| Author | Message | ||
     Buellhusker |
Has anyone fliped the stock CR handlebars backwards & upside down to get more height & setback? | ||
| Carbonbigfoot |
Might work, but you'd probably need the longer lines, and that is 90% of the swap. the bars are cheap... R | ||
| Hooliagn |
If you are talking about the clubman bars your hands would have to be backwards in order for you to ride with the bars flipped. | ||
| Buellhusker |
Just ordered the longer lines this AM. I took everything apart & flipped the bars and I think they will work out pretty good. | ||
| Xl1200r |
you'll probably only need to drill new holes for the control mounting pins. | ||
| Hooliagn |
Although i dont think it makes for good hand position......Please post pics. | ||
| Hooliagn |
Any pics yet ? | ||
| Jmr1283 |
hoolign- if u turn the bars backwards and then when they are turned down ur hands will be in the right position. | ||
| Hooliagn |
Buellhusker said backwards and upsidedown. In. My mind that would make the bars sweep back and tilt upwards. None the less that's why I want to see the pics. Maybe it's a good move. | ||
| Ccryder |
Or go with Convertibars. Gives you complete flexability. That is what sold me on them.   Look here: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290 431/354781.html Time2Run | ||
| Buellhusker |
I would post photos of the flipped bars if I knew how to post photos on this site. | ||
| Carbonbigfoot |
Save the pics on your 'puter where you can find them, and click the "upload attachment" button next to the "preview post message" button. Follow the prompts. Please, Post em! Rob | ||
| Jmr1283 |
didnt mean to repeat it, I read the title and the first post on day. then read the title and posted another not relizing im repeating what he said. I hate when people do that, i find it really rude, to do it on purpose just to act like a pompus a##. so sorry for soundin like a a$$hole | ||
| Hooliagn |
Jmr - I'm not sure if you are referring to your previous post but if you are, I don't think it sounded A$$hole-ish. I'm just trying to understand the replacement of the bars. Now that I look at the post it seems as though Buellhusker is NOT placing the bars backwards but up side down only. Backwards would make for a F&*ked up hand position not to mention not being able to steer the bike. I would still like to see the up side down flip if possible as well as know what Buellhuskers thoughts are on the riding position. | ||
| Buellhusker |
I have forwarded the photos to CC Ryder he has volunteered to resize the photos & post them so you can see what I am up to. | ||
| Ccryder |
Here ya go:     Nice work, I still "lean" towards the Convertibars for their adjustability to get that perfect custom fit. Later Neil S. | ||
| Hooliagn |
Ok ..... Now I see. Not bad .... How do they feel ? Are they comfortable ? | ||
| Ponti1 |
Very "diablo"...Kinda reminds me of bull horns the way they curve up to a point. | ||
| Badlionsfan |
Meh, they look like ape hangers. Find me some forward controls and a sissy bar to match and I might be able to be won over, but I doubt it.  | ||
| Zac4mac |
I had a guy asking me about putting 16" Apes on a V-Rod, yesterday. Back on topic,, I like them flipped. Looks like a bat-wing. I'm sure that would be very comfortable for some, not all. Z | ||
| Buellborn |
Buellhusker, that looks great!. I want a CR, so Were all the cables long enough for the flip? Did you have to reroute any? And on a side note you win the best use of pods award! Towel warmers!  | ||
| Mikellyjo |
I think he is just celebrating the win over the Buckeyes last night by by the Longhorns. If those aren't Hook'em Horns then I don't know what is.  | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
My guess is when you button the headlight and fairing on, you won't notice them that much. | ||
| Buellhusker |
Buellborn No the throttle cables were not long enough nor were the brake & clutch lines so I have the longer ones on order & I hope they will be long enough if not I will have to fab some up I guess. I am not worried about the clutch & brake lines but I am a little worried about the new longer throttle cables still not being long enough, we will see shortly I hope although it is still a little cold around here in the mid US. | ||
| Buellhusker |
I finally finished with my flip. What do you think?  | ||
| Buellhusker |
Here is the front view  | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Interesting! How much increase in height do you get? Looks like the angle is fairly similar to stock just higher. | ||
| Ccryder |
If that don't make it look like a "Praying Mantis" (hopes it's male so....). Neil S. | ||
| Carbonbigfoot |
That looks like quite a bit higher, and about as far back at the optional bars. Looks good! Have you ridden it yet? Rob | ||
| Buellhusker |
I did not measure what the stock position was but I am guessing that I have raised the grips 3 to 4 inches and it also moves them back 4 to 5 inches so i now have a more upright position, However I would like to have the grips a little flatter than the down droop as they are now, but I will go with this setup for since its better for me than the stock position. Somehow my mid point hinge has gotten thicker as I have aged and does not bend as easly as before. | ||
| Buellhusker |
Here is a side view.  | ||
| Dave_bogue |
How's the view in the mirrors? Dave | ||
| Buellhusker |
Dave, I get a pretty good view to the rear with the mirrors, I think better now than when in the stock position, as my arms are not as much in the way (fat arms). |
