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LadyC · 02-09-2007, 09:45 PM

Hi all,
I'm looking at changing my handlebars since I'm a shorty at barely 5'4" and the bars make me lean forward to get a good reach on them for comfortable control.

My questions are:
How do I know which bars work on the m50?
How do I know what cables to get for the changed bars? (This by the way is what started the idea of new bars since my hubby wanted to get me the braided cables anyways.)
Do any of you have bars that you can reccommend? (Talking about handlebars, not after job refreshment.

)

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

robertc729 · 02-09-2007, 09:52 PM

I don't know about the M50, but can't you just loosen the bars and reposition them?

LadyC · 02-09-2007, 09:56 PM

Thanks for trying Robert--but that is how I got the 1" I needed to be able to reach to begin riding the bike safely. If I rotate it any more, it hits the tank when trying to hard lock a turn--so not an option.

robertc729 · 02-09-2007, 09:59 PM

No problem. Have you tried the search function? I thought there were some handlebar threads around, maybe those may be of assistance. Maybe try here also Motorcycle Parts, Motorcycle Accessories by BikeBandit.com

DragonRider · 02-09-2007, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LadyC

Hi all,
I'm looking at changing my handlebars since I'm a shorty at barely 5'4" and the bars make me lean forward to get a good reach on them for comfortable control.

My questions are:
How do I know which bars work on the m50?
How do I know what cables to get for the changed bars? (This by the way is what started the idea of new bars since my hubby wanted to get me the braided cables anyways.)
Do any of you have bars that you can reccommend? (Talking about handlebars, not after job refreshment.

)

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

There has been quite a bit of discussion on this in other threads. I don't know which one. But I believe the C50 bars may be an inch wider but they are pulled back farther,maybe by as much as 2-3 inches. measure your bars for height,pull back,and rise. Then go to a dealer and measure the C50 bars. I think you could get them to work without doing much to the cables,possibly just rerouting them under the triple trees,instead of over like the are. I was thinking about doing the same thing,but I seem to have gotten used to the M50 bars.

Breeze · 02-10-2007, 01:08 PM

C50 bars are a direct fit replacement, only have to route the cables behind the tree instead of in front. I got mine from Oneida Suzuki for about $80.

Breeze · 02-10-2007, 01:10 PM

Here's a link to a post w/ pics of mine:
http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...35-post22.html

TrOjAnUK · 02-10-2007, 01:11 PM

I got some rather large bars from a local dealer in the UK.

The clutch cable can be re routed to gain around 6" so that should be fine, I made my longer throttle cables.. if you need info let me know, Ill be glad to assist in any way I can.

I too am a "shorty"

but now I ride upright and man its a different bike.

TrOjAn

Oldgoat · 02-10-2007, 03:08 PM

LadyC

I found I leaned to far forward as well. I'm 5' 8"
I purchased:

"Bikers Choice Custom V-Twin Chrome Handlebars, Standard Wide Boy" # BC400222

I got them from Xtreme Revolution for about $45.
They are 33.5" wide, 5" rise & 8.5" pullback.

I found I had to re-route all my cables behind the steering stem & was not happy with that. The brake line was a bit tight as well.

I purchases a set of almost new C50 cables (2 throttle, 1 clutch) on ebay for $10!!. I was going to cut & lengthen them as Trojan did BUT I found they were longer than the M50 ones & I could install them with the correct routing.

They are a great fit with lots of slack.

I bought an SS braided Goodrich brake hose that was 3" longer than standard & that also fits nicely.

The new bars feel much more comfortable & my hands fall more naturally.

I have not been out with them & won't until mid March when the snow starts to go.

Time4me2ride · 02-13-2007, 02:38 PM

Have you thought about some longer risers instead of new bars? I saw some while surfing recently, I think it was a SCOOTWORKS Belt Drives, lowering kits, handlebar risers, motorcycle parts and accessories, chrome bolts, but I didn't look specifically for M50 applications.

Let us know what you decide to install.

02-09-2007, 09:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
LadyC Newbie Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: m50Black Location: Near the Land of the Mouse Posts: 20	What handlebars? Hi all, I'm looking at changing my handlebars since I'm a shorty at barely 5'4" and the bars make me lean forward to get a good reach on them for comfortable control. My questions are: How do I know which bars work on the m50? How do I know what cables to get for the changed bars? (This by the way is what started the idea of new bars since my hubby wanted to get me the braided cables anyways.) Do any of you have bars that you can reccommend? (Talking about handlebars, not after job refreshment. ) Any help would be greatly appreciated.

02-09-2007, 09:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
robertc729 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,760	No problem. Have you tried the search function? I thought there were some handlebar threads around, maybe those may be of assistance. Maybe try here also Motorcycle Parts, Motorcycle Accessories by BikeBandit.com Last edited by robertc729; 02-09-2007 at 10:04 PM.

02-10-2007, 01:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Breeze Clunked into first gear Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '05 Blue M50 w/Black Flames Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 248	C50 bars are a direct fit replacement, only have to route the cables behind the tree instead of in front. I got mine from Oneida Suzuki for about $80. Last edited by Breeze; 02-10-2007 at 01:12 PM.

02-10-2007, 01:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Breeze Clunked into first gear Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '05 Blue M50 w/Black Flames Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 248	Here's a link to a post w/ pics of mine: http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...35-post22.html Last edited by Breeze; 02-10-2007 at 01:13 PM.

02-10-2007, 03:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Oldgoat Ditch Magnet Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 150	LadyC I found I leaned to far forward as well. I'm 5' 8" I purchased: "Bikers Choice Custom V-Twin Chrome Handlebars, Standard Wide Boy" # BC400222 I got them from Xtreme Revolution for about $45. They are 33.5" wide, 5" rise & 8.5" pullback. I found I had to re-route all my cables behind the steering stem & was not happy with that. The brake line was a bit tight as well. I purchases a set of almost new C50 cables (2 throttle, 1 clutch) on ebay for $10!!. I was going to cut & lengthen them as Trojan did BUT I found they were longer than the M50 ones & I could install them with the correct routing. They are a great fit with lots of slack. I bought an SS braided Goodrich brake hose that was 3" longer than standard & that also fits nicely. The new bars feel much more comfortable & my hands fall more naturally. I have not been out with them & won't until mid March when the snow starts to go. __________________ 2006 M50, Black

02-09-2007, 09:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
robertc729 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,760	I don't know about the M50, but can't you just loosen the bars and reposition them?

02-09-2007, 09:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
LadyC Newbie Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: m50Black Location: Near the Land of the Mouse Posts: 20	Thanks for trying Robert--but that is how I got the 1" I needed to be able to reach to begin riding the bike safely. If I rotate it any more, it hits the tank when trying to hard lock a turn--so not an option.

02-10-2007, 01:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
TrOjAnUK Ditch Magnet Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 180	I got some rather large bars from a local dealer in the UK. The clutch cable can be re routed to gain around 6" so that should be fine, I made my longer throttle cables.. if you need info let me know, Ill be glad to assist in any way I can. I too am a "shorty" but now I ride upright and man its a different bike. TrOjAn

02-13-2007, 02:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Time4me2ride Sprocket Pilot Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Silver/Grey VStar1300 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 846	Have you thought about some longer risers instead of new bars? I saw some while surfing recently, I think it was a SCOOTWORKS Belt Drives, lowering kits, handlebar risers, motorcycle parts and accessories, chrome bolts, but I didn't look specifically for M50 applications. Let us know what you decide to install. __________________ Carpe equus ferrum

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