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Jkhawaii
| Posted on Monday, November 20, 2006 - 11:57 pm: |
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I see there are 3 different bars on american sport bikes site. is the low rise stock replacement for the 12s? any one have them do they fit ok? I think my stock bars might be bent ever so slightly on the right. there is quite a bit more clearance between the left fork and the bar and the right fork. maybe when I crashed over a year ago it bent it a little but not enough to notice to much. |
Bigwallfish
| Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 11:41 am: |
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I put the cr lows on my lightning...they make a world of difference...their the best cheap upgrade i have made |
Tleighbell
| Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 12:42 pm: |
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Can you describe how they are better? I am debating those bars vs. crossroads. Thanks |
Bigwallfish
| Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 02:19 pm: |
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lower and more forward than stock bars...I still have the upright seating that I wanted, but it's a more aggressive stance than before. no vibration wider ...i think handling has become better & easier to whip around. not polished ...& about 1/4th the price of the crossroads I would say, try the renethals or another aluminum "low" bar first...if you are unhappy, then go the the cross roads. |
Freezerburn
| Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 02:26 pm: |
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I think the Renthal ultra lows are about the same profile as the Azonic cr lows. |
Bigwallfish
| Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 04:36 pm: |
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freezer burn, I think you're right. I was going to put the Azonics on my bike, but couldn't find them anywhere...that & I work for a dealer & Parts Unlimited distributes Renethal...but I've seen some other low moto-style bars on e-bay & stuff. |
Fcbuell
| Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 06:00 pm: |
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Just FYI, the Renthal ultra-lows are not like the Azonic CR lows at all. The Renthal ultra-lows are very close to the stock CityX bar. I made that mistake, tried the CR Lows', ended up with the crossroads... they are expensive but the best fit for me IMO. |
Espcustoms
| Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 06:05 pm: |
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I put Pro Taper "seven-eights" on my 12s and I like them a lot. I cut about an inch off of both ends to narrow them up just a touch. They're very similar to the Renthals as far as I can tell. One thing to keep in mind is that aluminum bars are often thicker wall than steel. So, your stock bar-ends will need replacing if you haven't already done that. |
Tommy_k
| Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 06:23 pm: |
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Roger that. The Renthals are double-walled, so your stock barends won't fit. Either have to buy the Renthal barends, or go with the way cool Kellerman barend signals like I did. Also, I think my Renthal Ultra-lows have a bit more pull back than the CR's. The CR's seem straighter to me. Renthals are pricier too...around $60 usually, where as the steel Azonics are much cheaper. TK |
Cmm213
| Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 07:58 pm: |
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My O-neal azonic cr low aluminum bars where cheap. I cut my bars too, I think a inch off each side? But dont go cutting your bars before you try them and make sure all the mounting issues are worked out. I like them, super cheap but really not like a clip on. |
Kowpow225
| Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 08:07 pm: |
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I cut an inch and a half off of my Azonic lows but wouldn't do it again because the controls fit very snug. You can safely cut an inch from each end. It's a much nicer riding position with your head further forward into the wind. |
Percyco
| Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 09:21 pm: |
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Here's my Renthal ultra lows from American Sportbike, I like them way better than stock....... They are much lower and a hair wider than stock CityX bars also.
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Black_sunshine
| Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 09:50 pm: |
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Here is my Azonic Cr Lows. Best mod beside my select seat that I made. Bike should of come like this:
Got them at: www.cyclegear.com for $39.99 last year. |
Jkhawaii
| Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 11:39 am: |
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cool.. thanks for pictures. so it seems that the CR low and renthal ultra lows appear almost identical. the bars are so cheap I might just pick one up and see how I like it. |