribly cramped.And the bars above with 3" back would also seem terribly cramped.I like 'em nearer the front axle,you should feel the reach on my 996! Anyway,i'd discourage such a mod..respecfully.. And i'm 42 (Message edited by ducxl on January 01, 2008) | ||
| Snakedriver |
I have the Crossroads bars from American Sport Bike. They seem to work great. They seem to be the best of both worlds. Leo | ||
| Rubberdown |
The helibars on an "R" are great on both the street and track. I liked them better than the Crossroads I had on an "S". | ||
| Brickcop |
I just put fasst flexx bars on my 07 XB12Ss and they fit great after I purchased the precision engineering 1 inch clamp. I will try to post pictures soon. | ||
| Twoguns |
hey guys i want to go the other way and put the 12R bars on an S? looks to me though that there may be an issue with the location of the instrument cluster. anybody tried this or have any info? | ||
| Tbowdre |
hey hey twoguns.... wanna swap? i definitely am up for a change and wont need the stock R set up no matter which way I go | ||
| Twoguns |
hey Tbowdre ... mate, i am in australia so i dont know if a swap is easy. sorry buddy. i have a 12r and am looking to sell for an S, but i like the R top tree. my concern is if there is enough room with the gauge position. | ||
| Br8knnex |
Tbowdre I have a "s" upper triple clamp and handle bar for sale. let me know. two guns, i have done the "R" on my lightning   | ||
| Bake |
I have all the stuff to change to S bars, or Protapers, minus the bars I'd sell for $280 top tree ignition bracket advance adapter riser for fat bars S front brake line S throttle cables  (Message edited by bake on January 02, 2008) | ||
| Twoguns |
g'day there Br8knnex, can you tell me more. i had a look and it seemed that the S bars had a bracket support for the instrument cluster! i found a crossroads bar conversion though. | ||
| Twoguns |
this is a pic of your bike too, huh. been trying to research it half the day today!   | ||
| Tbowdre |
hey all thanks for the replys. went for a ride today and am back to focusing on the HELI BARS 320.00 at American Sport Bike (i think) and not such a dramatic change as the S bars. I dont have the money for two weeks so I have time! | ||
| Heyfred |
   I used XBS upper triple clamp,brake line, ignition switch and cables. | ||
| Tbowdre |
whoa- that looks like a pretty major difference with the side shot angle. anyone gotta side shot of their bike with the heli bars thanks | ||
| Damnut |
Side shot with Helibars   Top View  | ||
| Tbowdre |
called American Sport Bike, gonna pick up the HELIs thanks for all the input. FWIW thats Al's preference too cya, todd | ||
| Metalstorm |
Cool beans. Everyone who has those Heli bars and have posted on this board have all said the same thing. That itty biddy little bit of measurement (1" up, 1.5" back?) makes a HUGE difference for the better.  |
