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The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => Accessories and Modifications - C10 => Topic started by: jim snyder on September 06, 2011, 10:37:25 AM

Title: Handlebar mods gone wild
Post by: jim snyder on September 06, 2011, 10:37:25 AM

Well as usual some mods seem to never end. I have been modding my handlebar setup off and on for the past 5 years looking for the perfect rding position. Being raised on Ninja type bikes (crotch rockets) I have had my fill of leaning forward, but the back and arms have been done with that for quite some time. I began several years ago with a set of GenMar risers. Then I added a second set of risers. Then I got a KB adaptor setup for 7/8" standard handlebars and added that to my two sets of Genmars. The other week I got a set of setback risers from Steve Roby and added them to my collection of other parts. The result while overwhelming does provide a very comfortable riding position. It may look wild, but it works. I guess I should have bought a set of Helibars years ago, but then I wouldn't have had all of this fun changing stuff.

Title: Re: Handlebar mods gone wild
Post by: snarf on September 06, 2011, 01:01:49 PM

I like it.  You should send the uppers to somebody this winter and get them powdercoated  :o

Title: Re: Handlebar mods gone wild
Post by: sroby on September 06, 2011, 01:40:25 PM

Jim good deal glad they worked out for you, Its all about the comfort factor I am running the helibars with the 1 1/4 genmar risers on my ole girl uhhh lawee it sure is conffyyy.  Steve

Title: Re: Handlebar mods gone wild
Post by: Steve in Sunny Fla on September 06, 2011, 04:05:27 PM

HMM, and here i am working on a setback -rubber isolated handlebar mount  8)
Steve

Title: Re: Handlebar mods gone wild
Post by: jim snyder on September 06, 2011, 05:35:22 PM

Quote from: Steve in Sunny Fla on September 06, 2011, 04:05:27 PM

HMM, and here i am working on a setback -rubber isolated handlebar mount  8)
Steve

Hey Steve,
 If you are using a Storz or KB bar adaptor I have a setback plate you can have if it will help. It moves the bars back towards you about an inch.

Title: Re: Handlebar mods gone wild
Post by: throb on September 06, 2011, 05:51:05 PM

Ever thought about trying some ape hangers on there??  :rotflmao:

Title: Re: Handlebar mods gone wild
Post by: Steve in Sunny Fla on September 07, 2011, 06:18:46 AM

Quote from: jim snyder on September 06, 2011, 05:35:22 PM

Hey Steve,
 If you are using a Storz or KB bar adaptor I have a setback plate you can have if it will help. It moves the bars back towards you about an inch.

  Thanks Jim, but I've been making handlebar adapter plates since 05, it was one of the first things I did on shoodaben, right around the time I was doing kneesavers- steve

Title: Re: Handlebar mods gone wild
Post by: Silverado on September 07, 2011, 10:52:44 AM

Riser on Riser with an adapter setback......ingenuity at it's finest.  ;)  Also like how you adapted a bracket to secure the throttle lock.  Thanks for the illustrations.....

I've got the KB risers and would like to add a setback adapter, similiar to Jim's design, that will allow more handle bar options.  Hadn't seen anything, until now, that would allow that type configuration.  Steve, looking forward to seeing what you have in the kettle.  8)

You guys are great!!!

Title: Re: Handlebar mods gone wild
Post by: jim snyder on September 07, 2011, 11:29:33 AM

Quote from: Silverado on September 07, 2011, 10:52:44 AM

Riser on Riser with an adapter setback......ingenuity at it's finest.  ;)  Also like how you adapted a bracket to secure the throttle lock.  Thanks for the illustrations.....

I've got the KB risers and would like to add a setback adapter, similiar to Jim's design, that will allow more handle bar options.  Hadn't seen anything, until now, that would allow that type configuration.  Steve, looking forward to seeing what you have in the kettle.  8)

You guys are great!!!

Thanks Silverado,
 The little throttle lock bracket is made from a piece of aluminum road sign. I'm not sure who is still making
the 7/8" bar adaptors. The two most popular were the KB (Kevin Baker design) and the Storz adaptor.
Murph used to carry them so check with him to see if they are still available.

Title: Re: Handlebar mods gone wild
Post by: Silverado on September 07, 2011, 11:39:43 AM

Thanks Jim,  i'm about to place an order with Murph to replace my brake and clutch lines, so I'll check with him to see if the 7/8" KB adapters are still available.

Title: Re: Handlebar mods gone wild
Post by: Feo on September 09, 2011, 07:01:23 PM

When I bought my C-10, it had 1-1/4" risers under the stock bars. High enough but my oft broken wrists didn't like the sweep of the stock bars.

When I purchased the pile of stuff I have been slowly unloading in the Sale section, I scored another set of risers and a tubular bar adapter setup.

Went with the tubular bar adapter, one set of risers, and a set of Ninja 650 bars a co-worker was throwing away.

Same height, but less sweep made them the right choice, plus they were threaded for my Throttlemeister.

Oh, and I'm 5 ft 8, and weigh too damn much.

 :D

Title: Re: Handlebar mods gone wild
Post by: gwb1340 on September 10, 2011, 06:14:14 PM

Jim,
how much longer did you have to make your brake lines?
Did you have to change cables or anything else?

Glenn

Title: Re: Handlebar mods gone wild
Post by: jim snyder on September 10, 2011, 08:07:10 PM

Quote from: gwb1340 on September 10, 2011, 06:14:14 PM

Jim,
how much longer did you have to make your brake lines?
Did you have to change cables or anything else?

Glenn

The only cable I had to buy was a longer choke cable from Murph, everything else I re-routed. Re-routed the throttle
cables down the right side of the frame. I went with the two line SS brake lines when I did the 4 pot brake mod to the front
I think they were 2" over.
I had to redo the clutch line a little also but I made it work.