| Author | Message | ||
     Bads1 |
I'm looking for new bars for my 12S.I'd like to find a web sight that shows them, like the different bends.I know some of you have got the CrossRoads but that not what I'm after,been there done that on my tuber. | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
So what type of bend are you looking for? Like a motocross bar or a dragbar or what? for instance here is a link to someone selling Flander's Bars http://www.sideroadcycles.com/ImportedMotorcycles/ImportHandlebars/ImportHandleb ars.html | ||
| Bads1 |
Didn't find what I'm looking for at Flanders.I kinda like the bend you see on the DUCATI Monster.Little less rise then whats on my 12 and maybe a hair wider. | ||
| Johncr250 |
Renthal makes alot of nice bends. Maybe something like he the supermoto bend? | ||
| Bads1 |
Hey John ya got a link??? | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
http://www.renthal.com/site/products/hbdims/roaddims.asp Dana try that link, should take you to the road bars. http://www.renthal.com/site/products/hbdims/hbfatbar.asp That link will take you to the FATBARS about half way down is their listing for Supermotard street and racer bars. | ||
| Bads1 |
The renthals sound interesting.They have one called the street fighter wonder what its like. | ||
| Spyder12s |
Hey bad check out 147db.com he got bars on both the 9 and the 12 | ||
| Buckinfubba |
Bad I would say renthal also go for that motard look. plus witha lil wider stance the xbs will be fun fun fun til yer daddy takes your t-bird away | ||
| Bads1 |
Bubba.....Bubba Blackwell runs them on his bikes but there more moto-x there kinda high.I want the width for more control and I want them just alittle lower so its still aggressive but not uncomfortable. | ||
| Spyder12s |
You could try Here and try ... Here as well edited by spyder12s on January 11, 2004 | ||
| Nevco1 |
Bubba...You got that motard and wider is better thing on the XBS absolutely correct. | ||
| Bads1 |
Bubba and Bill know exactly where I'm heading with this. | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
So what your looking for is the JEREMY MCGRATH bend twinwall bar. It has the lowest rise height and the lowest overall height though the width isn't the same as for the fatbars. | ||
| Henrik |
SV650 (standard) riders have searched out a couple of different options: clubman bars adjustable clubmans. more clubmans Some might work on XBs as well. Henrik | ||
| Opto |
Bads1, don't forget to check clearance to the airbox cover on full lock. Looking forward to some pics of your bars (when you decide). Keep in mind the length of the handlebar wiring looms. I wouldn't mind some wider bars to complete the motocross bike feel. It's almost there already. Except it goes way faster... | ||
| Bradj |
Speaking of handlebars... My arms appear to be too short (contrary to any knuckledragger impressions I might have created) and I believe the resulting position is putting strain on my lower back when riding the XB9SL for more than 30 minutes or so. It seems like most folks are trying to shorten or lower the bars on the Lightning, but I'm looking at doing the opposite. Flanders has a Buell Touring Bar that increases the rise 4 inches and the pullback 2.5 inches. Anybody have experience with that? I'm concerned about the effects on the bike's handling characteristics...I'm thinking that the making that much of a change could result in dramatic differences, given the geometry of the XB's. I'm also assuming the clutch/throttle/brake/electrical cables and wires would have to be changed, making this a project waaay beyond my current capabilities? Here's the link if anyone is interested. http://www.sideroadcycles.com/AmericanMotorcycles/Handlebars/Buell/BuellBar.html | ||
| Henrik |
Brad; some advise on lower back issues that was given to me: - start a back and ab strengthening program. Doesn't have to be much, but consistent and every day. - try to support your body using your legs as well. Moving the footpegs around to find the optimal position helps. Also gently squeeze the seat/tank with your legs helps support your lower back. Henrik | ||
| Bradj |
Thanks Henrik. Actually, I had already begun approaching it from that angle. I noticed that when my lower back started hurting, if I put most of my weight on the footpegs for a couple of minutes, my back would feel better. If I stop and get off the bike for just a few minutes, I'm good to go for a while. I was thinking that some conditioning/exercise might help and have been working on that. | ||
| Nevco1 |
Brad...Henrik is spot on with the exercises in addition to the use of legs. What you will discover is that weighting the pegs lowers your C/G and makes handling in bad conditions much easier and confidence inspiring. | ||
| Johncr250 |
Try this link of the Renthal photos S1 http://www.bike-pix.com/gallery/view_photo_properties.php?index=134 | ||
| Johncr250 |
I think the Renthals look awesome! | ||
| Bads1 |
John I'm leaning toward the Renthal Street Fighters.They have the width,height I'm after.Thanks for the input. | ||
| Johncr250 |
Cool, let me know how it works out for you! | ||
| Gearloose |
Streetracker.com also has a nice set. | ||
| Bads1 |
I've got a set of Renthals.Although theres snow on the ground and its -15 wind chill.I'll try to at least put them on this week and see how they look and feel. | ||
| Buckinfubba |
bads1 we gotta change your name to badsupermotardenmofo... your gonna love that set up I have a feeling | ||
| Bads1 |
I hope so Bubba.I have this feeling that it may give more control on the bike.We'll see. | ||
| Johncr250 |
What model and part number Renthals did you go with? | ||
| Bads1 |
John there actually not The street fighters there KTM bars and I think there gonna do exactly what I want.Low and kinda wide.If they need to be shortened its nothing a pipe cutter can't handle but I don't think so.Renthal to what I was told makes the bars and they are the exact same color as the 12 frame....awesome. |
