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Moto Board => Accessories & Mods => Topic started by: JohnnyDucati on May 10, 2008, 05:42:43 PM

Title: Flipped handle bars on S4Rs? Anyone?
Post by: JohnnyDucati on May 10, 2008, 05:42:43 PM
Has anyone done the 'flipped' handle bars on their Rs or other Monster?

I have heard about it, but I have never actually seen it first-hand.  My take on it is that the flipped bars are the poor-man's clip-ons.

On the plus side:  cheap, fairly easy mod, all parts already included with the bike.

Negatives:  Tank clearance? other?

BTW, I tried searching for this on TOB just before the big change, and was unsuccessful.

Any of you guys have photos or links, opinions or advice?  Is it worth doing, or are clip-ons the only way to fly?

Many thanks.

JohnnyD
Title: Re: Flipped handle bars on S4Rs? Anyone?
Post by: El Matador on May 10, 2008, 07:32:24 PM
Talk to C_rex, he is the keeper of the knowledge you seek...
Title: Re: Flipped handle bars on S4Rs? Anyone?
Post by: NAKID on May 11, 2008, 12:23:33 AM
I did it on my S2R1000. Worked well and wasn't too low. Just put above the triple Apex clip ons on. Haven't ridden yet, but they are definitely lower than the flipped bars.
Title: Re: Flipped handle bars on S4Rs? Anyone?
Post by: JohnnyDucati on May 11, 2008, 01:08:38 PM
Quote from: chipo on May 10, 2008, 07:32:24 PM
Talk to C_rex, he is the keeper of the knowledge you seek...
Quote from: NAKID on May 11, 2008, 12:23:33 AM
I did it on my S2R1000. Worked well and wasn't too low. Just put above the triple Apex clip ons on. Haven't ridden yet, but they are definitely lower than the flipped bars.

Thanks, fellers.  I'll send him a PM.   [beer]

JohnnyD
Title: Re: Flipped handle bars on S4Rs? Anyone?
Post by: spinned on May 11, 2008, 02:02:28 PM
Although it is a cheaper alternative to clip-ons, I didn't like the angle on my wrists.  Clip-ons give you more choices with wrist angle.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/2477740846_fb53e75cb6.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Flipped handle bars on S4Rs? Anyone?
Post by: c_rex on May 11, 2008, 02:04:02 PM
PM returned JohnnyD...
Title: Re: Flipped handle bars on S4Rs? Anyone?
Post by: Juan on May 12, 2008, 09:42:45 PM
Quote from: spinned on May 11, 2008, 02:02:28 PM
Although it is a cheaper alternative to clip-ons, I didn't like the angle on my wrists.  Clip-ons give you more choices with wrist angle.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/2477740846_fb53e75cb6.jpg?v=0)

Nice looking bike spinned, do you have more pictures that you can post ?