Crash bars

[r80rt]

Got my new crash bars in from Beez deals, and put them on, I like them.

 

[AZ7000']

With all of your mods what are your top 3?

 

[r80rt]

Gearing is first, then I rotated the handlebar risers 180 degrees and put the offset forward, it feels much better to me that way and the bike handles better too. And of course the tires.

 

[AZ7000']

Anything to know when rotating the risers? Key still work OK?

 

[r80rt]

Yep, it's a pretty easy job. It slows the steering down a bit and it feel less like a bicycle and more like a motorcycle. It also raises the bars slightly. It's a small change that made a big difference to me. Loosen the nut on the bottom of the riser before you take the bars off, it's easier to turn them. I took the rubber inserts out of the foot pegs too, that gave me a welcome half inch of leg room, another small change that made a big difference.

 

[G19Tony]

I spun my risers around too. I'm going to try it for a bit, and determine if I need to raise the bar up higher.

 

[r80rt]

I think you'll like it, I really like mine.

 

[TrailBoss]

Spinning the risers is literally a 5 minute job. 14mm for the riser bolts and 5mm hex up top. I rotated my bars forward a bit as well, much better now.

In related news, has anybody explored adding an extra inch of padding (memory foam?) on top of the seat and covering with a neoprene seat cover? I haven't found any seat covers specific for the bike, so was thinking of just rigging my own. For those of us who have plenty of leg length I can't see a downside.

 

[r80rt]

Hit up Migolito, he had his seat modified, he can give you some info.

 

[G19Tony]

Spinning the risers is literally a 5 minute job. 14mm for the riser bolts and 5mm hex up top. I rotated my bars forward a bit as well, much better now.

In related news, has anybody explored adding an extra inch of padding (memory foam?) on top of the seat and covering with a neoprene seat cover? I haven't found any seat covers specific for the bike, so was thinking of just rigging my own. For those of us who have plenty of leg length I can't see a downside.

I know a guy who does motorcycle seats. I've had a few done from him before. I'll probably take this one to him. I had him do the seat on my Suzuki TU-250. He did it in leftover leather from a Beechcraft King Air interior project. He knows his stuff.

 

[AZ7000']

I took the rubber inserts out of the foot pegs too, that gave me a welcome half inch of leg room, another small change that made a big difference.

I rotated the kicker back one tooth too, still full range of motion but way better foot room.