2013 RS-S to ST-S Handlebar switch

[Tanshanomi]

Ok, got the plastic bottom covers trimmed back a little and got some slack in the wiring.....Looks good!.....Now I will have to get used to sitting in a more upright position, but my wife is going to love it. So now I guess I need to get a higher windshield and probably a Corbon seat...Floorboards?......

Please post a photo or two, I would love to see how that looks.

 

[SpyderRx]

I would love to see pictures too. What about using these on a 2009 RS? Did you measure the bolt pattern? And I wonder about the electronic throttle. The older RS has cable throttle

 

[HuckFin]

I will be posting pictures "before and after" soon as my daughter or son in law show me...Probably this weekend. I measured the bolt hole spacing with a tape measure. Top holes, right to left are 3 and 1/4 in.....bottom holes, right to left are 2 and 9/16....Diagonally 3 and 3/4 in.


I don't know about the older cable throttle....I wish I knew someone with a 2009 spyder so we could compare it with a 2013. Theres got to be someone out there that has a older RS and bought a 2013 RS that can compare.

 

[HuckFin]

handlebar pictures

Here are the pictures of the STS handlebar on the RSS.

 

[HuckFin]

Here are the pictures of the STS handlebar on the RSS.

Success. Actually downloaded my first pictures. I tell you, there has to be a better way....I had to e-mail them first to my daughter so she could compress them somehow to send back to me. Then figure out how to put them in my files.

 

[SpyderRx]

Success. Actually downloaded my first pictures. I tell you, there has to be a better way....I had to e-mail them first to my daughter so she could compress them somehow to send back to me. Then figure out how to put them in my files.

How many inches of rise did you get?

 

[sebastiano]

Tea is very good,i would like to know how many inches rose and if it is easier to operate, and with less effort than with the handlebar of series

 

[HuckFin]

2 and 1/2 inch rise (measured from top of forward bolt holes to top of handlebar center)


sebastiano: I have not had the chance to ride the spyder yet. Its been raining for the past two weeks but I expect it to operate the same. I will just be sitting in a more upright position.

 

[sdfinlayson]

Bar replacement

Here are the pictures of the STS handlebar on the RSS.

How much did that raise your bars if you can tell in inches?
Did a dealer give you the advice or where did you get the idea those bars would fit? My dealer told me those bars would not work on my machine which is virtually the same machine you have, a 2011 RSS.

 

[Tanshanomi]

My dealer told me those bars would not work on my machine which is virtually the same machine you have, a 2011 RSS.

They probably won't work on your bike. The 2013 RS has different handlebars than 2012 and earlier RS/GSs. The 2013 RS bars are lower than the ST bars, but nearly identically styled.

 

[BMWpilot]

I want to switch my RS-S handlebar to the ST-S handlebar...

Do you have any plans for your RS handlebar? I have an ST-S and was contemplating going in the other direction.

 

[HuckFin]

How much did that raise your bars if you can tell in inches?
Did a dealer give you the advice or where did you get the idea those bars would fit? My dealer told me those bars would not work on my machine which is virtually the same machine you have, a 2011 RSS.

Read post #11 on my opinion if 2013 RS-S bars will fit earlier spyders or not. Afraid your on your own, I don't know if anyone has tried to go that route yet.

 

[HuckFin]

Do you have any plans for your RS handlebar? I have an ST-S and was contemplating going in the other direction.

I replied to your PM.

 

[quickster47]

Did you get rid of your RSS bars? If not I would like them to put them on my 2013 ST-S.

Thanks,

Carl

 

[HuckFin]

Did you get rid of your RSS bars? If not I would like them to put them on my 2013 ST-S.

Thanks,

Carl

They are already sold. I sent you a PM. Thanks. Larry

 

[slider1898]

replacing my 2013 RSSE bars with ST-S bars

Can you tell me if you had any problem with the original throttle cable length when you switched to the ST-S bars

I want to switch my RS-S handlebar to the ST-S handlebar. I have talked to BRP and local dealer, they both say they should bolt right on, but they don't know if the plastic center steering cover. (fits in front and below center handlebar and covers ignition switch) will bolt to the bottom of the ST-S handlebar....So I'm hopeing I am not the first to try this and if there is someone out there that knows. Also RT handlebar should bolt on too...I am talking 2013 here, earlier bars are different....Oh, one more thing....Could the ST-S plastic center cover work instead?

 

[billrob71]

Can you tell me if you had any problem with the original throttle cable length when you switched to the ST-S bars

Welcome to the site .

2013 models don't have throttle cables they are throttle by wire

 

[coz]

How many inches of rise did you get?

That's What She Said.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[katboy644]

did you end up replacing the Steering Central Cover or did the old one work with the new bars?