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Title: High handlebars for an old guy with a 2002 M750 Post by: KIKH400 on June 07, 2016, 09:35:55 AM I've read some threads, and still need a little help here. I have stock bars and risers on my M750, but I'd like to get bars that have maybe 1" more rise (so about 2" over stock) and are back maybe an 1" over what I have now.
Any other ideas as to more comfortable bars for an older guy that wants to cruise more than lay over and blast around would be appreciated. Thanks. Title: Re: High handlebars for an old guy with a 2002 M750 Post by: koko64 on June 07, 2016, 09:40:15 AM Ventura bars have quite a range.
Sponsors Monsterparts and Motowheels may have something including taller risers iirc. Title: Re: High handlebars for an old guy with a 2002 M750 Post by: cencalal on June 07, 2016, 05:48:23 PM I put some Renthal medium road bars on my M695 and they're like what you're saying. More rise, backsweep and upsweep. They're aluminum and come low, medium, and high. As a bonus I was able to adjust my steering stops (not sure if the M750 has adjustable stops) for a tighter turning radius.
Title: Re: High handlebars for an old guy with a 2002 M750 Post by: Nekkid Tim on June 08, 2016, 04:45:22 AM I've read some threads, and still need a little help here. I have stock bars and risers on my M750, but I'd like to get bars that have maybe 1" more rise (so about 2" over stock) and are back maybe an 1" over what I have now. Any other ideas as to more comfortable bars for an older guy that wants to cruise more than lay over and blast around would be appreciated. Thanks. I think your bike has standard 7/8" bars. I would suggest looking for K&N GP Touring bars (or a replica of the K&N bend; I think EMGO makes a replica). Or, their Daytona Touring bar. Heck; check out the Flanders bars - I've bought them; expensive, made in the U.S.A. (!) and they have every conceivable bend: http://www.sideroadcycles.com/ImportedMotorcycles/ImportHandlebars/ImportHandlebars78.html (http://www.sideroadcycles.com/ImportedMotorcycles/ImportHandlebars/ImportHandlebars78.html) Here's the "Superbike and Café" 7/8" bar section: http://www.sideroadcycles.com/ImportedMotorcycles/ImportHandlebars/ImportCafe/78ClubmanCafe.html (http://www.sideroadcycles.com/ImportedMotorcycles/ImportHandlebars/ImportCafe/78ClubmanCafe.html) Good luck. I installed replica Norton Commando "western" (the Amewrican model of the Commando Roadster) handlebars on my project nekkid 1000SS roadster conversion project; very comfy, though requiring custom cabling and hoses: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1501/26782035945_ac5428e658_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GNCWdr) Here's a "rider's eye" view with a mock-up utilizing a Superbike bar: (https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7390/16309875037_f90721ff58_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qRfnC2) Here's the Flanders Superbike bend bar by itself: (https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7488/15644664683_2922fbbf56_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pQsZKZ) [Please note that I am not advertising for Flanders or K&N or Emgo; these just happen to be brand names of different handlebars, and I do not shill for them nor recommend them, I am just listing them as possible suppliers.] Title: Re: High handlebars for an old guy with a 2002 M750 Post by: clubhousemotorsports on June 08, 2016, 05:07:58 AM Try and find some pictures of a Ducati monster city, they came with the highest oem monster bars and you might be able to still order them. Raising the controls make sure you pay attention to hoses and cable lengths, you might need longer ones.
Title: Re: High handlebars for an old guy with a 2002 M750 Post by: KIKH400 on June 10, 2016, 05:34:00 AM Thanks for all the suggestions. The throttle/brake cables are pretty much maxed out with the risers I have in there now. Given that its summer riding season here in Maryland, and that to do what I want is going take new cables and a bit of work, I'm going to make this a project for this winter and ride her as is now. I really appreciate the responses
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