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hksigman
Joined: 09 Jan 2005
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Location: san diego california
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 Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 10:13 pm Post subject: stock bar size? |
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what size are the stock bars?clamps? I dont like the feel or look of the stock bars. i would like to get something more in the size/shape of the bars on my Tuono or even some magura bars like my S4R.
Maybe those will help so i dont feel like im ridin ON TOP of the bike.
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matt maroon
2004 Ducati S4R "HOOLEGN"
2004 Moto Guzzi Stone
2003 Aprilia Tuono "THORR"
2003 Moto Guzzi Titanium
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keithcross
Joined: 20 May 2004
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Location: Hampshire England
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| Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 2:41 am Post subject: |
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Hi
The standard handlebars are, as with most bikes 7/8 of an inch. If you want to fit lager diameter handlebars you will need to fit larger handlebar clamps. These should ba avaibale from a motor cycle shop that sells the larger bars. Be aware though that the bars you purchase will have to be able to accept 7/8 switchgear etc. Taper bars seem to be favorite.
Keith
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mcmoto
Joined: 17 Jan 2005
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Location: Tulsa, Ok
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| Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 1:22 pm Post subject: Me too |
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Hated the Stock bars on the bike....Ditched them immediately!
Here is my $11.50 "quickie mod"
Remove Old bars and chunk em...
Buy a set of standard 7/8" Diameter drag bars.
Remove Clamps from top of tree and Turn arround shimming with Fender washers. The washers sit between the top of the tree and the bottom of the riser clamps, you only need about 3/8" max rise.
Install the Drag Bars and realize why you had to shim the riser clamps. (the bars miss the top of the fork tubes by 1/16").
Mark and drill holes for your controls.
Reroute the cables so as noting is binding or crimped.
Ye- haw, there you go!! Cheap and it gives you a nice riding position.
I have pics if your interested in seeing this for yourself.
The future goal for this project mz is to custom machine a top tree that
has mounts built in for carbon fiber handlebar tubes....Way freekin sweet!
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bikemike
Joined: 09 Jan 2005
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Location: st augustine fl
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| Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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Post some pictures of this if you would.
Mike |
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hksigman
Joined: 09 Jan 2005
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Location: san diego california
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| Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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definitely let me some pics.
I ordered some X-5 bars in cr-lo in black they are 7/8" so dont have to worry about the different risers right now.
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matt maroon
2004 Ducati S4R "HOOLEGN"
2004 Moto Guzzi Stone
2003 Aprilia Tuono "THORR"
2003 Moto Guzzi Titanium
2001 MZ Black Panther "660 THMP" |
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hulagun
Joined: 13 Sep 2004
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Location: san francisco, CA
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| Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 4:45 am Post subject: bars |
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Check out the Baghira Mods and Accessories thread for the 4-1-1 on installing Pro Tapers, with photos.
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