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Need advice on new bars - barbacks are not cutting it.
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:01 am
by 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
Re: Need advice on new bars - barbacks are not cutting it.
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:22 am
by dderrig
Mollygrubber wrote: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
Re: Need advice on new bars - barbacks are not cutting it.
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:37 am
by 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
Re: Need advice on new bars - barbacks are not cutting it.
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:09 am
by dderrig
Mollygrubber wrote: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
Re: Need advice on new bars - barbacks are not cutting it.
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:47 am
by 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
Re: Need advice on new bars - barbacks are not cutting it.
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:51 pm
by 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
Re: Need advice on new bars - barbacks are not cutting it.
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 6:26 pm
by celticus
Mollygrubber wrote: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
Re: Need advice on new bars - barbacks are not cutting it.
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:02 am
by Motorcycle_Girl
Mollygrubber wrote: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