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Mcooley3
| Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 01:10 pm: |
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I want to do something different with my bars on my 98 S3T . Just wondering what some people have done. My friend has a machine shop so I was thinking of making some crossroads, but wanted to see what others have done first. |
Buellistic
| Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 01:26 pm: |
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Clamp,handlebar PN 55874-97Y milled to be a spacer which raises my S1/M2 handlebars 3/4 inch ... |
Kilroy
| Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 02:31 pm: |
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I put a S3T bar on my '00 M2. You could try that, but that would require the purchase of another bike. I can't see any better reason than this - |
Stevem123
| Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 02:58 pm: |
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A buddy of mine put Ulysses bars on his S3T. Interesting combination for sure but he likes the wider bars of the Uly for less input and greater control. I think they are nearly the same height as standard S3T bars but wider and has the cross-bar for added stiffness. Works for him. YMMV BC Steve |
Oldthumper1
| Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 11:27 pm: |
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You didn't state what you are trying to achieve. I used an 1 1/2" rise bar from a late model Lightning to lower the reach and give a more aggressive riding position. This works well for me. I only wish that I could raise the footpegs about an inch. |
Blakers
| Posted on Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 10:07 am: |
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I bought the euro bar for my S3T right from my Buell dealer. About 2" lower and 1.5" farther forward than the stock bars. These bars are listed in the parts manual as an option. Bolted right up and fit into the cutouts of the fairing. I did loosen the banjo on the front brake master cylinder to give it a better angle. I think I paid about $60 cnd for the part. |
Mcooley3
| Posted on Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 05:30 pm: |
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Thanks guys. I'm not sure what i'm trying to accomplish. I'm younger so comfort can be sacrificed for looks, but I do want to move the bars to a more aggressive look. I am thinking I may put a euro fairing on the front and paint it to match the silver so i'm looking for whatever "fits" with the look. |
Hippyjoe
| Posted on Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 10:03 pm: |
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cheapest way to go lower would be stock M2 bars, you could probably trade yours to somebody with an M2 who wants higher bars. Just to get started. |
Maxbuell
| Posted on Thursday, November 06, 2008 - 06:11 am: |
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I put a set of Prec. Eng. 1" spacers and a set of $20 moto cross bars on my M2 and like very much. The risers can be had for around $50 very nice stuff. Came in at about 1.5 " lower and 2.5 " less pull back. |
Mcooley3
| Posted on Thursday, November 06, 2008 - 02:27 pm: |
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Does anybody have any pics of their setups? I'm pretty sure I can visualize them but a pic always helps. |