Author Topic: Are these bars on right, or are they upside down? (Read 2523 times)

robdrobd · « **on:** September 05, 2009, 06:43:17 AM »

These bars were mounted like this when I received the bike. They seem to work fine but they look funny to me. If they are not right, does someone have a pic of how they should look?

Alan F. · « **Reply #1 on:** September 05, 2009, 06:50:08 AM »

Those are 'clubman' bars, they're designed to be mounted both ways so that you can ride all week as you have them mounted, and then on weekends when you take it to the track, or head out with your buddies for a hard ride, you can flip those bars over and have a much more aggressive riding position. The simple change of shifting your weight more to the front of the bike will allow better handling and better braking, but they probably won't be more comfortable.

I'm sure tons of pictures will follow.

dusterdude · « **Reply #2 on:** September 05, 2009, 10:57:04 AM »

thats the way i have mine mounted

joeb · « **Reply #3 on:** September 05, 2009, 10:59:25 AM »

have mine in the down posistion they are comfey very little pressure on the forarms. I like them.

Gordon · « **Reply #4 on:** September 05, 2009, 01:38:53 PM »

To each his own, but in my opinion I don't see how anyone could think they're meant to be used in that position, even if only part-time. The angle of the pull-back in that upside down position would be murder on your wrists.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #5 on:** September 05, 2009, 02:06:53 PM »

mine are upside down from what you have pictured.
and yes, they're murder on the wrist unless you're crouched down the whole time.

robdrobd · « **Reply #6 on:** September 05, 2009, 02:11:20 PM »

Mine are actually fairly comfy, but I like the low profile look a little better.

RichPugh · « **Reply #7 on:** September 05, 2009, 02:15:36 PM »

They can be mounted either or... Mine are also upside down from your pic and are fine on my wrist... I have then pulled back somewhat... Comfy... perfect sport stance.

Gordon · « **Reply #8 on:** September 05, 2009, 02:16:06 PM »

Quote from: robdrobd on September 05, 2009, 02:11:20 PM

Mine are actually fairly comfy, but I like the low profile look a little better.

Some feel differently, but clubman bars (mounted correctly) on a bike with stock footpegs aren't comfortable at all. If you want a lower bar that still allows for a comfortable riding position and room for the master cylinder, try a Euro or Supersport handlebar.

Qingdao · « **Reply #9 on:** September 05, 2009, 02:45:52 PM »

Never had much pain on the flippy floppy bars. $:-\$ maybe I am just in great shape!

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #10 on:** September 05, 2009, 03:12:12 PM »

the 77-78 upper tree has a higher (and further back) bar cradle, allowing for more adjustment of the bars. mine are touching the tree. I think I'm going with clipons later.

Alan F. · « **Reply #11 on:** September 05, 2009, 07:12:34 PM »

Quote from: Qingdao on September 05, 2009, 02:45:52 PM

Never had much pain on the flippy floppy bars. $:-\$ maybe I am just in great shape!

And you're what, 23?

robdrobd · « **Reply #12 on:** September 05, 2009, 07:38:07 PM »

I have pain all over the damn place and I'm only 32!

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #13 on:** September 05, 2009, 08:40:03 PM »

me too dude.

moham · « **Reply #14 on:** September 05, 2009, 09:08:49 PM »

Quote from: robdrobd on September 05, 2009, 07:38:07 PM

I have pain all over the damn place and I'm only 32!

what a wonderful opportunity/excuse to explore the world of pharmacology...

Zaipai · « **Reply #15 on:** September 05, 2009, 09:48:19 PM »

Quote from: moham on September 05, 2009, 09:08:49 PM

Quote from: robdrobd on September 05, 2009, 07:38:07 PM
I have pain all over the damn place and I'm only 32!

what a wonderful opportunity/excuse to explore the world of pharmacology...

Better living through chemicals..

Hope · « **Reply #16 on:** September 05, 2009, 11:31:23 PM »

my abandoned cafe project says point them down....

doh! Just realized when I looked at that picture that Cassandra is getting a new, shiny, undented, unscratched points cover..... since the project has been abandoned, that points cover is going on my gold bike!

Zaipai · « **Reply #17 on:** September 06, 2009, 06:44:31 AM »

Quote from: Hope on September 05, 2009, 11:31:23 PM

my abandoned cafe project says point them down....

doh! Just realized when I looked at that picture that Cassandra is getting a new, shiny, undented, unscratched points cover..... since the project has been abandoned, that points cover is going on my gold bike!

Why abandon that project bike? It seems to be going good...

joeb · « **Reply #18 on:** September 06, 2009, 06:46:07 AM »

I also have rearsets so my posistion is more nuetral. Try being 54 thank god for cvs.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #19 on:** September 06, 2009, 09:53:55 AM »

OOH! I want rearsets!

hapakev · « **Reply #20 on:** September 06, 2009, 02:27:36 PM »

Quote from: joeb on September 06, 2009, 06:46:07 AM

I also have rearsets so my posistion is more nuetral. Try being 54 thank god for cvs.

What rearsets are you running? has anybody used the raask on a 77-78 750f? I'm thinking of using some from a cbr600f4i. any thoughts?

joeb · « **Reply #21 on:** September 06, 2009, 03:52:32 PM »

Using Raask rearsets and not very cheap.

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