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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Jul 26, 2010 21:35:19 GMT 1
These would be interesting to try and I imagine would substantially change the handling.  |
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ED-CASE
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Post by ED-CASE on Nov 21, 2010 20:44:10 GMT 1
Certainly would overcome the difficulty I found in trying to devise clip-ons for my NTV
I wanted to keep as much of the standard steering-lock angles as possible yet retain the fat tank
The above "Cafe-Racer" handlebars appear to solve both problems
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....
All the best
Ed
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ED-CASE
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Post by ED-CASE on Nov 21, 2010 20:49:16 GMT 1
"And another thing..."
Re-reading the above, "...effect on handling..."
The rider's c.o.g. would be slightly further forward and lower, I think
The rider's eyes would also be nearer the mirrors, widening a little the arc of view to the rear
Has anyone here tried a set of these?
If so, did they find a need to move the footrests proportionally rearward?
All the best
Ed
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peewit
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Post by peewit on Feb 28, 2011 10:57:29 GMT 1
does anyone know where to buy these cafe racer bars? il stick a set on and see what its like. they look good
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outlaw
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Post by outlaw on Feb 28, 2011 12:30:30 GMT 1
ebay has a few of them
Item number: 110651250842
Item number: 290539570074
Item number: 220746109778
type in ace bars
outlaw
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Post by McF on Feb 28, 2011 22:21:06 GMT 1
does anyone know where to buy these cafe racer bars? il stick a set on and see what its like. they look good As Outlaw says, they're Ace Bars. Clearly they're only going to fit the NTV650. The biggest headache fitting them I think will be cable routing and that can be a nightmare, but only the start of things. As Ed mentions, without altering the footrests, I think the riding position will be very uncomfortable (I wouldn't be worried about the CoG) and sorry to be a nag, but do check with your insurers first, they would probably treat this as a modification |
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peewit
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Post by peewit on Mar 2, 2011 17:17:35 GMT 1
cheers guys, il have a look at them now and buy a set. regarding the cable lenghts, when i picked the bike up it had flat bars on with stupidly high risers so i should be ok. cheers guys
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Post by peewit on Mar 2, 2011 17:22:00 GMT 1
forgot to comment on the foot pegs, i would be pretty sure that something will need to be changed in that area. i have loads of different ones in the shed so il have a play with a few and let you all know the results
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