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    eek Raising the handlebars on an R6?

    But still using a clip-on grip. Is this possible? or is this just atrocious? I understand the R6 is mostly a track day weapon and much less street riding, but I'm sure it can be a decent street bike if set up properly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NightRaven View Post
    But still using a clip-on grip. Is this possible? or is this just atrocious? I understand the R6 is mostly a track day weapon and much less street riding, but I'm sure it can be a decent street bike if set up properly.
    Anything is possible.
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    http://rapidartnz.com/oscommerce/pro...roducts_id=616


    Or search for bar risers - plenty on the net that may suit your needs.

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    Sell it and buy a vmax or mt01
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    Quote Originally Posted by R650R View Post
    Sell it and buy a vmax or mt01
    MT07 is probably the best I'll go for, altho I'm raring for an XJ6... I love those inline 4's. Been forever drooling on them since I saw my mate's CB400.

    Thank you so much for the response though everyone! I might actually consider the R6. Its a sweet looking and powerful bike, but the seating position could be better if ever so slightly.

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    F1 do them under rapid art link posted above. He charges a bit but the consequences of them breaking are dire. These are well made.

    You may need to consider if they will foul the fairing and test the brake lines don't go tight with the wheel off the ground. A dedicated R6 forum should be able to get you that info on your year

    Just looked at the link. That is a bit of wonnga. But if it means keeping your bike then it's cheap.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NightRaven View Post
    But still using a clip-on grip. Is this possible? or is this just atrocious? I understand the R6 is mostly a track day weapon and much less street riding, but I'm sure it can be a decent street bike if set up properly.
    Have you actually ridden one? or just looking at the pictures
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigAl View Post
    Have you actually ridden one? or just looking at the pictures
    I have test ridden one, mainly its just to mitigate the wrist pain issue.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NightRaven View Post
    I have test ridden one, mainly its just to mitigate the wrist pain issue.
    wrist pain??
    quit leaning on the bars

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    Quote Originally Posted by NightRaven View Post
    I have test ridden one, mainly its just to mitigate the wrist pain issue.
    well get it out of first gear ya pussy.

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