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| Posted: 21 Aug 2007 07:53 Last Edited By: XbRidr | [?] |
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| I was thinking about changing my handle bars on my 07 Xb12s for a more aggressive ride. Does anyone have any recommendations? | |
| Posted: 21 Aug 2007 09:37 | [?] |
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| Crossroads. Or for a cheaper alternative, Pro Tapers. | |
| Posted: 21 Aug 2007 09:52 | [?] |
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lsl superbike handlebars
they come anodised in several colours. |
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| Posted: 22 Aug 2007 09:09 | [?] |
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| Has anyone changed there handle bars on there Xb12s? | |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2007 09:41 | [?] |
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ofcourse...1st mod i did 
getting rid off: mickey mouse ears (mirrors) tail section superbike handlebar 
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| Posted: 23 Aug 2007 18:17 | [?] |
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| LeFox do you have any pics of your bike? Also a link to the website for the handlebars? | |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2007 18:48 | [?] |
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LeFox do you have any pics of your bike? Also a link to the website for the handlebars? pics are outdated, but waiting till the winter-mods i got planned to take new ones...so they will get updated, but not telling my plans 
click you're in luck, xbridr, i just found a good u.s. based lsl supplier lsl-supplier |
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| Posted: 24 Aug 2007 16:23 | [?] |
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LeFox,
How much lower than stock are your handlebars? I was looking at ProTapers, and LSL and wondering how many types of handlebars can there be? I also have been eying those Crossroads bars, they are quite a bit more expensive, but money isn't everything. thank you for any light you may shine on these questions. DOOM |
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| Posted: 24 Aug 2007 17:33 | [?] |
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if you look here, you can see the different kinds of handlebars.
that's not taking the dirtbike handlebars. i think the standard buell handlebar is about the same as bmw. |
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| Posted: 24 Aug 2007 22:12 | [?] |
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LeFox,
I saw that, but on the ProTaper site, there are like one million different kinds. Do you have to try everyone to find the set that is most comfortable for me? I want black bars, but I am thinking about just going with the Crossroads bars. I want a more agressive position, but not uncomfortable. I live in Wyoming, where in July of 2005 a man was blown (by wind) off of his bike and killed. I would like to cut down on the wind as much as possible, I may go to the R front fairing. Anywho, thanks for the info. DOOM |
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| Posted: 24 Aug 2007 22:55 | [?] |
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doom, you got an xbs?
get on r-fairing on that and you will take more wind than with the original s-fairing. why? with the xbr you're more in a sporty position, leaning more forward, thus your body & head position is lower. with all due respect, but if the guy was blown of his bike by wind, should he have been riding at that time? i rode a naked in upright position with no fairing at all at round 280km/h (174mph) and didn't fall or get blown off and i'm not a big guy (74kg/163lb,lbs) if that guy got blown of his bike, he must have been in a hurricane or not riding in a safe manner. you got a link to that protaper site, cause the one i found doesn't seem to offer that many. to get rid of any missunderstandings, what do you mean with a more agressive position. wider bars, lower, more forward...? |
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| Posted: 24 Aug 2007 23:14 | [?] |
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LeFox,
Okay, a million MAY have been an exaggeration (SP?). There were three types, but when I clicked on one it had so many sizes listed, or maybe I just didn't read it correctly. The guy who was killed was on a custom or Harley or something. We get gusts up to 80 miles an hour in town. I would guess that if an 80mph gust of wind hits you from the side on a bike, it would be bad. The wind is crazy here in Wyoming. http://www.protaper.com/contents/products/han ... DOOM Maybe they are for different bikes? |
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| Posted: 24 Aug 2007 23:21 Last Edited By: Thulsadoom | [?] |
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LeFox,
I don't understand how you can get more wind being lower, with fairing, if I went with the R front end. Actually, I don't have a bike yet. I am going to get a 2008 Scg. DOOM |
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| Posted: 25 Aug 2007 08:47 Last Edited By: LeFox | [?] |
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Okay, a million MAY have been an exaggeration (SP?). There were three types, but when I clicked on one it had so many sizes listed, or maybe I just didn't read it correctly. wel, i must say that the rise on the protaper, if the conversion is correct, is pretty high. personally, for an xbs, i wouldn't go higher than a 82mm rise so if you choose the contour like you pointed out from the link, the choice would be: - carmichael - rm low/pastrana mx - woods lo - cr mid - universal lo - mini lo comfort for width depends on how agressive you want to look and how broad your shoulders are. but now you would have to contact the dealer and see which one fits without hitting the airbox-cover in full turn. Quote:
I don't understand how you can get more wind being lower, with fairing, if I went with the R front end ok, you mean a complete front end, with clip-ons? kind of takes away the steeringfun and comfort position of the xbs model, but tastes differ... maybe you should take a look at the drag-bars then...they bring you a bit lower, a bit more forward and a lot more agressive. |
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| Posted: 20 Nov 2007 18:54 | [?] |
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I'd like a set of stock XBS handlebars. If you are interested in selling your old pair pm or email me here:
unbreakableMDS@hotmail.com |
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| Posted: 25 Feb 2008 11:00 | [?] |
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I am interested in after market handlebars, but I am not sure what to get either. There just are too many options. I feel like my stock handlebars are too high, and I am looking for a more aggressive position. I like Typeone's setup very much. I don't know what size bars to get to accommodate my stock bar clamps.
This is what I was looking at, but I have no idea if they are going to be more aggressive or even fit my stock clamps and throttle and other parts attached to the handlebar. P.S. I don't favor the looks of clipon's. Can someone please help me? Also, I want to know if there are weights in my stock handlebars that I have to transfer to the aftermarket ones. |
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| Posted: 25 Feb 2008 13:46 | [?] |
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Quoting JWolk217
This is what I was looking at, but I have no idea if they are going to be more aggressive or even fit my stock clamps and throttle and other parts attached to the handlebar. P.S. I don't favor the looks of clipon's. Can someone please help me? rizoma's are a bit wider and a bit higher. not what you are looking for! in your case, i would go for a straight bar...a more streetfighter style. example: click1 look for a bar with a rise <60mm
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| Posted: 25 Feb 2008 16:00 | [?] |
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| I fitted renthal bars on my xb12s. The lowered me about 3 inches and got rid of those chrome bars. You can also flip some renthals upside down to drop them even further like clip-ons. | |
| Posted: 01 Mar 2008 22:36 | [?] |
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| Go with CR Low Bend bars. I had them on my Buell and loved them. Driven Racing makes some really nice for a reasonable price. PM me if interested | |
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I'm having a ton of trouble searching. I thought I knew how to use the internet. I am part of Generation Y....
Anyway, can someone link to where I can price clip-ons that will fit an '03 XB9S, please? I tried the Crossroads website, but I can't find a link to Buell products and their links don't seem to exist, anyway. |
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| Posted: 08 Mar 2008 10:58 Last Edited By: LeFox | [?] |
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Quoting bleblanc03
Anyway, can someone link to where I can price clip-ons that will fit an '03 XB9S, please? I tried the Crossroads website, but I can't find a link to Buell products and their links don't seem to exist, anyway. - 1 - 2 (do a search for clip => searchbox bottom right) - 3 - 4 etc... |
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| Posted: 08 Mar 2008 19:54 | [?] |
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| Thank you. | |
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Question,
Just like JWolk217, I was looking at the Rizoma, what im wondering is if either version of the Rizoma bar will fit on a xb12s? I thought I heard someone say along time ago only the conical would fit, but would the standard 22mm work as well? |
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| Posted: 08 Mar 2008 22:17 | [?] |
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Quoting dgp
Just like JWolk217, I was looking at the Rizoma, what im wondering is if either version of the Rizoma bar will fit on a xb12s? if you fit other clamps, yeah 
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| Posted: 09 Mar 2008 23:30 | [?] |
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I am looking for my ideal bar:
[1] a more agressive/lower positioned bar [2] one that I do not have to buy a clamp riser [3] one that is the same diameter of my stock bar so I don't have to worry about the throttle tube not fitting [4] a bar that does not have the "dirtbike" style cross bar [5] a bar that does not hit the tank when turning What are my options? Does anyone have a picture of what I am looking for? |
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| Posted: 10 Mar 2008 01:44 | [?] |
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| The MX Style bars with the cross brace can always be removed. Most 7/8" MX style bars come with the cross brace. You will need a 7/8 bar. I would suggest going with the CR low style bar. Lower then stock and not that aggressive on the backwards sweep. Driven racing, Renthal, ProTaper all make good bars. I recently have sold alot of the Driven Racing CR Low style bars for fighter projects and I use them on all my bikes. | |
| Posted: 23 Mar 2008 11:25 | [?] |
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Does anyone know the dimensions of the stock 07 XB12s handlebars? Width, rise, pullback, and diameter? After looking at these Rizoma 'Conus' Tapered 29mm Handlebars, I didn't know what the 29mm meant. Will my stock clamps work with these?
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2008 11:38 | [?] |
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A couple of questions:
1. How much are the Driven Racing bars (I have a 2003 XB9S)? 2. Do they have the little hole for the knob that keeps the headlight switch housing from moving around? |
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2008 12:52 | [?] |
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Quoting bleblanc03
1. How much are the Driven Racing bars (I have a 2003 XB9S)?  where did you see there??? will probably differ depending on the profit marging of seller.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2008 14:18 | [?] |
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Driven racing makes 2 types of bars. The 7/8" bars are $60 and the 1 1/8" Fatty Tapered bars are $70 shipped. They do not have the hole for the switch but most people just notch out or drill a hole on all the MX style bars.
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A couple of questions: 1. How much are the Driven Racing bars (I have a 2003 XB9S)? 2. Do they have the little hole for the knob that keeps the headlight switch housing from moving around? |
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