New handlebars

[Syphon202]

Hi,

I am looking at changing my stock handlebars to these: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/68/4917/ITEM/Bikemaster-Clubman-Handlebar.aspx

wondering if anyone here has these or had them and if any difficulties installing them? Thanks, I know these are on the Wiki but just wanted some additional input.


Thanks,

[pandymai]

do a search here on the forum. there have been at least 5 different threads about bars in the past 2 months. as long as theyre 7/8 bars, they will work. only issue is how you want your riding position to be. and how much clearance you'll need to safely ride.

another issue may be the length of cables (throttle, choke, clutch) but since youre going lower with the clubmans i doubt that will be difficult to solve.

good luck! and let us know how it turns out! (pictures welcome =P)

[Deros514]

I just bought clubman bars on eBay, still waiting for them to arrive. As long as they are 7/8" bars they will work. Typically clubmans will make contact with the sides of the upper clamp. There's a few options there if it doesn't fit perfectly.

1. Install them at an angle. Up to you if the position is comfortable. Doesn't cost anything to do.

2. Use risers to clear the top clamp. It still looks like an aggressive position but it does raise them a bit. Fairly cheap unless you get fancy with the risers you buy

3. Cut the bars in the middle and add an inch or two. Clears the top piece and retains intended geometry. Chrome would be ruined, paint can be redone. Might be a little pricier than risers, or free if you've got a friend with a welder