anybody done a straight bar conversion ??? whats ride like and does it interfere with the fairing ??? Mark
I've just done the straight bar conversion.@tu*
Robbo is right :yo:, its a right twat to set up the correct angle for the bars.
Dont cut off the ends as it says in the instructions. You need this for the adjustment of the brake and clutch levers. If you cut it the banjo bolts snag on the top of the forks leaving no room for adjustment and they are in my opinion too high for a comfortable grip on the lever.
Get yourself a new clutch hose and some new throttle cables made up 30mm longer than standard. This will save you a lot of headache fitting.:bang:
The ride is more upright than standard and in my opinion more comfortable, but you are still slightly leaning forward onto the bars (unless your arms are 3 foot long).
The new set up doesn't interfere with the fairing at all but I have a double bubble screen and I had to cut and shape this to stop the kill switch turning off on sharp left handers and the headlights going onto full on right turns.
Anyway if they touch anything then its an MOT fail, I have been told.
Finally, leave yourself an good day to do the work..get some valium and good luck.
Oh yes.. and make sure where ever you store your bike it has a larger than normal door...mine fits just..only just. The new set up is wider than standard..I'd say 2" either side.
I will be taking some pics of the bike over the week end and will post when I can
Hope this is of some use to you and others thinking of taking the plunge.