1313's M696 build-up thread

[1313]

how did you install all the controls on the bars. did you just slide them on in the position you wanted and just tighten everything?

The brake and clutch lever won't have a reference point like the stock bar so you'll have to play around with it to make sure it functions without hitting anything. The other stuff has reference holes. You'll see them.

Just a note: I DID NOT have to loosen any of the banjo bolts. Everything fit just fine.

[mrplease]

thanks for the help and the pics and for being the guinea pig!

i ordered them yesterday and i the tracking number says it arrives here on friday!

[m9hundo]

bars look killer, nice job

[1313]

No prob mrplease.. 

Thanks again guys. I'm patiently waiting on UPS to deliver my CRG bar end adapters today. tick tock tick tock..

[1313]

The sun was just killer this afternoon. Here's the best I could do without melting in the heat.
I'm still not sure on the placement of the mirrors. On the stock handlebar I had the CRG mirrors right side up. I have them turned down now. Not sure which I like better. Visibility is about the same.

[ungeheuer]

Bars look fabulous 1313     Nice mod.... and looks like you have ample full-lock steering clearance too.  Bike really lookin good.

BTW.... my Speedymoto top-triple and clip-ons arrived.... .. and I spent the last 2 evenings fitting it all up... ... I'm pretty happy with the result.... but havent had chance to actually go ride yet....  pics will follow.. but been burning the midnight oil to complete the install.... so got too late for pics...

[1313]

I can't wait for your write up. I'm curious on how the riding position is. If they ever come back in stock I might get them. Post pics!! 

[mrplease]

Bars look fabulous 1313     Nice mod.... and looks like you have ample full-lock steering clearance too.  Bike really lookin good.

BTW.... my Speedymoto top-triple and clip-ons arrived.... .. and I spent the last 2 evenings fitting it all up... ... I'm pretty happy with the result.... but havent had chance to actually go ride yet....  pics will follow.. but been burning the midnight oil to complete the install.... so got too late for pics...

yeah your not allowed to say you have clip-ons and a top triple installed without posting pics!

can we please get a mod to band this guy!!!!   

[ducaticop]

mirrors def look good turned down like that. those bars are growing on me too! Nice ride brother 

[ungeheuer]

yeah your not allowed to say you have clip-ons and a top triple installed without posting pics!

I know..... sorry for the tease.....  I took some crappy flash-pics late last night (or was it early this morning..?..) but they're not fit for public consumption....  Soooooo.... as soon as the sun shines... and I once remind my wife who the bloke who lives out there in the garage is....... 

[1313]

Another update:

I'm STILL WAITING on my Puig screen to clear US Customs. It's been M.I.A. for about a month now. I'll wait one more week before making phone calls. I heard it sometimes takes 4-5 weeks...

So anyway I ordered a Barracuda screen as a replacement until the Puig one arrived after seeing DoWorkSon's bike. I'm still 50/50.... It's definitely not for the faint of heart.
I did some high speed runs around my area and found it pretty functional compared to the Ducati Performance screen. The 'cuda screen is HUGE in comparison. I'll roll around with it for a bit to see how I really feel about it.

[mrplease]

hey man, my bars came in the mail today! man these are some really nice high quality bars! i was gonna install them this weekend, but i think i'm taking them to get powder coated black instead. i think i'll go with a satin black instead of a flat or gloss. what do you think about that on my bike? i mean my bike will still be apart until the pipes get finished anyway.

[1313]

hey man, my bars came in the mail today! man these are some really nice high quality bars! i was gonna install them this weekend, but i think i'm taking them to get powder coated black instead. i think i'll go with a satin black instead of a flat or gloss. what do you think about that on my bike? i mean my bike will still be apart until the pipes get finished anyway.

I thought about PC'ing my bar black as well but I'm still not sure. Some accent is nice.
Since your bike is all black, I guess you should keep it going. Eventually I'm going to darken my bike but keep a few things silver (not shiny).

[ungeheuer]

um...how can I put this....  y'know 1313.... your cool clubman bars look real good - I like 'em a lot.  Yet with that 'cuda screen...I cant see 'em anymore.

[1313]

um...how can I put this....  y'know 1313.... your cool clubman bars look real good - I like 'em a lot.  Yet with that 'cuda screen...I cant see 'em anymore.

I'm not 100% decided yet.