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Fogcity
Posted on Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 11:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So if I like the wide feel of the stock handlebars, but I want to get a lower, slightly more agressive riding position, what would be the claer choice?

I thought of clip-ons, but I'm not wanting to give up the width.

Thanks
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Littlebuggles
Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 12:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm gonna suggest you check the knowledge vault on this one, it's been discussed a lot and there are many bars on the market but a few favorites for these due to the wide tank...

There may be a thread here too if you have time to check the archives...

I have had dirt bike bars, clip ons and currently have the Crossroads bars on, they seem a little low for my normal commuter riding but are great when I get into the canyons.
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Fogcity
Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 12:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks. I've checked the archives and did find it usefull. I was just wondering if there were any more ideas.

Speaking if ideas, what would keep me from just rotating my stock M2 bars forward and down a bit (besides my lack of imagination)? Couldn't I do that and then re-adjust the controls?
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Pdhockey31
Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 01:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

you could either go with the crossroads clip-on style bars which push your hands in 1.5" or you could search for bars that will in the existing tripe-tree clamp that would give the desired riding position...
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Littlebuggles
Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 03:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well you could shift the bars in the clamps. Realistically, all riders should adjust bars and controls for their fit when they get their bike...

Have you seen folks riding ten-speeds with the drop bars flipped over? I don't think you want to rotate the bars TOO much...
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Djkaplan
Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 08:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Crossroads bars that bolt to the top of the upper triple clamp (not clip-ons) are wider than stock M2 handlebars.





Here is a pic of them installed on my M2. The bars clear the tank at full lock, but just barely.





These bars were too wide for me. I modified my flyscreen to clear the front brake reservoir and shortened the bars as far as they'd go - about 27". The riding position works well with peg risers, but it might be a bit too racey for some.
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Chasespeed
Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 09:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I like the crossroads, BUT, overall, I think the bars that were the most comfortable, are a set of dirt bike bars, the bars I prefered the most, were the Renthal. They have the removeable cross brace(so you can use your dash and ignition).

They are lower, just as wide, and cleared the tank on my X1 without an issue..in fact with plenty of room.

I am currently running a set of the K&N clubman bars, though, they are flipped upside down..due to top triple clearance issues...

Hope that helps...

Chase
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Sickquad
Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 09:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I shifted my bars just a 1/2 inch after owning the bike a couple of years. It was a huge difference. For me just a small change improved my riding position a lot.
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Fogcity
Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 11:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Great suggestions - thanks.
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Bad_karma
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 12:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Fogcity

Try any 7/8" bar. I had straight drag bars from web before i went to clamp ons and they where just about an 1.5" shorter than the stock bars.
Joe
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Kilroy
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 07:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I put S3 handlebars on my '00 M2. They are a little narrower and slightly flatter than the M2 bars, ,which might be the position adjustment you are looking for, plus you can check them out at the dealer and see how they feel before you put down the $$
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