Lowered handrails

[Floppy disk]

Folks,

I have a Kawasaki Ninja 650R 2008 and I am keen on getting a lowered handrail for a lesser air resistance and more fun. :Punk: I am after something good but not very expensive. ;)

Any suggestions what to look for and/or where to go?

Cheers.

[Bassmatt]

Folks,

I have a Kawasaki Ninja 650R 2008 and I am keen on getting a lowered handrail for a lesser air resistance and more fun. :Punk: I am after something good but not very expensive. ;)

Any suggestions what to look for and/or where to go?

Cheers.

Handrail=handlebars?
Depends what you mean by not very expensive...
Here are a few options http://www.motospecialties.com/store.asp?store=ninja650shop&level=type1&type=06-08%20Ninja%20650R&type1=Handlebars
The "sport bars" are very popular but expensive.
I have the low bend version of these http://www.maxmcdirect.com/products.asp?cat=17 .
SV650 clipons have been used also but they arent "plug&play"
Whatever you do you wont get a "proper sports bike" body position .

[JimO]

council regs require that your handrail is 1m from the floor

[nodrog]

Take the staircase off your motorcycle, that will lessen the air resistance.

[FJRider]

Folks,

I have a Kawasaki Ninja 650R 2008 and I am keen on getting a lowered handrail for a lesser air resistance and more fun. :Punk: I am after something good but not very expensive. ;)

Any suggestions what to look for and/or where to go?

Cheers.

Flatter bars will be available at most motorcycle shops. Just check that you can return it if the new bar interferes with the fairing ...

[baffa]

Keep in mind changing your "handrails" will change the feel of the bike drastically.
You have to take into account not only height, but width, diameter, curvature etc. If they are lower than stock, they will be pretty easy to fit, but going from bars to clipons probably requires a bit of work.

[Haggis2]

Pilion grabrail?

[Floppy disk]

Yeah, I meant handlebar. Excuse my French :facepalm: I am after something that makes me feel more on a sports bike not a cruiser :yes:

It does not have to be highly race-compatible but at least it would allow me to bend a bit further than sitting straight and enjoy the curves a bit more. :laugh:

[Bassmatt]

Keep in mind changing your "handrails" will change the feel of the bike drastically.
You have to take into account not only height, but width, diameter, curvature etc. If they are lower than stock, they will be pretty easy to fit, but going from bars to clipons probably requires a bit of work.

Even with just lower bars the banjo bolt will probably need moving and the alot of bars will give issues with steering lock at the fairing and/or the tank. I get about 98% lock with the bars im using. There is plenty of really good info out there on specific ninja650 forums.

[Bassmatt]

Another thing to consider is re using the stock bar ends, you may have to jimmy something up yourself. You wanna keep them on as they are nice and heavy and the vibration is really bad without them. DAMHIK

[slofox]

Yeah, I meant handlebar. Excuse my French :facepalm: I am after something that makes me feel more on a sports bike not a cruiser :yes:

You could try a GSX-R...:whistle:

[FJRider]

You could try a GSX-R...:whistle:

not enouh power ... he wants a sports bike ...

[slofox]

not enouh power ... he wants a sports bike ...

That's E N O U G H...:bleh:

[ducatilover]

Buy something sportier? With real suspension?

[Floppy disk]

Buy something sportier? With real suspension?

I was after something that would cost me under $200, not $20,000 :crazy: But thanks for the hint. :spanking:

[FJRider]

I was after something that would cost me under $200, not $20,000 :crazy: But thanks for the hint. :spanking:

A new set of bars should set you back about $30-40 bucks (at the most). Half an hour to fit with basic tools ... yourself.

[ducatilover]

I was after something that would cost me under $200, not $20,000 :crazy: But thanks for the hint. :spanking:
:bleh: Flat bars should help you out then.
Or as someone else said, clip ons from an SV650 (I expect they're 41mm forks, so there's a huge variety of bars that'll clamp to 'em)
With clip on bars, you may find you have to shorten your cables and the brake line might look a bit silly as it'll be at a different angle.
On the other hand, on my ZZR600 I have got away with just a shorter clutch cable and I may put a shorter top front brake line in it.

[slofox]

I was after something that would cost me under $200, not $20,000 :crazy: But thanks for the hint. :spanking:

Boyds have a GSX-R600, 2010 model, for just over half that...

[FJRider]

Boyds have a GSX-R600, 2010 model, for just over half that...

Yea ... I saw that. A bloody rip-off eh .... :innocent:

[ducatilover]

Yea ... I saw that. A bloody rip-off eh .... :innocent:
Almost Yamaha amounts of rip-off! :bleh:

[Asher]

A double bubble screen would help with the wind resistance problem

[slofox]

Yea ... I saw that. A bloody rip-off eh .... :innocent:


For sure.

's a black one...less than 1000km on it as well. :crazy:

[FJRider]

For sure.

's a black one...less than 1000km on it as well. :crazy:

1000 km's ... its worn out ... :whistle:

[rossirep]

Folks,

I have a Kawasaki Ninja 650R 2008 and I am keen on getting a lowered handrail for a lesser air resistance and more fun. :Punk: I am after something good but not very expensive. ;)

Any suggestions what to look for and/or where to go?

Cheers.

sell ya crappy kwaka 650r and get a YAMAHA R1 ..!!!!! problem sorted..

[ducatilover]

sell ya crappy kwaka 650r and get a YAMAHA R1 ..!!!!! problem sorted..
Or a VT250?

[Floppy disk]

Thanks for the hints guys (except for calls to change my bike. How dare you?? LoL). I have enough ideas to start talking to shops without looking like a blind man in a brothel. And here is what I will trying to do: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhPcz23629I

Awesome! :wings:

[JimO]

I have enough ideas to start talking to shops without looking like a blind man in a brothel.


he would be asking for some fresh blue cod

[nzspokes]

I have a pair of flat alloy bars that are drilled for homda controls. I dont need them as my new bike has clip ons. $30.

I only rode them twice as it didnt work on my bike.

[Bassmatt]

Thanks for the hints guys (except for calls to change my bike. How dare you?? LoL). I have enough ideas to start talking to shops without looking like a blind man in a brothel. And here is what I will trying to do: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhPcz23629I

Awesome! :wings:

Not for $200 or less :crazy: