R1150r handlebars

[Jimb]

Hey everybody, new to bmw and forum, previous and still own Harley Vrod. I just picked up a 2002 r1150r with17000 miles, bike looks new. Needed bike I could go cross country on and reviews looked good for bike. Love the bike but would like to change riding position. Leaning forward a bit more than I like. Any reccomendations for bars? Bike came with touring windshield and cases. Any info would be appreciated.

[Ol' Jeffers]

Barbacks may solve your problem. Most fit without having to fit new brake hoses.
Depends how much more that you want to sit upright.
Here are a few from my dealer in Wales. Obviously you'll want to buy from a supplier in the 'States
http://www.sportouring.com/gallery.php? ... hoosen=518
But these will give you an idea of what is available. Much less hassle than changing the bars.

[Jimb]

thanks for the info, is barbacks what they would be called here? I guess I just need to figure out how much higher and to what the cm for that would be.

[billbeemer]

www.creativecycleconcepts.com has barbaks. i have an '03 r1150r and just put 1" up X 1 1/4" back on my bike. i had to cut wire ties under triple trees, but didn't have to replace any hoses. i love them, and ride quite a bit more upright now. i paid around $70 for them.

[acejones]

http://www.creativecycleconcepts.com has barbaks. i have an '03 r1150r and just put 1" up X 1 1/4" back on my bike. i had to cut wire ties under triple trees, but didn't have to replace any hoses. i love them, and ride quite a bit more upright now. i paid around $70 for them.

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