lower handlebar

[rclbaker]

My first post, I gladly say hello to everybody, and have a small question already!

Riding an R1100RS with much pleasure for 9 years now I consider a swap to the R1200R. I don't like sitting upright.
Is there any experience with a lower handlebar? Points to notice? Pictures?

Thanks a lot,

Rob

[Mollygrubber]

Hmm. I can tell you the reason I chose a standard (although in fact there is nothing 'standard' about the R12R) was to get away from the sportbike crouch. They handle just fine as they are, and I respectfully suggest you try it for awhile before you change the bars. Your back and neck and wrists will thank you, and you'll be able to see where you're going!

Welcome 'home', hope you enjoy your new friend as much as we do!

Peter

[rclbaker]

Hi Peter,

Thanks for your quick response.

For me an R1100RS is far from a sportbike. I bought the RS new in 2000 and rode very comfortly more than 140.000km to date. The RS is still 100%

But, spoiled as I am, I want something new.

As I understand I can avoid the 'problems' with screens (buffeting etc is strongly related to upright sitting)with a lower handlebar as well!

Rob,
the Netherlands

[MrPMS]

As a fellow recent convert, I agree with you about lower and narrower bars, and am working on a smaller more effective windshield option as well. I also find that I prefer the pegs further back and have been using the passenger pegs which I eventually plan to lower.
To conclude, a lot of folks on this site seem to be happy with this bike "as is", but I challenge them to ride all day at 70 -80 MPH, and not be totally worn out from hanging on and sitting upright in the wind blast...

[GOTJ]

Rob, You may have tank clearance issues with lower bars. I have not tried any but I could only rotate my stock bar back a little bit before the turn signal lever touched the tank. Perhaps with straighter bars, you could go lower without that problem. I hope there are others who have tried and can enlighten us both.

MrPMS, Twisted Throttle carries the MFW Vario footpeg system. The adapter rotates 360 degrees so you could go back AND up if you chose. There are other rearsets available but they are generally much more expensive.

[Motor 1]

I would like to do the same thing. Lower the bars a bit. Anyone tried a 'Clubman' bar?

[Kieran R1200R]

My first post, I gladly say hello to everybody, and have a small question already!

Riding an R1100RS with much pleasure for 9 years now I consider a swap to the R1200R. I don't like sitting upright.
Is there any experience with a lower handlebar? Points to notice? Pictures?

Thanks a lot,

Rob

I experienced the same and did something about it, just look at my posts to see pic's and advice!