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Author Topic: Alternative handlebars again  (Read 1191 times)

CaptainSlow

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Alternative handlebars again
« on: March 15, 2013, 08:23:39 AM »
I have a shout at getting an F650GS 22mm handlebar - its a raised bar, and I remember the GS riding position is pretty comfortable so I'm tempted, but... will the switchgear fit???

Thanks as always!

(And yes, I'll stop asking questions and start getting the bike sorted soon!  ;) )
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Offline Barry

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Re: Alternative handlebars again
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2013, 09:55:13 AM »
Yes, provided cable lengths are OK it should fit as the bars are the correct diameter. It's only the 7/8" bars being 0.2mm larger in diameter that causes problems with the switchgear.
« Last Edit: March 15, 2013, 09:56:36 AM by bhodgson »
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Barry Cheshire, England 79 R45

CaptainSlow

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Re: Alternative handlebars again
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2013, 04:24:20 AM »
Thanks Barry  :)
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CaptainSlow

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Re: Alternative handlebars again
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2013, 02:10:11 AM »
Just a quick update to say I didn't get the F650GS bars in the end - I found some K75C bars which are supposed to be ideal for the R65, so I snapped them up quick  [smiley=thumbsup.gif] So thats one item finally sorted!
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Offline aarm

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Re: Alternative handlebars again
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2013, 08:21:49 PM »
Anymore where those came from? I discovered the same thing after reading that the K75C's don't really require any new cabling.
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CaptainSlow

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Re: Alternative handlebars again
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2013, 02:00:29 AM »
Found mine on ebay - amazingly I was the only bidder ??!!!!  :D
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