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Post by asicman on Sept 11, 2008 23:49:47 GMT -5
I am looking to change the stock handle bars for a more cafe racer look but I want to avoid clip ons, can someone recommend a good set of Clubman or another type of bar that will give me the desired effect?
I was looking at the Clubman bars from Thumperstuff and Bikemaster, does anytone have an opinion on either of these?
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Post by milkman on Sept 11, 2008 23:56:02 GMT -5
all teh non-adjsuatable bars are prety similar mate, and you should be able to get some cheaply
there are some nice adjsutable tomaselli ones too but they're about $200??
have a look through old threads about clib on's vs clubmans etc, lots of pictures
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Post by solo2racr on Sept 12, 2008 0:16:33 GMT -5
I use to run a set of Bikemaster Clubman bars. They were OK but I prefer clip-ons. If your going cafe' and don't want clip-ons, clubmans are the way to go. Drag bars may be another option.
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Post by roadster on Sept 12, 2008 0:31:22 GMT -5
Also have a look at Mikesxs site - he's got some good clubmans - i got some of his clubman/cafe bars and like them a lot - not too 'racer' like.
Although after a recent argument with a car taillight I'm looking at the adjustable tomasellis to replace them - a bit narrower and, well, adjustable!
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Post by manxman on Sept 12, 2008 8:23:05 GMT -5
You might also want to check some of the Triumph Bonneville suppliers for "M" bars. Similar to clubmans but a flatter one piece design.
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Post by StewRoss on Sept 12, 2008 16:46:20 GMT -5
Ace bars, adjustable or not are fine...however, believe it or not clip-ons always seem more comfortable to me...on the SRs anyway. Some of the ace bars (clubman bars) take the bars what I consider to be too far forward of the triple clamp and can be quite a stretch...personal thing...I would suggest adjustable ones simply because they can be tailored a little to suit you. You have to do more to fit clip-ons of course, so it depends on how much you want to modify the bike. Compare the height and position of the clip-ons here on one of mine with the height of bikes with some ace bars and you can see what I mean...the drop angle of the bars is also an issue...for 'comfort' you might have say 5 to 7 degrees drop...for racing maybe 10 or perhaps even more if you're a Jarno Saarinen clone...  Finn, Jarno Saarinen, was famous for his steep clip-ons as well as a few other things (of course)...  SR  |
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Post by solo2racr on Sept 12, 2008 16:57:35 GMT -5
....Some of the ace bars (clubman bars) take the bars what I consider to be too far forward of the triple clamp and can be quite a stretch Same here. That is why I prefer clip-ons. |
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Post by rickg on Sept 15, 2008 17:24:31 GMT -5
I bought the clubman bikemaster bars from chaparral for 21$ an really like them they are wide enough for the tach and spedo and are very comfortable. I did cut about 1.5 inches off each side a they were a bit wide.
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Post by gcrank1 on Aug 19, 2023 22:34:59 GMT -5
I once had some old clubmans that were Deep! Rhink they were intended for the days of racing the old 250s and 305s, smaller bikes in length so a good sized rider could be comfy and not over stretched.
The less 'deep' ones Ive been running for years a just 'ok' but I have long arms, and as said, the wrist angle gets touchy as they drop off pretty quick.
Have tried Norton type 'flats' and the reach is good but the straight drag-bar look just is not good on the curvey SR. And the controls dont send the cables to the 'right places' for me, they are cramped and bend at odd angles.
Im about to get some low (2ish") rise 'Euro' bars, and very likely Id like the Norman Hyde M bars, quite sure that will solve the 'look' as well as the more important 'function' issues.
No matter what bars, Be Very Sure that on full to stops both ways that the controls Do Not Hit The Tank or pull the cables (especially the throttle!).
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