First, they are aluminum vs. steel, and they are thick, so they help with feeling the vibes through the hands and wrists. See the pictures in the beginning of the post for a comparison. They change the stance very little. It isn't going to give you the feel of clip-ons. I do not have the bike anymore, so I can't take pictures. My wrists did not hit the tank, and I also checked to make sure that I wouldn't pinch my fingers. No manipulation or alteration needed to be done on the clutch or brake cable. I actually at the same time did my Spiegler lines, so I couldn't tell you for stock, but as I said, the height is not much different.
How To: Replace Stock Handlebars with Renthal Bars
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First, they are aluminum vs. steel, and they are thick, so they help with feeling the vibes through the hands and wrists. See the pictures in the beginning of the post for a comparison. They change the stance very little. It isn't going to give you the feel of clip-ons. I do not have the bike anymore, so I can't take pictures. My wrists did not hit the tank, and I also checked to make sure that I wouldn't pinch my fingers. No manipulation or alteration needed to be done on the clutch or brake cable. I actually at the same time did my Spiegler lines, so I couldn't tell you for stock, but as I said, the height is not much different.
09fz6rrydur
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i just flipped the risers and got the bar installed with 1" cut off the ends and it works great. i just need to get the bar end issue fixed. need to find/buy a tap and get it tapped out so i can get some bar ends. i have no interference with mirrors or levers. and im runing the kawi ninja mirrors.
09fz6rrydur
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thanks again to everyone on here that shows the how to, it was a breeze to get this done! 
thanks again to everyone on here that shows the how to, it was a breeze to get this done!
You're welcome. You need a 9/16" drill bit, and an M16 x 1.5 tap. If you were closer, I would help you.
09fz6rrydur
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no worries, its just a matter of stopping myself from fidigiting with the bikes and going to get the parts.
what kind of bar ends do i get after i drill them out? can i use the stock ones?
With those tools, you can use the stock ones. That is the point behind that. If you don't want to do that, they make pressure mounted bar ends that you can use.
The bars I used were the Renthal ultra road lows. Nothing removed was permanent.
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Danhayes333
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Yamaha xj6 / fz6r handlebars
Basically what I'm looking for is pretty much the same as the stock bars but not as much angle on the wrist, hopefully near to straight.
Is the bars you have like that? and also did you have to adjust the length ?
And if you've got the full name of the bars could you post please.
Thanks
Dan Hayes
Basically what I'm looking for is pretty much the same as the stock bars but not as much angle on the wrist, hopefully near to straight.
Is the bars you have like that? and also did you have to adjust the length ?
And if you've got the full name of the bars could you post please.
Thanks
Dan Hayes
Dan,
If you check the first post, I said what I used. Also, if you read through the thread, you also would know that I cut 1" off each end. They offer a slightly more aggressive riding position, and are a more quality bar that the stock steels. The aluminum bar dampens the vibration also.
If you check the first post, I said what I used. Also, if you read through the thread, you also would know that I cut 1" off each end. They offer a slightly more aggressive riding position, and are a more quality bar that the stock steels. The aluminum bar dampens the vibration also.
Idiosynocracy
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Unless you're broke like me it creates a rampant want to spend money lol
Motorcycles are like boats, but they aren't in the water....but waaaaaay better.
Not sure what you are asking, but there was plenty of clearance after the bars were installed.
You know what this thread is missing? More pics! Thanks for the guide! I got this bar installed tonight with the Renthal bar ends. Risers are flipped and instead of drilling a hole, I cut the plastic tab off. No rotation at all once it's all tightened up. These bars look awesome from the back without sacrificing any comfort!
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Jw if there are any short people that have done this swap and what their opinion is on the riding position? I'm about 5'3" and looking at some different options for swapping bars (Renthal, Rizoma, or FZ1). I ride upright most of the time, so I don't want a super aggressive sporty position, but because I'm short, I probably wouldn't mind have the bar a little lower and/or closer to me - just not low and forward where my weight is on my arms.