Need advice on new bars - barbacks are not cutting it.

[Mollygrubber]

Hi everyone! How have you all been?

Now that the pleasantries are out of the way, here's my issue:

I installed the Moto Techniques barbacks/risers (I think the max. deflection available, 1-5/8" up and back). They helped, but I still feel too leaned forwards. It doesn't help that I just bought a DR650, with a bolt upright seating position - so nice... the RR has a sportbike crouch in comparison.

Have any of you installed bars which have a deeper pull-back than factory?

Thanks,

Peter

[dderrig]

Hi everyone! How have you all been?

Now that the pleasantries are out of the way, here's my issue:

I installed the Moto Techniques barbacks/risers (I think the max. deflection available, 1-5/8" up and back). They helped, but I still feel too leaned forwards. It doesn't help that I just bought a DR650, with a bolt upright seating position - so nice... the RR has a sportbike crouch in comparison.

Have any of you installed bars which have a deeper pull-back than factory?

Thanks,

Peter

Here ya go ya silly Canuck: http://www.wunderlichamerica.com/mm5/me ... e=R1200R-C

Dave

[Mollygrubber]

Thanks for the link Dave, have you - or anybody - tried these? I'm looking for real world reports on fitment issues, brake line issues, comfort etc.

I'll pound this bike into a perfectly comfortable shape before I'm done.

Peter

[dderrig]

Thanks for the link Dave, have you - or anybody - tried these? I'm looking for real world reports on fitment issues, brake line issues, comfort etc.

I'll pound this bike into a perfectly comfortable shape before I'm done.

Peter

I have not but am considering it, I am torn between more comfort (weight off the hands) and the sportier riding position....

Dave

[Northernbiker]

Peter,

From your post I'm assuming that you are on the taller side like me. I also found the Moto-Tech risers (same size) were not enough. My dealer suggested Speigler replacement handlebars and that made the difference I needed. Check out this link:

http://www.spieglerusa.com/cfm/handlebars.cfm

I can't remember for sure, but I believe they were called the Superbike bars. Hope this helps.

Chris

[Mollygrubber]

Thanks, Chris. I'm not tall (5'-10", 32" inseam), maybe my arms are short??? I always thought they looked too long! They match my.. oh, well nevermind. Motorcycle_girl may be listening...

Did you have to modify any cable/brake/clutch line lengths? I guess you'd have to if you were still using the barbacks, which I'm assuming you're not.

And most importantly, do they look COOL?

Peter

[celticus]

Thanks for the link Dave, have you - or anybody - tried these? I'm looking for real world reports on fitment issues, brake line issues, comfort etc.

I'll pound this bike into a perfectly comfortable shape before I'm done.

Peter

Looks to me like it comes with a longer brake line and it won't work with bar backs because it has the wiring length maxed out.
Not bad looking bars though.

Mark

[Motorcycle_Girl]

Thanks, Chris. I'm not tall (5'-10", 32" inseam), maybe my arms are short??? I always thought they looked too long! They match my.. oh, well nevermind. Motorcycle_girl may be listening...

I am listenening...but I don't get offended very easily...so don't hold back on my account...lol

No real info to add to the thread because the stock bars work just fine for me...but I am only 5'2"...

Celeste