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best way to move bars up
This is the way I secured my bars, looks much better than the other company. People think it is stock. I started with a piece of alluminum and used a hand grinder and a buffing wheel.
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Looks great, have you made a kit for others ? or how long did this all take ? I have just purchased and want to raise the bars, exercise in Australia costs about $300.00 US including longer throttle cable ,( BMW genuine ).
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Nice job, looks good and clean. Clever idea. later roger |
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02-25-2001, 07:00 PM
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The easiest way would be to trade me your low bars for a set of my high bars. I tried them for about two weeks and went back to the low bars, I did a modification to my set of low bars and would like a original set. They say you need longer throttle cables for the high bars but they were only a 1/4 inch longer and a big waste of money.
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Hi guys,
Did my fifth high bar conversion yesterday. From under to top of triple tree. 1 hour with the removal of bodywork and top tree, drill and tap mounting boss holes and re-install everything. The only change to existing cables, hoses etc was to ever so slightly loosen the front master cylinder banjo to rotate the hose rearward about 10mm. This only puts a slight strain on the hose when the bike is on the centre stand. Another happy comfortable customer riding off into the sunset (and rain). Do not always believe what you are told when it comes to sales of additional parts for this kind of mod. Keep on  Regards, ------------------ LENNIE |
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02-27-2001, 09:59 PM
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How about a picture Lennie
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02-28-2001, 12:09 AM
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Hi Guys - I have fitted on my "S" Lennies conversion which is tidy, easy to adapt and the least expensive option I have seen so far. As I liked the original low bars I was surprised that once I adjusted to the high bar setting I found it extremely comfortable. This is especially so when the wife is aboard as I am slightly more upright.Hey - scratching in the National Park on Sunday Mornings is still fun.
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Hi,
Those of you that have converted to the higher bar setting, how much does it change the spot where the wind hits you? Right now the buffering starts about the top of my helmet. I'm a bit reluctant to move the bars up for fear that the wind will hit me right in the chest. Thanks for any comments... BTW I ordered a set of the Suburban Machinery risers but haven't had time to install them yet. Lou |
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Lou,
There is not a real bug (NZ spelling) difference. You can move the bars without it being permanent and if you like then make it that way depending on the fixture method. All I know is the bikes I have converted the owners are more than happy. Regards, ------------------ LENNIE [This message has been edited by lennie (edited 03-07-2001).] |
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03-06-2001, 10:23 PM
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