Anyone changed the handlebars?

[Jojo]

I would prefer the bars to be lower and further forward. I might try these bars and see how it feels. Would probably need to shorten brake lines and tidy up wiring, etc to make it look decent.

 

[Fullum]

I would prefer the bars to be lower and further forward. I might try these bars and see how it feels. Would probably need to shorten brake lines and tidy up wiring, etc to make it look decent.

Hello I think I've seen something on this facebook page; https://fr-fr.facebook.com/groups/4367141670014011/posts/4966317660096406/?mibextid=6NoCDW
There is a lot of Europeans you customise there CE04, it's easier to have after market accessories, it's actually easier to order on Europeans site compare too order through my dealer here in Montréal.
Good luck
Yves

 

[Jojo]

Hello I think I've seen something on this facebook page; https://fr-fr.facebook.com/groups/4367141670014011/posts/4966317660096406/?mibextid=6NoCDW
There is a lot of Europeans you customise there CE04, it's easier to have after market accessories, it's actually easier to order on Europeans site compare too order through my dealer here in Montréal.
Good luck
Yves

Thanks, I found this on that Facebook page. I like it!

 

[Fullum]

Thanks, I found this on that Facebook page. I like it!

Great happy for you.

 

[korinthias]

Hello I think I've seen something on this facebook page; https://fr-fr.facebook.com/groups/4367141670014011/posts/4966317660096406/?mibextid=6NoCDW
There is a lot of Europeans you customise there CE04, it's easier to have after market accessories, it's actually easier to order on Europeans site compare too order through my dealer here in Montréal.
Good luck
Yves

That’s really interesting. I find the stock bars are too high and have me leaning backwards all the time…

 

[korinthias]

I would prefer the bars to be lower and further forward. I might try these bars and see how it feels. Would probably need to shorten brake lines and tidy up wiring, etc to make it look decent.

Post up a pic, when you’ve done the deed!

 

[Jojo]

Getting there on the bar replacement but still a lot to do. Regular bar risers don't fit as somebody at BMW thought it'd be a good idea to not straddle the bar clamp bolts symmetrically and also not split the clamp halves in one plane. I'm going to have to do some machining but have it assembled using one bolt on each riser for now. I will get shorter brake lines and tidy up the wiring too. May also paint the bare alloy around the steering hub black. I think it looks great and it feels a lot better than the high stock bars.

 

[Jojo]

Bar mods complete. Machined the risers, new brake lines fitted, steering hub painted and wiring tidied up.

 

[Rootctrl]

Bar mods complete. Machined the risers, new brake lines fitted, steering hub painted and wiring tidied up.

How does it ride now, possible to get a write up?

 

[Fullum]

It look nice! compare to our Tron look a like...

 

[Jojo]

I've since printed out a cover to tidy up the look around the steering head. See pictures attached. I love the riding position now. Hands are further forward and slightly lower. Always felt the bars put my hands and the mirrors too far back and like I needed to lean slightly back further than comfortable. Now it feels much better and a bit more aggressive for wrestling the bike around.

 

[korinthias]

Excellent. Looks like the factory did it themselves! I also find the riding position a bit too upright, which makes the seat even more challenging. Unfortunately I wouldn’t have the tools to create the replacement parts. Maybe @Jojo you should consider producing a conversion kit…?

 

[Fullum]

Bravo! great work!
Yves