Comments on: Installing Clubman Bars (The Hard Way) http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/ Blood, Sweat, Tears and Grease Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:44:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: admin http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-16 admin Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:39:28 +0000 http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-16 No need for new controls, you can easily run the wires outside. I suspect this is the method most people use. I was just being kind of picky by running my wires internally. No need for new controls, you can easily run the wires outside. I suspect this is the method most people use. I was just being kind of picky by running my wires internally.

]]> By: Timpala http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-15 Timpala Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:38:52 +0000 http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-15 I am getting ready to put some new clubman handlebars on my CB550. If I were to run the wires outside, would I need new control switches? I am also considering putting on Norman Hyde M bars. Anyway, thanks for posting this. My stress level goes through the roof when mechanical issues like this occur. I have to remind myself that it is fun... when I am riding of course. I am getting ready to put some new clubman handlebars on my CB550. If I were to run the wires outside, would I need new control switches? I am also considering putting on Norman Hyde M bars. Anyway, thanks for posting this. My stress level goes through the roof when mechanical issues like this occur. I have to remind myself that it is fun… when I am riding of course.

]]> By: T Weir http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-14 T Weir Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:14:47 +0000 http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-14 One more comment on the bars. I did not loose much turning radius with drag bars, but the controls did hit the tank. So to keep from damaging the tank, I am going to build up the steering stops with JB Weld to keep that from happening. I can remove that later if I go back stock. One more comment on the bars. I did not loose much turning radius with drag bars, but the controls did hit the tank. So to keep from damaging the tank, I am going to build up the steering stops with JB Weld to keep that from happening. I can remove that later if I go back stock.

]]> By: admin http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-13 admin Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:17:19 +0000 http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-13 I'm not a big fan of bar end mirrors, but I may have to find a decent set. I’m not a big fan of bar end mirrors, but I may have to find a decent set.

]]> By: averymotorsports http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-12 averymotorsports Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:54:40 +0000 http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-12 What kind of mirrors are you going to use? (if any) What kind of mirrors are you going to use? (if any)

]]> By: tim mc http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-11 tim mc Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:42:17 +0000 http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-11 Dave, Did you mean rearsets, as in rear mounted foot controls (clutch and brake pedal)? Rear sets will not affect the handle bars in any way, but they will change your body position on the machine, causing you to lean forward on the bars much like modern sport bikes, especially when combined with clip on or clubman style bars. I have a set for my CB 550 (made by RAASK) which I have already test fit and they look cool, but unfortunately cool comes with a price tag, they were pretty pricey. I bought them because I am 6'2" tall and I thought it might help me stretch out on the bike after I install the clubman bars. Here is a link to the guy I purchased them from, a real cool and knowledgeable fellow. http://www.omarsdtr.com Dave,

Did you mean rearsets, as in rear mounted foot controls (clutch and brake pedal)? Rear sets will not affect the handle bars in any way, but they will change your body position on the machine, causing you to lean forward on the bars much like modern sport bikes, especially when combined with clip on or clubman style bars. I have a set for my CB 550 (made by RAASK) which I have already test fit and they look cool, but unfortunately cool comes with a price tag, they were pretty pricey. I bought them because I am 6’2″ tall and I thought it might help me stretch out on the bike after I install the clubman bars. Here is a link to the guy I purchased them from, a real cool and knowledgeable fellow. http://www.omarsdtr.com

]]> By: admin http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-10 admin Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:06:02 +0000 http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-10 I'll take some photos to show you, but I think I lost about an 1/8th of an inch of steering radius on both sides. I'll post soon. I’ll take some photos to show you, but I think I lost about an 1/8th of an inch of steering radius on both sides. I’ll post soon.

]]> By: averymotorsports http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-9 averymotorsports Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:41:35 +0000 http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-9 After adding the clubmans have you had a problem with the bars hitting the tank? Have they cut down a lot on your steering radius when parking? Looks great! After adding the clubmans have you had a problem with the bars hitting the tank? Have they cut down a lot on your steering radius when parking?
Looks great!

]]> By: admin http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-8 admin Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:22:47 +0000 http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-8 Rearset forsets? Never heard of them. I don't know much about anything though... just flying by the seat of my pants here. Thanks for the comments, I appreciate all of them. Rearset forsets? Never heard of them. I don’t know much about anything though… just flying by the seat of my pants here. Thanks for the comments, I appreciate all of them.

]]> By: dave http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-7 dave Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:52:47 +0000 http://www.austincaferacer.com/2008/07/installing-clubman-bars-the-hard-way/#comment-7 I just went through the same bullshit yesterday. I used a ball chain to fish down the bars but I couldn't get the wires through. Someone recommended rearset forsets to me. Do you know what they are? I think it may give more room when you turn the bars to the right or left so they don't hit the tank. thanks for the info dude. nice bike, and have fun, Brooklyn, in the house. I just went through the same bullshit yesterday. I used a ball chain to fish down the bars but I couldn’t get the wires through. Someone recommended rearset forsets to me. Do you know what they are? I think it may give more room when you turn the bars to the right or left so they don’t hit the tank. thanks for the info dude. nice bike, and have fun, Brooklyn, in the house.

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