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Because I can't leave anything alone..... ProTaper Sport Bars
I ordered a set of ProTaper 7/8" sport bars and some new grips for the wife's Ryker.
I watched a few videos and looked at some specs. They should work great and look way better than the stock bars.
I will be sure to post some pics when I complete the job this coming week.
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Got antsy tonight and put the bars on. They came earlier than expected. Added some Biltwell grips and it's done! Took about an hour.
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Are the stock bars drilled to accept nubs that hold the switch gear in place?
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Yes. All you need to do is mark the new bars once you mock them up, drill a pilot hole and then a hole large enough to accept the nub. That took me about 2 minutes. Not difficult at all. I used a piece of tape on the bars and put some paint on the nub. Then I closed the switch gear housing over the taped area which left some paint where the nub is. Drill it out and you're good to go!
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Nice job! Is it more comfortable?
Joe Meyer
Dealer for the Outlaw/ROLO laser Alignment system
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Originally Posted by cptjam
Nice job! Is it more comfortable?
We did a very minor adjustment yesterday after we went riding. My wife says it feels great and she likes it.
My opinion after putting the bike through it's paces: Steering input feels more positive and the bar height makes this set up way more comfortable.
For a whopping $46 (Amazon for bars and grips) and about an hour of work, this seems to be a very good mod.
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Do the new bars block the view of the gauge cluster?
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Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie
The OP hasn't been on the boards here in over a year now, but there are pics in post #2 of this thread for you to see for yourself!
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Ryde More, Worry Less!
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Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie
Originally Posted by TIMEMACHINE
I'm hoping he gets notification and gets his butt back in here.... lol. The photos appear that it blocks the view, but it could be the angle.
He doesn't.
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Ryde More, Worry Less!
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I subscribe to threads that I post.
Shame on him.
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Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie
2013 RT Ltd Pearl White
Ryde More, Worry Less!
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I have the same handle bars on mine and it doesn't block the view at all. One of the best mods I have done to my Ryker.
David
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Originally Posted by Warlock
I have the same handle bars on mine and it doesn't block the view at all. One of the best mods I have done to my Ryker.
David
Thanks for the info! I ordered them yesterday along with some new mirrors. Looks like the install will happen this weekend.
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