Honda Hornet handlebar upgrade

[HenryDorsetCase]

I want to move my hands up and back slightly (short arms) about 1 inch in each direction should do it. I might have to get a new front brake hose and if so thats fine, and there should be enough length in the wiring loom.

anyone got a recommendation (make and model number) for me?

I bought a set of Moose racing ATV Bend bars, but they are too wide. (they will be for sale too.... will put up a thread)

cheers

[WRT]

Real men dont admit they brought the wrong bars, they just get out the hacksaw . . .

[skelstar]

Hack away HDC. Just cut them short.

I have done the upgrade (or had it done). One thing you have to careful of is making sure that flat end of the bar is long enough to accomodate grips and brake mounts. I didnt make sure of this and consequently the brakes are mounted on the bend and them poke up a bit. Its not too bad but a pain. Will be changing my bars again soon as a result.

Make sure theres bar-ends that fit (ie not Pizazz bars) and youll have to drill holes for the mounting pins in the grips. Some knock the pins off, but I understand that this is a bad idea.

Luck...and let us know how you get on.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Real men dont admit they brought the wrong bars, they just get out the hacksaw . . .

I am quite happy to have a hack at them, but the bends are further apart so the wiring doesnt work.

so its better if I on sell the wrong bars and start again. I sat on a Ducati Monster which had bars on it which were perfect, but the bike was sold.

[Kendog]

I am also looking at replacing the bars, but I want to go a little wider, as I find the stock ones are too narrow for my natural riding position.

Renthal bars have been recommended on other forums so I am checking into these at the moment.

Here are the dimensions of their 7/8" road bars:

[skelstar]

Will you need to change the clamps on your top-yoke KD?
Also check out if you can remove the MX cross-brace too.

[HenryDorsetCase]

on the Moose ones the clamp just unscrewed.

Those generic high ones look like me. I will measure the width of the stockers tonight, see what sort of a deal I can get.

[Kendog]

Will you need to change the clamps on your top-yoke KD?
Also check out if you can remove the MX cross-brace too.

Pretty sure these fit the stock clamps.

And yep, would not want the brace on unless it was absolutely necessary.

[rasty]

HDC- if the Monster felt right the bars are available for $92.00 or check the Ventura stand - I bought a set that had just the right sweepback ?? and height etc for me and I think we have pretty much the same arms - just different bikes!!

[trumpy]

I have used junior motocross bars on my Speed Four, not exactly what I want but they work. The problem with moto bars is that they are generally too wide accross the crown which means that in order to accommodate grips, switchblocks, brakes, clutch etc they end up being very wide (close to 800mm) Mine have ended up the same width as a new Speed Triple but have more rise than I would like (close to 80mm) and I would like to have them a fraction narrower but cutting is not an option as everything only just fits as it is.
Might be interested in a swap if someone has a more suitable set.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Superior Motorcycles in Chch are getting me a set of the Renthal "generic high" road bars. they are about 40mm higher than stock, and 30mm wider each side. Good buggers too, they are happy to swap the bars that dont fit, and cash or credit the difference.

I think I will take the pins off the switchblocks. the only one that could be an issue is the throttle one, but if necessary a thin piece of rubber round the clamp should hold it. Its not like theres four separate cables dragging on the throttle (like the first CB750 say.)

they also have a KTM Super Duke race bike in there... Yeah baby!

should be able to get this sorted next week. will post a pic.

[skelstar]

Dont know if youve already checked but have a look at www.project919.com and www.hondahornet.co.uk forums. I think theres a thread or two called 'Renthal Bars' or something. Preparation and all that .

[pritch]

I was thinking of changing the bars on my bike. I'd got as far as discussing it with the local dealer. T.A.G. and ProTaper (?) seem to offer suitable alternatives.

People who knock the little tits off can find that the controls then turn on the bar. It's probably better to drill holes of the appropriate size.

Let's know how you got on..

[Zapf]

I am also looking at replacing the bars, but I want to go a little wider, as I find the stock ones are too narrow for my natural riding position.

Renthal bars have been recommended on other forums so I am checking into these at the moment.

Here are the dimensions of their 7/8" road bars:

Any idea who stocks them in NZ? if not maybe we can order it from Aussy/US?

[The Stranger:Me]

Um why?

I guess it is personal preference, but, I find the more bent I am the better for long rides.

I find there is more weight on my butt with being more upright and I tend to get lazy and more weight goes on my wrists as a result. Also when you really get a jolt if you are vertical your spine gets a jar in compression, but if you are bent it gets absorbed by simply folding a little more.