rockster bars on roadster

[vinman]

Anybody swap their stock bars for the roadster handlebar? Are all wires long enough?

I'd appreciate any feedback.

[Marcopolo]

I had the dealer swap the bars when I bought the bike two years ago. The tech told me that everything fit just fine. Took him 5 hours to do the two bikes (my Rockster and the Roadster that the bars came from and which received my Rockster bars).

[old paul]

Sorry man, but there's a conflict with your title and body. Which way are you going?

[vinman]

Sorry man, but there's a conflict with your title and body. Which way are you going?

DOH! I meant putting the rockster bars on my roadster.

[old paul]

Great - am thinking of doing the same thing, so looking forward to replies.
What about aftermarket bars? Lots cheaper, and just about any configuration one might want.

Why the change? In my case, am thinking I'd like to be a little more forward, but not lower, in hopes of finding a better upper body balance against the wind at speed.

[Pat]

This may sound a bit odd but,

It was advised a couple years ago by a guy who knew his stuff with regard to handlebar ergos (Ricardo)..... that one simply install 'bar-backs' backward (?!?!?) I had nothing to lose, so I tried it.

If you like the grip angle of the stock Roadster bars, reversed bar-backs may be worth trying if you already own some (or have access to some). I personally think the Rockster's grip angle is preferable, it's just the width that I object to.

If it's about increased comfort on your bike or a desire to sit in a more aggressive position, handlebars are EVERYTHING!

[vinman]

A more 'aggressive' position is my reason, without being uncomfortable on the wrists. The slight rise in the rockster bars is a nice compromise between a more sporty position and touring comfort.

[islandjoe]

Hello - I have a used rockster handlebar I never got around to mounting on my '04 R1150R. It is in fine shape. Email if you want to buy it - $50?

joe(at)snapp.com
Seattle, WA

[sweatmark]

Like Pat says, handlebars are key!

Has anyone found alternative bars for the R1150R that are NARROW and low? I'm looking for "Lenker" that resemble the old R90S Euro configuration... little or no rise, very little sweep, and no more than 24" width. And no, drag bars won't do it for me. Of course, provision for OE heated grips wiring is mandatory!

Mark
Oregon

[DJ Downunder]

Hey Mark...me to.

DJ

[sweatmark]

DJ - I'm working on the narrow Euro bar option. I'm thinking about 24" width... would that work for you? Also, only a slight "sweep" bend (angle back towards rider from center straight section). If you have specifics in mind, scribble them down here for comparison.

Regards,
Mark
Oregon

[wncbmw]

I am in agreement that the ideal bar setup is the old R90S. I had that on my first BMW (an R90 I made into a "fake" S). I sat on one the other night and once again was reminded on how "right" that position was for me.

If you guys figure out how to do that and keep the heated grips, be sure to let everyone know!

[vinman]

I had teh rockster bars mounted and I like it. There were no issues with cable lengths. The position is a little more sporty, which is what I was looking for, but without any aded pressure on my wrists. I also find turns a little less effort which I figure is because the rockster bars seem about an inch wider than the roadster bars. I like riding my RR much more now

[Guest]

[quote="islandjoe"]Hello - I have a used rockster handlebar I never got around to mounting on my '04 R1150R. It is in fine shape. Email if you want to buy it - $50?


hallo i m italia i m loking for a original Rockster handlebvars
can you help me???
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[riceburner]

If you want narrow bars - see if you can find R65LS bars - they're SERIOUSLY narrow but very comfy.