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tall handlebars
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:33 am
by J. Christopher Krok
> I wouldn't mind finding some bars that were 2 inches taller. Anyone have
> a suggestion?
>
> Best,
>
> Jeff Saline
>
You'd have to check the manufacturer's specs, but I remember some people
saying that ATV bars had a higher rise than motorcycle bars. There should
be some info in the FAQ.
Chris
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J. Christopher Krok, Ph.D.
Big Cee Engineering
KLR650 Accessories and home of the FAQ
tall handlebars
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:46 am
by Ed Dobson
Jeff,
Check this out:
http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/mcy/745868115.html
http://www.motoworldracing.com/Pro-Taper-SE-Handlebars-ATV.html
Compare to info. in FAQ.
ED
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "J. Christopher Krok"
wrote:
>
>
> > I wouldn't mind finding some bars that were 2 inches taller.
Anyone have
> > a suggestion?
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Jeff Saline
> >
>
> You'd have to check the manufacturer's specs, but I remember some people
> saying that ATV bars had a higher rise than motorcycle bars. There
should
> be some info in the FAQ.
>
> Chris
>
> --
> J. Christopher Krok, Ph.D.
> Big Cee Engineering
> KLR650 Accessories and home of the FAQ
>
tall handlebars
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:39 am
by Chris Norloff
You can also lift your existing handlebars up, subject to limitations of
your cables, etc. You can buy risers, or you can use an extra pair of
handlebar clamps (cheaper).
The handlebar clamps (U-shaped, two bolts, go over your handlebar to hold it
in place) cost $15-20 from any dealer. Put them underneath your handlebars,
with the U pointing up. You could say they're 'upside-down'. Get some longer
Grade 10.9 bolts (that's the Grade 8 equivalent in metric) to go through the
original handlebar clamps and the new upside-down clamps and you've got
taller bars.
Chris
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Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Tall handlebars
> I wouldn't mind finding some bars that were 2 inches taller. Anyone
> have a suggestion?
>
> Best,
>
> Jeff Saline
>
You'd have to check the manufacturer's specs, but I remember some people
saying that ATV bars had a higher rise than motorcycle bars. There should
be some info in the FAQ.
Chris
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J. Christopher Krok, Ph.D.
Big Cee Engineering
KLR650 Accessories and home of the FAQ
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:57 am
by Ralph D
I recently added 2" Pivoting Rox risers and I like very much.
http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showitems.cgi?subcat_id=268
After trying to install stock handlebars my clutch and choke cable was
tooo tight especially trying to lock the handlebars to the left. So I
installed 1" shorter bast just because it was cheap $21 and I was able
to ride right away.
Here is a handlebar comparison.
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/6164/page43.html
If you lift the handlebars 2" or more you will have to re route the
choke cable on the left side of the frame and get a longer clutch cable.
Can you get a clutch cable that is 2 or 3" longer?
I want to run 2" Rox risers and Rethal high desert bars so I will most
likely have to get clutch cable 3" longer than stock.
tall handlebars
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:12 am
by Steve Rankin
Jeff,
I have the MSR ATV bars on my bike. I got them at a local dealer here who
had them in stock. I'm sure the shop where we bought tires would have them
also.
I'm liking the chain info. Keep up with your research cause I think I'll
need one soon. I like what I hear about the stock chain.
Steve
nklr - versys ride
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:19 pm
by Arden Kysely
Just got back from about 400 miles on a Versys over two days. This
bike may be quirky looking, but it works great on the road. The motor
is plenty strong, the upright seating is comfy, and it handles pretty
good in the twisties. I saw 116 Kmph (Kawasaki mph), not sure how that
translates to real-world speed, but it was plenty fast.
The only tense moment was on a fast roller-coaster road that I've
ridden many times on various bikes. I'm used to coming over the top of
the rollers at 90+ and getting the front wheel up a couple of inches
for a thrill. On the tall Versys with a bag on the back, I got a lot
more air than I'd planned on. The front wheel popped right up and just
kept climbing before I backed off. Yowza!
If I wanted an all-around street bike, the Versys would make my short
list, but I still think that Kawi should build a new F800GS-like
adventure bike with its 650 twin motor and sell me one for 8 grand or
so. Basically a KLR with modern suspension and real horsepower. Bring
it on!
__Arden