View Full Version : my handlebars, check em


cesu pro
01-08-2007, 06:27 PM
don't recall the brand.... they were just some generic drag bars (my other xmas gift besides the mivv)


here's just a straight on shot
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/4042/img0254hk3.th.jpg (http://img81.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0254hk3.jpg)

slightly closer... and off centered
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/3192/img0252mx6.th.jpg (http://img180.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0252mx6.jpg)

from behind....
http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/4379/img0256gg5.th.jpg (http://img226.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0256gg5.jpg)


i really like the look and feel of the bars... but unfortunately they don't clear the tank, so i lost my handlebar locking capability as well as my low speed turn capability. i also had to re-route some of the cables which i can take more detailed pics of if anyone is interested,... but i imagine most people here would rather preserve the handlebar lock and such....

jmd
01-08-2007, 09:07 PM
They do look nice there, cesu, but i think the things you listed about them not doing would keep me from putting them on. Great pics, though. It's always good to be able to see all the options available...

Super Sneaky Steve
01-09-2007, 05:51 AM
They do look cool. Maybe you could bend them a little more to fit?

rndthought
01-09-2007, 09:15 AM
They do look cool. Maybe you could bend them a little more to fit?
What's with all this "bent to fit" busness lately... No sir, just don't like it. :lol:

cesus, the points you listed don't bother me too much (though I have a small garage and maneuvering is important) but I'd be more concerned about denting the tank there they hit...

cesu pro
01-09-2007, 10:41 AM
yeah,... it's definatley more of a hassle getting it into the garage now...

and the gas tank is a definite worry too... i'm trying to devise some sort of stopper to prevent me from hitting it and without looking too ugly... but, you get used it pretty quick and learn to be careful when doing tight manuevers...

i don't want to bend the bars, otherwise i would've just bought some renthals or something. i like the straight bar look, more cafe racer-ish (kinda) and the feel good at the position, so it's a sacrifice i guess i'm willing to take.