| Author | Message | ||
     07xb12ss |
those that have ridden CRs what did you think of the clubman bars cornering wise? every once in a while situations come up and me and Robert (rah7777777) switch bikes and his XB9S feels much more stable to me in the corners, and seems easier to lean, and he said he thought there was to much pressure on the bars on the CR, would the riser bars be better for cornering or do I just need to take some classes and learn how to ride this beast? | ||
| Carbonbigfoot |
The clubmans scared the hell out of me. Different feedback from bumps at lean at low speeds. At speed, they worked great, like 50-60+, but around town, I hated them... Best mod I've made yet. R | ||
| Ds_tiger |
I noticed the same thing- odd hand placement on the CR bars- hand are out farther from the center of the bike and wrists are at a "flatter" (like moto-x bars). Plus- your hands are even with or maybe just slightly ahead of the fork tubes. Compared to a XB (Lightning) style bar- it is a huge feel difference, and even different than standard sportbike clips ons. But they are true to the original design- clubman bars are just like that. My suggestion would be to be mindful of how much of your weight you are resting on the bars when making steering inputs- less is better. my .02 | ||
| Rfischer |
 What he said... After turn in [which should be firm - turn the bike in like you mean it] go neutral on the bars & apply power to stabilize the bike on its suspension. And, a session or two at Cali Superbike School, or similar, will also do wonders for your confidence and abilities. | ||
| 07xb12ss |
good advice/info guys, thanks | ||
| Xl1200r |
I love my clubmans, and while the bike feels different than the Xb12R it replaced, I found no issue with cornering or turn in on the new bike. | ||
| Naiguy |
+1 on the clubmans. compared to my ully the cr bike just wants to turn so much easier than the upright style bar. on twisties the club mans come alive alowing me to have my body where i want it and hands out of my face. on my commutes i putmy wait on my thighs kinda squeezing the frame and at speed the wind holds me up  the clubman bars to me is what make the CR a CR and not another naked bike  | ||
| Drdorsey |
Naiguy, I aggree! +1 on clubmn. I am able to keep a real light touch on the grips. | ||
| Carbonbigfoot |
the clubman bars to me is what make the CR a CR and not another naked bike For me, it's was the 146 Horsepower that made the CR not another naked bike! I just think it's the coolest thing that BMC created a parallel, pre-engineered (if not super easy for a novice to install) system that we could choose which bike we wanted. The twitchy, Marquis De Sade, deathtrap version, or the one I like.    Rob (Message edited by carbonbigfoot on December 08, 2008) | ||
| Naiguy |
i forgot to mention i ride 80miles a day,6 days a week in shiney southern cali now after moving three weeks ago and comfort for the haul with the clubmans is still not an issue although im constantly getting off the freeway to take the twisties instead, so i can take full advantage of my clubman bars and hopelfully keep a good even tire wear. |
