OEM Handle Bars

[alexk]

Bent mine last night. Anyone have a set in good condition they'd like to part with?

Looks like I can get a new one for $42.30 shipped

http://www.boats.net/parts/detail/part/Y-39P-26111-00-00.html

 

[RD GUY]

Yamaha part#39P-26111-00-00

 

[Banky2112]

This website is pretty good too.

2013 Yamaha FZ8 (FZ8ND) Steering Handle Cable | Babbitts Yamaha Parts House

 

[Woody146]

Maybe upgrade?

 

[frogger]

yeah id go aftermarket. probably get them cheaper and lighter then a stock one.

 

[alexk]

Similar ergo and quality bars for $35.35 + 6.95 shipping? Point me in that direction!

Ergonomically, bikes are a challenge for me. I'm 6'5", and few work for me - and this bike works WELL. I really don't want to move the handlebars forward/down, and the cable length won't allow much of a raise.

 

[Woody146]

I got speigler aluminum bars...wayyyyyy lighter..bend is a tad lower(more like clip ons) but that was my preference...all the companies have different bends...annnnd different colors! I do believe that they were $75 shipped..so a bit more expensive..

 

[Banky2112]

Off topic, ( sorry op) has anyone ever tried to simply invert the handlebars? Like cafe racers on a budget used to do?

 

[Woody146]

Thaaat....is a very interesting idea...poor mans clip ons?

 

[Banky2112]

Thaaat....is a very interesting idea...poor mans clip ons?

I'll probably try it before I put my riser clip ons on from apex.

 

[GNoiZZ]

I'll probably try it before I put my riser clip ons on from apex.

Does not work..somebody tried that one already ;-)

 

[MikeC]

I have an fz1 flat bar that I can ship to you for 20 bucks. comes with fz1 bar ends too!

 

[alexk]

Much appreciated, Mike, but I think I want to keep the current ergos, so I'll be hitting the dealer tonight on the way home to see if they'll price match the interwebs (they usually do).

On my shopping list:
Handlebars
Frame Sliders

Not a bad weekend =)

 

[Banky2112]

Does not work..somebody tried that one already ;-)

.....

 

[GNoiZZ]

I have an fz1 flat bar that I can ship to you for 20 bucks. comes with fz1 bar ends too!

I thought that the FZ1 bar didn't fit ether without risers?

 

[MikeC]

I thought that the FZ1 bar didn't fit ether without risers?

yeah it kinda depends what you mean by "fit".

You can get all the controls on, but it's essentially slammed down by 3 inches which puts it just right inline with touching the tank at full lock.

 

[Woody146]

yeah it kinda depends what you mean by "fit".

You can get all the controls on, but it's essentially slammed down by 3 inches which puts it just right inline with touching the tank at full lock.

Did you not like em? That why your ditching em?

 

[MikeC]

yeah I had some second thoughts on running a bar that close to the tank at lock. You'll need to move the brake line a tiny bit too. But it was mighty aggressive and also great looking.

 

[GNoiZZ]

yeah I had some second thoughts on running a bar that close to the tank at lock. You'll need to move the brake line a tiny bit too. But it was mighty aggressive and also great looking.

Do you have any pics with that FZ1 bars on?

 

[MikeC]

negative, but DanS will soon! These are gone, but they're pretty cheap online anyways.