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Lowering handlebars on GTR1400

Postby pwelsh64 » Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:57 pm

I am looking to see if anyone has lowered the handlebars on a GTR1400 as I find the sit upright position a bit limiting when I want to play through some twisties.
Any advice would be appreciated.
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Re: Lowering handlebars on GTR1400

Postby Wattie » Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:18 pm

hmmm,

can you purchase some sort of risers and run them updise down?

got pics of what your dealing with? ie handlebars?
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Re: Lowering handlebars on GTR1400

Postby seiko1 » Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:20 pm

I raise mine...you want to lower your's :? :D
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Re: Lowering handlebars on GTR1400

Postby pwelsh64 » Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:30 pm

Unfortunately the risers for a GTR are a block that the original handlebars mount on with extra length bolts so I cannot invert them.
Nice idea though
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Re: Lowering handlebars on GTR1400

Postby seiko1 » Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:35 pm

pwelsh64 wrote:Unfortunately the risers for a GTR are a block that the original handlebars mount on with extra length bolts so I cannot invert them.
Nice idea though

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Re: Lowering handlebars on GTR1400

Postby pwelsh64 » Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:40 pm

Unfortunately I am not that good with alloy. :(
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Re: Lowering handlebars on GTR1400

Postby Supafrog » Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:45 pm

you want to lower them... and yet you can get risers as well? Maybe..... just maybe... You need a zx-14 instead......???????????? :shock:

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Re: Lowering handlebars on GTR1400

Postby seiko1 » Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:47 pm

Supafrog wrote:you want to lower them... and yet you can get risers as well? Maybe..... just maybe... You need a zx-14 instead......???????????? :shock:

Seiko... why atren't you offering to trade???? ;)

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Re: Lowering handlebars on GTR1400

Postby pwelsh64 » Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:47 pm

I am currently waying up trading in for a ZX14 or a hayabusa. But the touring benefits of the GTR (and change over $$) is making me look at the options to convert the GTR into a sportier ride.
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Re: Lowering handlebars on GTR1400

Postby seiko1 » Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:49 pm

pwelsh64 wrote:I am currently waying up trading in for a ZX14 or a hayabusa. But the touring benefits of the GTR (and change over $$) is making me look at the options to convert the GTR into a sportier ride.

You get a Busa and your'e dead to me ;) :lol:
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Re: Lowering handlebars on GTR1400

Postby Supafrog » Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:59 pm

Teheeeeeee :lol:

I think it really comes down to just finding a fabricator in your local area though if you really want to lower them....?
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Re: Lowering handlebars on GTR1400

Postby smithy5 » Tue Jun 28, 2011 5:43 am

Just a thought......... would the ZX14 bars fit
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Re: Lowering handlebars on GTR1400

Postby chimp » Tue Jun 28, 2011 8:55 am

pwelsh64 wrote:I am looking to see if anyone has lowered the handlebars on a GTR1400 as I find the sit upright position a bit limiting when I want to play through some twisties.
Any advice would be appreciated.


I raised my bars on my GPZ750r ( 900 same ) & I believe the GTR has a similar fit...send me a photo of your bar base and measurements & I may have 2 options for you
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Re: Lowering handlebars on GTR1400

Postby Jonno » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:32 am

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Re: Lowering handlebars on GTR1400

Postby chimp » Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:20 pm

OOPS! nuth'n like it sorry :(
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