Hi all,
After a spill at the weekend (ouch), can anyone tell me what model of Renthal handlebars I could get as a replacement to the original 900 bars?
I'm guessing they're going to be cheaper than Yam originals!
I don't mind if they're a tad wider, but I still want them the same pitch etc, so there's no change to the riding position.
I will be fitting my GS1150 handguards onto them also, will this be a problem?
Many thanks,
Paul
Renthal Handlebars For The 900
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, Jul 20 2009 12:34 pm
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Posted 20 July 2009 - 12:34 pm
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Posted 20 July 2009 - 01:01 pm
QUOTE(beeble-tdm9 @ Mon 20th Jul 2009, 01:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,
After a spill at the weekend (ouch), can anyone tell me what model of Renthal handlebars I could get as a replacement to the original 900 bars?
I'm guessing they're going to be cheaper than Yam originals!
I don't mind if they're a tad wider, but I still want them the same pitch etc, so there's no change to the riding position.
I will be fitting my GS1150 handguards onto them also, will this be a problem?
Many thanks,
Paul
After a spill at the weekend (ouch), can anyone tell me what model of Renthal handlebars I could get as a replacement to the original 900 bars?
I'm guessing they're going to be cheaper than Yam originals!
I don't mind if they're a tad wider, but I still want them the same pitch etc, so there's no change to the riding position.
I will be fitting my GS1150 handguards onto them also, will this be a problem?
Many thanks,
Paul
Renthal 755 are probable the closest to the stock bars
the 754 are approx 15mm lower & the 756 are approx 20mm taller.
I was thinking of trying the 756's on my 9'er rather than the extension blocks.
TAM
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Posted 20 July 2009 - 03:45 pm
I have 755 medium road bars on mine.
and they can be fitted easily with DL650 handguards using Motrax crash protectors.
If you want any more detailed pics, let me know.
Trev
and they can be fitted easily with DL650 handguards using Motrax crash protectors.
If you want any more detailed pics, let me know.
Trev
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Posted 20 July 2009 - 04:59 pm
Thanks for the feedback guys. I like those bars..
I've just spoke to my local shop, they reckon they can get original bars for £69 which is much better than I anticipated, but I think those Renthals might have won me over
I've just spoke to my local shop, they reckon they can get original bars for £69 which is much better than I anticipated, but I think those Renthals might have won me over
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Currently Own: 2003 Yamaha TDM900, 1981 Honda CX500 US Custom, 1995 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
Previously Owned: 1997 Yamaha SR125, 1998 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
Currently Own: 2003 Yamaha TDM900, 1981 Honda CX500 US Custom, 1995 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
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Posted 20 July 2009 - 05:29 pm
This is where I got mine. Very quick delivery and good prices.
http://www.bandcexpr....pl?cat=HB-ROAD
http://www.bandcexpr....pl?cat=HB-ROAD
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Posted 20 July 2009 - 08:47 pm
Hi Trevini ,any chance to get a pic with the original bar next to it ,to see the diference of size ??
please
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Posted 20 July 2009 - 09:02 pm
Sorry, don't think I can oblige on that one, as the original bars were bent quite badly and I'm not sure if I still have them! I will have a look for you, though.
Height is pretty much the same. The Renthals are about 20mm wider each side and don't pull back quite as much (straighter), which I find more comfortable. The bars are quite different visually because the standard bars are a fair bit narrower before they bend up from the middle clamp section and also bend upwards at a steeper angle. I think a few people have successfully cut the extra 20mm from the ends and tapped a 16mm metric fine thread to use standard Yamaha bar ends. If you wanted the Renthal look, but retain the standard width, that would be the way to go.
Height is pretty much the same. The Renthals are about 20mm wider each side and don't pull back quite as much (straighter), which I find more comfortable. The bars are quite different visually because the standard bars are a fair bit narrower before they bend up from the middle clamp section and also bend upwards at a steeper angle. I think a few people have successfully cut the extra 20mm from the ends and tapped a 16mm metric fine thread to use standard Yamaha bar ends. If you wanted the Renthal look, but retain the standard width, that would be the way to go.
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Posted 26 July 2009 - 09:18 pm
Got my Renthals on with Motrax bar ends.... looks really good, thanks.
Although I was disappointed to find that the 755's are actually lower than the originals (can't tell the difference in riding position), but it meant I had to butcher the 1150GS handguards to make them fit.
Although I was disappointed to find that the 755's are actually lower than the originals (can't tell the difference in riding position), but it meant I had to butcher the 1150GS handguards to make them fit.
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Previously Owned: 1997 Yamaha SR125, 1998 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
Currently Own: 2003 Yamaha TDM900, 1981 Honda CX500 US Custom, 1995 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
Previously Owned: 1997 Yamaha SR125, 1998 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
Currently Own: 2003 Yamaha TDM900, 1981 Honda CX500 US Custom, 1995 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
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Posted 26 July 2009 - 09:38 pm
QUOTE(beeble-tdm9 @ Sun 26th Jul 2009, 10:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got my Renthals on with Motrax bar ends.... looks really good, thanks.
Although I was disappointed to find that the 755's are actually lower than the originals (can't tell the difference in riding position), but it meant I had to butcher the 1150GS handguards to make them fit.
Although I was disappointed to find that the 755's are actually lower than the originals (can't tell the difference in riding position), but it meant I had to butcher the 1150GS handguards to make them fit.
Moan Moan Moan. Thats all you do. I had to change bikes, never mind bars
Hope you are ok Paul
Matt
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