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BOBD Full Member Offline Posts: 170 Blacklick, Ohio Gender:	Handlebars 11/21/12 at 15:20:29 My 2012 S40 has the stock slightly pulled back handlebars and I am wondering what kind of more pulled back handlebars would work without having to get new cables?
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HondaLavis Senior Member Offline It's nothing personal; the other one came first. Posts: 451 Plano, TX	Re: Handlebars Reply #1 - 11/21/12 at 15:32:49 Would you be interested in trading? I've got an '01 with stock pull backs. I'll post some pics if you're interested. Any particular reason you want pull-backs? I, personally, feel a little cramped on them.
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Reply #2 - 11/21/12 at 16:19:52

HondaLavis wrote on 11/21/12 at 15:32:49:

Would you be interested in trading? I've got an '01 with stock pull backs. I'll post some pics if you're interested.

Any particular reason you want pull-backs? I, personally, feel a little cramped on them.

I plan to eventually turn it into a Trike. It will be easier to turn with pull back bars. How far back do they go and can I use the original cables? I'd like to see a picture.

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HondaLavis Senior Member Offline It's nothing personal; the other one came first. Posts: 451 Plano, TX	Re: Handlebars Reply #3 - 11/21/12 at 17:22:49 These are the best existing photo's I have. I can take more when the sun comes back, if you need. With the tape measure perpendicular to the mounting area, the bars come back 11" whereas the bars measure approximately 13-14" from the bend back. P.S. Kuryakyn grips NOT included!!
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Reply #4 - 11/21/12 at 17:41:43

HondaLavis wrote on 11/21/12 at 17:22:49:

These are the best existing photo's I have. I can take more when the sun comes back, if you need. With the tape measure perpendicular to the mounting area, the bars come back 11" whereas the bars measure approximately 13-14" from the bend back.

P.S. Kuryakyn grips NOT included!!

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/Lavis325CL/20120927_131033.jpg

Let me think about it tonight and I'll reply tomorrow morning. I am not sure I can use the same cables on them.
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HondaLavis Senior Member Offline It's nothing personal; the other one came first. Posts: 451 Plano, TX	Re: Handlebars Reply #5 - 11/21/12 at 17:45:50 Since it's stock, they SHOULD be the same. I'm going to check some parts diagrams, cross reference some numbers, and get back to you.
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BOBD Full Member Offline Posts: 170 Blacklick, Ohio Gender:	Re: Handlebars Reply #6 - 11/21/12 at 18:16:10 HondaLavis wrote on 11/21/12 at 17:45:50: Since it's stock, they SHOULD be the same. I'm going to check some parts diagrams, cross reference some numbers, and get back to you. I think the difference may be mine has risers. I will have to look at it better in the morning.
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HondaLavis Senior Member Offline It's nothing personal; the other one came first. Posts: 451 Plano, TX	Re: Handlebars Reply #7 - 11/21/12 at 18:51:56 Yeah, I see that. I checked the part numbers, and they are different. If anything, I would think that your cables are a bit longer. That would give you more room and free play. If anybody needs different cables, it would probably be me needing longer ones. As you said, check it out in the morning.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28851 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Handlebars Reply #8 - 11/21/12 at 18:54:39 The bars and risers should trade over with no problems. the drag bar cables are a little shorter than the buckhorn cables. shouldn't be an issue as a few have done this before.
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Reply #9 - 11/22/12 at 05:02:53

HondaLavis wrote on 11/21/12 at 18:51:56:

Yeah, I see that. I checked the part numbers, and they are different. If anything, I would think that your cables are a bit longer. That would give you more room and free play. If anybody needs different cables, it would probably be me needing longer ones. As you said, check it out in the morning.

I do have one problem: It is the fact that I have to park my bike in the rear corner of the garage to get both our cars in the garage. Therefor I need to have handlebars to do that. I don't leave vehicles outside at night. I would need your handlebars first. I could take everything off up to the point of removing the risers and bars and send a picture if you like. Also I remember having to cut the grip off of the throttle side when I did my Yamaha 650. Is it the same on this one? I am sure they will transfer fine as verslagen1 has said. I will just have to get new grips I believe.

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HondaLavis Senior Member Offline It's nothing personal; the other one came first. Posts: 451 Plano, TX	Re: Handlebars Reply #10 - 11/22/12 at 08:33:42 I don't think the grips should be an issue. Were you planning on leaving the controls on there?? I thought we'd keep our own controls and only swap bars. That way you could leave your throttle grip on the tube and just install your tube and switch housing on my handlebars - completely eliminating that issue. Let me know what you think.
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Reply #11 - 11/22/12 at 08:46:12

HondaLavis wrote on 11/22/12 at 08:33:42:

I don't think the grips should be an issue. Were you planning on leaving the controls on there?? I thought we'd keep our own controls and only swap bars. That way you could leave your throttle grip on the tube and just install your tube and switch housing on my handlebars - completely eliminating that issue.

Let me know what you think.

Yes, I plan to keep the controls and just swap the bars and the risers. If I can still use the grips I have I'm fine with it. Have not tried doing handlebars on a Suzuki. Whenever you want to send them is fine.

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28851 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Handlebars Reply #12 - 11/22/12 at 08:46:20 Yes, the controls come off easily, no need to take the throttle grip off. But you'll need to take off the clutch side.
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BOBD Full Member Offline Posts: 170 Blacklick, Ohio Gender:	Re: Handlebars Reply #13 - 11/22/12 at 08:56:20 verslagen1 wrote on 11/22/12 at 08:46:20: Yes, the controls come off easily, no need to take the throttle grip off. But you'll need to take off the clutch side. OK Let's do it. Like I said though, I would need your bars first. If you don't mind that is. I can start on mine tomorrow. I have to go to a Thanksgiving dinner soon.
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HondaLavis Senior Member Offline It's nothing personal; the other one came first. Posts: 451 Plano, TX	Re: Handlebars Reply #14 - 11/22/12 at 09:10:22 I have to clean and re-organize my garage so that I can put the bike somewhere and leave it. I'll be able to get the bars out on Saturday. HAPPY TURKEY DAY!
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