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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: blanton on January 29, 2012, 07:49:43 PM

Title: Handlebars back another inch for $20. or so.......
Post by: blanton on January 29, 2012, 07:49:43 PM
After thinking how nice one more inch back would be (handlebars) . I did this .......I had seen the plate on top the risers on this site before the crash......Thought I would try below them.....more pics if interrested.........blanton
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Post by: 556ALPHA on January 29, 2012, 07:57:04 PM
Would love to see additional pictures from the riders position showing all the bolts..tks
Title: Re: Handlebars back another inch for $20. or so.......
Post by: blanton on January 29, 2012, 08:10:36 PM
OK 556ALPHA......Bought a 3 by 12 by 1/2 6061 from Grainger.   Made a cardboard patern and cut with a jig saw....used the risers as a guide tool and drilled and tapped......they are mirrow image so after the first the next one went pretty fast..........
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Post by: blanton on January 29, 2012, 08:23:17 PM
Pic.
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Post by: ZG on January 29, 2012, 08:31:08 PM
Was the Kentucky Deluxe before, during, or after the design faze B?  ;)   ;D
 
Very creative, I like it!  8)
Title: Re: Handlebars back another inch for $20. or so.......
Post by: blanton on January 29, 2012, 08:42:55 PM
The KD just seemed like a good choice ZG.....I did keep the red paint on the shelf....
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Post by: 556ALPHA on January 29, 2012, 08:56:09 PM
VERY NICE!   Any mod to any lines required?
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Post by: ZG on January 29, 2012, 08:57:54 PM
Quote from: blanton on January 29, 2012, 08:42:55 PM
The KD just seemed like a good choice ZG.....I did keep the red paint on the shelf....

 :rotflmao:
 
Ya, I was gonna ask why no Blanton Bling on those adapter plates bro...  ;)
Title: Re: Handlebars back another inch for $20. or so.......
Post by: blanton on January 29, 2012, 09:02:35 PM
Since they went back and down the lines are OK 556ALPHA...
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Post by: blanton on January 29, 2012, 09:03:54 PM
And Thanks......
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Post by: 556ALPHA on January 29, 2012, 09:15:18 PM
pm sent blanton,
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Post by: blanton on January 29, 2012, 09:37:25 PM
The start 556ALPHA.......
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Post by: Gsun on January 29, 2012, 10:26:11 PM
Looks good, but is there as much bite on the bolts as the original holes? Are the original holes only 1/2" deep? The same hardness? How about the safety issue?
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Post by: blanton on January 29, 2012, 10:51:40 PM
Good questions Gsun.....The long bolts are the ones used with the risers....The short ones are the stock ones.......1/2 inch of thread bite seeemed OK but I could be wrong, Now you got me wondering...thanks
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Post by: The Pope on January 30, 2012, 04:14:49 AM
Looks good blanton.

As far as bolt bite, (I'm not sure of the size bolts used): Threads contact should be at least the same as the bolts diameter. So if it's an 8mm bolt (0.315") and the threaded hole is 8mm (0.315') or more, there should be no issue.
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Post by: 556ALPHA on January 30, 2012, 11:47:38 AM
These are what I have on the R1200RT, Blantons uses the same exact principal.  They work flawless on the RT.  The plate on Blantons looks to be the same thickness at the original bar thickness so I do not see an issue. 
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Post by: blanton on January 30, 2012, 01:14:26 PM
556ALPHA.....When you order from Grainger you might a well get enough for these..ben on for 30k and no regretes........blanton
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Post by: blanton on January 30, 2012, 01:21:41 PM
The forward Pegs...(not the red gutter guard).........
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Post by: 556ALPHA on January 30, 2012, 01:59:13 PM
I bet you can really stretch out with those.  I have an 09 and already use Ronnie's pegs.  They work out great for me since I am vertically challenged.   :(
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Post by: Rhino on January 30, 2012, 02:14:34 PM
Did the same thing on my 2010 but put the blocks on top of the 2" risers. I was able to move the bars back another 1 1/4".

(http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sreinschmidt/risers.jpg)
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Post by: Rhino on January 30, 2012, 02:20:41 PM
Your solution looks better. I could put mine on the bottom but I'm surprised there is enough clearance with the tank.
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Post by: 556ALPHA on January 30, 2012, 02:44:31 PM
NICE

How do you guys secure the brake lines where they were once bolted?
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Post by: Rhino on January 30, 2012, 04:20:49 PM
Quote from: 556ALPHA on January 30, 2012, 02:44:31 PM
NICE

How do you guys secure the brake lines where they were once bolted?

I made a simple bracket out of bar aluminum bolted to the riesers and used it to relocate the junction blocks.

(http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac177/sreinschmidt/bracket.jpg)