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Given the 1" to 7/8" design of the bars on my base model FTR what are my options for bigger handle bars?
As far as I can tell they are quite limited.
As far as I can tell they are quite limited.
Max Kool
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They are 1 1/8” to 7/8” actually, a fairly common size for motorcycles (like ALL enduro and mx bikes).
Just make sure the control area is at least 230mm wide on each side.
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OK thanks Max.
It sounds like I might be able to shop at some of the local bike shops.
What I'm looking for is something like what we used to call full western or semi western.
*note to self take a tape measure,
It sounds like I might be able to shop at some of the local bike shops.
What I'm looking for is something like what we used to call full western or semi western.
*note to self take a tape measure,
They are generally considered a “fat bar”
but yeah virtually every modern Dirtbike runs them. So there are countless bends and shapes.
although a set of risers would be easiest to mount
but yeah virtually every modern Dirtbike runs them. So there are countless bends and shapes.
although a set of risers would be easiest to mount
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OK thanks now I'm getting a clearer picture of how to proceed.
After spending 20 years living under a rock, feeding the kids and paying the mortgage, it's now obvious how out of touch I am...
After spending 20 years living under a rock, feeding the kids and paying the mortgage, it's now obvious how out of touch I am...
FTR London
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@FTR London
"I surrender bars"
"I surrender bars"
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Well thanks for the suggestion, not only do they look pretty good the price is reasonable. I'd hope that they will be a simple bolt on swap over too, no stuffing around with wiring or hydraulic hoses...
Sullaha
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The genuine Rally bars were sold out when I set mine up so I went for Pro-Taper Adventure high, they are probably as high as you'd want to go without altering cables.
https://www.protaper.com/product/34/evo-adventure-handlebars/black
The control area is a little short but you it all fits up ok with some patient arranging.
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Thanks for all the input, I just ordered a set of rally bars and the rubber footpeg inserts too. Valentines day 14% off helps soften the bill. 🤑
FTR London
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Does anyone know the full specification of the OEM bars on the 2019 1200S? I know that they are 1-1/8" 810mm length 28mm mount. I'm interested in the the height and the curve. I've always found the measurement advice to be so ambiguous. I want a flatter bar with less raise. Thanks.
FTR London
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I know this thread is about higher bars (and although it made sense not to start another thread, I didn't mean to hijack it), but that's precisely the opposite of what I'm looking to replace the standard bars with. Like I said, I want something with less raise - a flatter bar. I need to know the specification of the OEM bars, specifically, the height and raise.
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cupcake_mike
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I'm confused, do you not have standard bars? If you do, just measure them???
FTR London
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Thanks for that. In terms of raise, as I explained I have always found the precise points for measurement ambiguous - I have read several different guidelines. Simply wondered whether anyone knew the specifications of the OEM bars - or indeed what they actually are meaning I could then establish that myself.
No problem - it came down to Renthal Ultra Low or the Pro Taper Evo Motocross fat bar and I opted for the latter having a lesser height and rise than the standard bars. Probably won't surprise you to learn that I think the latter look ridiculous and completely alien to the original concept.