new 696 mods

[NekkedChic]

Hiya Lazarus!! 

My SO finally swapped bars today (put stock Speed Triples on Monster 696)-all went smoothly, as you suggested, and feels MUCH MUCH better, even just in shop/drive.    He rode it, able to do super tight turns (he thinks) better than w/stock bars.  I was going to ride today-still may no matter how brief, and will let you know what I think they "feel" like. 

BUT, in swap, having small issues with control with "Mode" button    Seems he may have over tightened clamp, so 'Mode' button not smooth and would not return on own. He loosened clamp, better but still not quite right.  Anyone know/familiar with this-some plastic button issue or???   

TKS  and always and, if I really luv bar swap, looks like I know what I will get for XMas (Renthal highbars RED of course) 

How u feeling, btw? 

[lazarus7]

cool, glad youre more comfortable riding now...

dr says im down for at LEAST 3 weeks, maybe 6 before i can even start physical therapy,
so....
time for more mods, i guess....

took the rearsets and passenger pillions off the speed triple and took them to local
powdercoater, ill send harlequin some pics email when i get them back....
going all black, satin powder...
only chrome left on the bike is the handlebar...

[NekkedChic]

cool, glad youre more comfortable riding now...

dr says im down for at LEAST 3 weeks, maybe 6 before i can even start physical therapy,
so....
time for more mods, i guess....

took the rearsets and passenger pillions off the speed triple and took them to local
powdercoater, ill send harlequin some pics email when i get them back....
going all black, satin powder...
only chrome left on the bike is the handlebar...

KEWL! (about PC not PT and time out from riding-thats just sad n depressing news)   Def send pix! 
Yeah, liking Speedie bars-I THINK lol  If I get really liking them, will hint for renthals for Christmas 

Hope you get thru PT SOON n can come out to play again! Always ready to ride. Look forward to riding with you!

[fletch696]

Hey lazarus7  You wouldn't happen to have a part number for the handlebars?  Or are they just the standerd 22mm bars?

Thanks

[lazarus7]

dis is dem right dere....

http://www.pjsparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=264&products_id=51

standard 22 mm....

once again....
spent 30 min on the phone w mike from pjs parts last week,
cannot recommend highly enough....!!!
what a nice guy to deal with....
you gotta...!!!

[Craig Thomas]

Are there 1" grips available for the 696?  I miss the feeling of that full grip on my old bike.  Thanks. 

[lazarus7]

i BELIEVE any grips will work....
the tapered bars are larger in the middle/ clamping area for increasd stiffness....
i think the grip diameters are both the same....

[duc996]

I like the handlebars,wonder if they have diff colors.Nice bike BTW.

[BaZgA]

red rizoma handlebars

Hi Can you send picture with handlebars in far left or right side so I can see where it touch side panels?

Did you have any problems with length of cables or any other problems

TNX

[lazarus7]

i do not have any problems with the cable lengths anywhere,
free steering from lock to lock.....
no binding....
as youll see, the control pods are TIGHT on the tank but do not make contact
even with moderate pressure on the bar ends....
and would be even less of an issue if you rotate the bars up/ forward 1/8 inch or so.....
clearance is VERY tight and certainly could rub under motion/ suspension movement
but not enough apparently to cause even slight cosmetic smudging....
ive got no issues with this setup.

[fletch696]

Lazarus7:  So I was out in the garage this weekend attempting to put on the Rizoma bars, but I don't have enough slack in the cables.  Did you have to pull or reroute anything to make room?

[hcomp]

i do not have any problems with the cable lengths anywhere,
free steering from lock to lock.....
no binding....
as youll see, the control pods are TIGHT on the tank but do not make contact
even with moderate pressure on the bar ends....
and would be even less of an issue if you rotate the bars up/ forward 1/8 inch or so.....
clearance is VERY tight and certainly could rub under motion/ suspension movement
but not enough apparently to cause even slight cosmetic smudging....
ive got no issues with this setup.

If they do hit, you can always adjust the steering stops out a little bit as well.  That will give you a little bit more clearance on the tank, but you might lose a dgree or two of steering angle.

[lazarus7]

no, those are all stock cables and lines,
just have to wiggle some stuff around a bit....

[fletch696]

So if anyone is reading this and wondering.  The Rizoma 22 mm bars will not work with the windscreen.  You have to use the black cap, or cut the windscreen.  The bars are not long enough to clear the reservoirs.

[NekkedChic]

LAZARUS!!!!!!!!!!!!   FINALLY got my Rizomas, well for Christmas and finally posting.  Also got grips AND Oberon pegs in red WOOT!! 






Not had chance to get pix of pegs yet tho OR tail chop GEESH!  Better get the camera out again eh? 

Tim's Speed Triple won Bike of the Month last month on our FL sportbike forum and next month I am entering the BEASTIE BOY!  Will keep you posted!

Ready to ride yet?!!!!