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The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => The Bike - C10 => Topic started by: flightrisk66 on March 14, 2014, 04:12:59 PM

Title: handle bars
Post by: flightrisk66 on March 14, 2014, 04:12:59 PM

Hey gang what is involved in raising up the handlebars say 4 inches or maybe even a little more.I love this bike but the forward lean hurts my old wrists on long rides. Thanks in advance for your answers Kev.

Title: Re: handle bars
Post by: Strawboss on March 14, 2014, 06:21:20 PM

Heli-Bars

https://www.helibars.com/ (https://www.helibars.com/)

Title: Re: handle bars
Post by: fred-houston on March 15, 2014, 10:47:59 AM

Heli-Bars is one way or you can covert to 7/8 inch bars.  Neither way is inexpensive.

To go the 7/8 inch bar route you will need the bars of course with bar ends, and longer brake and clutch lines.  You will probably need a longer choke cable depending on how high you go.  You will also need adapters to mount the bars.

I have done two 7/8 inch conversions, here is a picture of the first using Goldwing Gl1200 bars.

(http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww100/bmwgs_ah/Motorcycle/IMG_0116.jpg)

Title: Re: handle bars
Post by: flightrisk66 on March 16, 2014, 12:51:14 PM

Thanks Fred and Straw I will probably go with heli bars but I will have to save a little coin.Thanks again,Kev