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Raising the bars on a 636

PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:17 pm
by Colette
Has anyone raised the bars on their 05/06 636?

Helibars don't seem to have kits for an 06 model. :?

Re: Raising the bars on a 636

PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:54 pm
by ZX-10R_04

Re: Raising the bars on a 636

PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:56 pm
by Colette
Thanks, I'll look into it! :D

Re: Raising the bars on a 636

PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:35 pm
by ZX-10R_04
No probs Colette ;)

or even perhaps these ones also http://www.firedogracing.com/LSLClip-Ons.html

:kuda:

Re: Raising the bars on a 636

PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:22 pm
by Wardy
I say harden up! If ya own a sports bike ride it like one or go and buy a virago... :)

Re: Raising the bars on a 636

PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:32 pm
by Ratmick
Wardy wrote:I say harden up! If ya own a sports bike ride it like one or go and buy a virago... :)

Yeah a Virago or a Hornet :oops:

Think you're getting old Miss, it'll be fluffy moccasins and a walking frame next 8)

mick

Re: Raising the bars on a 636

PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:46 pm
by mick_dundee
Wardy wrote:I say harden up! If ya own a sports bike ride it like one or go and buy a virago... :)


Don't listen to em Col, you want a Vulcan, at least they're still Kwakas :)

Re: Raising the bars on a 636

PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:32 pm
by UncleChopChop
htfu princess, get a fukin throbbing lump of muscle between ya legs.......a fukin ZRX darlin..

Htfu, love U.C.C.

Re: Raising the bars on a 636

PostPosted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:49 am
by Colette
Hahah you leave a post alone for a few hours and look what happens! :lol:

I am considering raising the bars as one option to stop the constant numbness I am feeling in my right arm and hand. It is getting to the point where it really hurts and is taking away so much of my enjoyment of riding. I sit at a computer all day at work and suspect I might even have rsi.

I don't want to - nor can afford to - sell my beautiful batgirl, so I am looking into solutions to the problem.

Re: Raising the bars on a 636

PostPosted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:55 am
by Wattie
What about something as simple as Gel grips??

Cath uses them, says they are a bit nicer on the hands. 8)

Re: Raising the bars on a 636

PostPosted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:00 am
by Wardy
You can also take a lot of weight off the bars by using you abs more. But speak to Glen he went the soft option on his 10 so will be able to give you his opinion of the bar risers.

Re: Raising the bars on a 636

PostPosted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:12 am
by Colette
Do you know which ones Cath uses, Wattie?

Thanks Wardy, yep am trying to use my abs more, but I need to do something more to fix the problem. ;)

Re: Raising the bars on a 636

PostPosted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:18 am
by Cath
hahahaha - hell, *I* don't know which ones I use. If Wattie does, that'll be gold :lol:

I don't think they're gel though.
Ummm, I'll check when I get home - I think I have a spare set, still in the packaging. They do wear down a bit, I'm on my second pair at the moment. And you need to keep pulling them back up (say every 5000 k's) as the slide down over time, and end up vibrating a lot more when they're slightly bunched up on the bar end. But they are a bit better than the original ones.

Re: Raising the bars on a 636

PostPosted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:21 am
by Colette
That's right, I remember you mentioning something about that!

Hehe thanks, let me know - when you know ;)

Re: Raising the bars on a 636

PostPosted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:36 am
by Wattie
Cath,

what about using lock wiire to stop them sliding 8)