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Title: Thinking about new bars....not clip-ons though
Post by: 118811 on October 18, 2011, 10:19:21 PM
Thinking about new bars for my 98 M900,
Something a little more aggressive...but not clip-ons.
Maybe the Suburban Machinery M1's
Any other brands I should consider>
Thanks
Title: Re: Thinking about new bars....not clip-ons though
Post by: Howellerman on October 19, 2011, 02:53:02 PM
I really like my Suburban Machinery bars. I added Jesse Risers (eBay) to preserve some of the stock "rise", and they are easy to modify (I moved my controls inboard 1") as long as you have a drill press and some cobalt drills. Suburban Machinery bars are a wee bit expensive, however!
Title: Re: Thinking about new bars....not clip-ons though
Post by: 118811 on October 19, 2011, 05:41:21 PM
Thanks for your input Howellerman
I am still a little concerned with clearance & space issues in regards to stock
Headlight fairing.  I do want retain it.

Frederick
Title: Re: Thinking about new bars....not clip-ons though
Post by: NateNewThread on October 19, 2011, 05:44:18 PM
I swear by Rizoma. I haven't got their bars yet, but I plan on it. From what I hear its mostly a cosmetic upgrade, but with new risers you can make the bars higher or lower depending on preference. Hope this helps
Title: Re: Thinking about new bars....not clip-ons though
Post by: Mojo S2R on October 19, 2011, 08:57:18 PM
Have you thought about adjustable clubman style bars?

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=40123.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=40123.0)
Title: Re: Thinking about new bars....not clip-ons though
Post by: 118811 on October 21, 2011, 01:02:41 PM
Quote from: Mojo S2R on October 19, 2011, 08:57:18 PM
Have you thought about adjustable clubman style bars?

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=40123.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=40123.0)

Thanks MOJO<

We might have a winner here with the 7/8 Laverda bars!!!

[beer]
Title: Re: Thinking about new bars....not clip-ons though
Post by: teddy037.3 on October 22, 2011, 12:02:05 AM
+1 on the SM bars
Title: Re: Thinking about new bars....not clip-ons though
Post by: scduc on October 22, 2011, 06:46:26 AM
Quote from: NateNewThread on October 19, 2011, 05:44:18 PM
I swear by Rizoma. I haven't got their bars yet, but I plan on it. From what I hear its mostly a cosmetic upgrade, but with new risers you can make the bars higher or lower depending on preference. Hope this helps


I just put the Rizoma's on, and I have to say that there is a difference. They sit higher and are swept back more. Definately will take time to get used to, but my wrist are much happier. As for control, having the bars higher will make it turn slower. You will need to re-learn your lean.