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25-07-2006, 11:27 AM | #1 | |
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Raising the Bar... the Handlebar
Following on from my Multiple Musings thread http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=18791
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I had a brilliant ride on the Monnie on Sunday, so don't really want to swap it for anything yet. Sooo... Changing the bars for something higher sounds like a good idea They don't need to be wider, just taller, and possibly pulled back slightly more. The Renthals sound like they may do the job - and if too wide, well better than too short - hacksaw time . I had a close look at the existing bars / cables / hoses on the bike last night, and it doesn't look like there is a vast amount of slack there . I don't mind putting the bars on, but having to fit new brake/clutch hoses would be (a) expensive and (b) a pain in the Any advice on raising handlebars greatfully recieved. Miles |
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25-07-2006, 12:12 PM | #2 |
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I had Renthal road 'ultra lows' for a while, they're essentially the same as monster bars but higher at the ends, making you sit a little more upright. All stock cables and hoses fit OK. I couldn't get on with them because I didn't like the lack weight over the steering.
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25-07-2006, 12:22 PM | #3 | |
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25-07-2006, 05:01 PM | #4 |
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Miles,
Phil & I have both got Renthals (Superbike bars) on our monsters and they are OK. You can get them in range of heights - ask Spareshack. By the way are you coming to the V Twin? SimonH |
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25-07-2006, 05:43 PM | #6 |
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I think you'll find that if you want a significant difference in height/layback, then you will need to change the brake/clutch hoses and the throttle and fast idle cables too - I fitted Renthal Low bars (not the ultra low like Slob) to Sazza's ie bike and the cables really were a bit of a stretch - infact we ended up getting a new fast idle cable as the rerouting was ugly. We also cut 10mm off each end of the bar as there was no way the hydraulic hoses would stretch enough to have the grips right at the end.
You can lengthen the throttle and fast idles cables easily with a universal throttle cable kit (about £8 each) and solder on the correct nipples, while new hoses from Goodrich aren't the end of the world, although you'll be looking at the thick end of £20 each (and you'll need 3 of course)... I think realistically you are looking at around £100 for the whole lot (including the bars). xxx |
25-07-2006, 06:02 PM | #7 |
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is your bike the 900ieS with the adjustable Showa forks? if so you will have a hell of a job getting different bars to fit due to the distance between the adjusters. The only way I can see is to buy some taller bar risers which at present I am trying to find. If it is the 900ieS I will let you know if I find anything. Ian
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25-07-2006, 08:47 PM | #8 | |
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26-07-2006, 12:03 AM | #10 | |
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However, they are around £30-40 a pair, so typically more expensive than the Renthal 7/8th inch bars... If you look in the Renthal catalogue (or website?) you'll see that the clamp width varies depending on the model/style of bar - I went for the Trials bar as it has a very narrow 155mm clamp width, which is just right for Monster clamps, although as Pooh says, a lot of the bars have a wider (200mm or so) clamp area which might be too wide for those with adjustable forks... xxx |
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26-07-2006, 06:33 AM | #11 | |
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Ian give Steve Street at Oberon a ring on 02392 481188 - he does a range of bar risers Ped
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26-07-2006, 11:59 AM | #12 |
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26-07-2006, 12:10 PM | #13 | |
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These are new items, so the 'Bid price' is the price ... this isn't an auction . That being the case, I could get a set of risers for £19.99 (plus postage) - and give it a go - sounds like it's worth a go. |
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26-07-2006, 05:47 PM | #14 |
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Miles,
It is an auction rather than 'buy it now' on a fixed price. If you check out the number of bids it has one listed, so selling price would be more than £19.99 if you bid against him - especially if that guy has entered a higher maximum bid. Ebay automatically bids on your behalf up to your maximum. So if that bidder has entered a maximum of £50, you would have to bid over that to win the item, and hope nobody then out bids you. Fixed price auctions always price as 'buy it now' Looks like a good way to lift the bars - although I would doubt the pipes/cables have enough slack to allow a 25mm jack up. I struggled when I fitted the redline clip ons to mine and that barely lifted the bars at all - bugger all slack allowance TBH The seller has shed loads of risers though - so if you miss this set I'm sure more will be listed before long... maybe even on a buy it now option? Have a look... http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Worldvoyager1-Special-Parts
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26-07-2006, 05:59 PM | #15 | |
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Thats what I thought - almost every other item is 'Buy it now', but the Monster Risers - and there is a range of risers, NOT one item. How can I bid on a range? The other bidder may not want the specific part that I do Looks like I'll wait and see on this one. Thing is, whatever I do, to get the height I'm going to have to rotate the brake & clutch hose banjos - which will let air into the system... so I'm going to have to bleed the brakes whatever. In that case, new Renthal Bars may be an option anyway. |
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