Installing RT bars on a ST Limited

[bscrive]

I purchased a set of RT handlebars from a memeber here on Spyderlovers and when the weather gets a little better I am going to see if they will fit my wife's STL. I have looked over the parts drawings and the upper stearing column is the same as the RT so I believe that they will fit. I may only need to cut some cable ties to extend the wires.
If the bars fit and there are no issues then I will take the plunge and get a set of Tri Axis bars and put them on. I will make sure to take pictures of the install. I would do it now but her bike is in storage and is a pain in the butt to get at right now.


Brian

[billybovine]

I would be interested in how this works out so keep us posted.

[Bill and Cretia]

There are several of us with ST-S's that are interested in this project.

[bscrive]

I figured that from some of the posts I have read over the last couple of years. My wife is only 5'4" and she finds that her back hurts her after a long ride and we got her a Utopia backrest that I have still to put on. But, I also find that she seems to be reaching for the bars instead of the bars coming back for her. At first I figured that just the RT bars would work best for her because thay have a longer reach. The she told me that when she turns the bars she really has to reach out with the one hand. I then saw some posts about the Tri Axis bars and how some of the women said how much they helped them and I figured that they could work on the ST. I did hear of one guy who put them on a ST but I couldn't find anything written up about it. I got the RT bars for $50. So, if for some reason they don't work then I am not out much money, only my time. I have good confidence that they will. It also gives me something to do these days.

[coz]

I figured that from some of the posts I have read over the last couple of years. My wife is only 5'4" and she finds that her back hurts her after a long ride and we got her a Utopia backrest that I have still to put on. But, I also find that she seems to be reaching for the bars instead of the bars coming back for her. At first I figured that just the RT bars would work best for her because thay have a longer reach. The she told me that when she turns the bars she really has to reach out with the one hand. I then saw some posts about the Tri Axis bars and how some of the women said how much they helped them and I figured that they could work on the ST. I did hear of one guy who put them on a ST but I couldn't find anything written up about it. I got the RT bars for $50. So, if for some reason they don't work then I am not out much money, only my time. I have good confidence that they will. It also gives me something to do these days.

I'm also interested in your project, even though I have no dog in the fight. I'm surprised the aftermarket didn't come up with anything. It is the perfect solution though, and will look totally natural on the bike. I've never heard of it being done before. Good luck with it.

[Marker]

A person in our riding group installed RT bars on a ST. It took her husband about 8hours to install.
She finds that it has helped as she has shoulder problems. The reach is not as far