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vtbme · 07-18-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 05HDRAM

Don't know if you already saw this, but here is a list of stock bar dimensions. You can look for another 1" bar that may work. If you can find takeoffs, it may be much cheaper.

Stock Motorcycle Handlebar Measurements

Sweet - thanks. Definitely sat on other bikes whose bars were more comfy, but the M had so many other things I liked and fit me, I figured bars would be the easiest to switch...even if it does involve some trial and error.

OZChris · 07-19-2009, 12:14 AM

Anyone know the measurement between centres of the risers?

I am also considering some new bars and risers and have been looking the the complete sets of drag bars.

aeagles · 07-19-2009, 03:29 AM

Traded it in. Bought an '07 Bandit 1250 w/54o miles.

05HDRAM · 07-19-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by OZChris

Anyone know the measurement between centres of the risers?

I am also considering some new bars and risers and have been looking the the complete sets of drag bars.

Check the chart in the link above. It should give you all the info you need.

vtbme · 07-19-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 05HDRAM

Check the chart in the link above. It should give you all the info you need.

Measured the width of m50 stock bars. According to Flanders chart, they're 31"...in real life, I measured 35". Hmm...Now my confidence in choosing bars of that chart is shaken.

Ideal what be to pick a few from the chart that seem like they would work, then roll my bike upside those bikes. Oh well...

Took a 72 miles jaunt from Clt to Huntersville to Belmont then back home. What a gorgeous day!

womper · 07-19-2009, 06:12 PM

the way i found the bars i'll be putting on is having them in my hands and sitting on the bike.

as long as they'll fit in the triple tree, the rest is all about ergonomics (i believe)

OZChris · 07-19-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 05HDRAM

Check the chart in the link above. It should give you all the info you need.

Thanks, however I didn't see the info I was looking for, see attached pics, I am after distance between red lines. I will check file again.

05HDRAM · 07-19-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by vtbme

Measured the width of m50 stock bars. According to Flanders chart, they're 31"...in real life, I measured 35". Hmm...Now my confidence in choosing bars of that chart is shaken.!

Did you measure a "naked" bar, or with grips and end weights ? I can tell you I put on 32" drag bars, and they were pretty darn close to stock bar width.

cardude720 · 07-19-2009, 10:33 PM

Rode to Palm Springs today it was 109 degrees!!! Then on the way back we got caught in a thunder storm WTF? I was very ok with it though... natural air conditioning. Then it got sper hot again and dried us off. Very wierd.

The Dark Knight · 07-20-2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cardude720

Rode to Palm Springs today it was 109 degrees!!! Then on the way back we got caught in a thunder storm WTF? I was very ok with it though... natural air conditioning. Then it got sper hot again and dried us off. Very wierd.

ahh thats your typical Oklahoma day just in the wrong state.... Everyone i talk to in palm springs refers to when water falls from the sky as a rain event... few far inbetween and sprinkles

cardude720 · 07-20-2009, 01:34 AM

yea it wasnt really raining, but the drops were pretty big. At first I thought bees were hitting my helmet cus it was so loud.

imasupahewr0 · 07-20-2009, 07:59 AM

Rode to the movies yesterday afternoon. Made a left on the way home and took the long way. It had cooled off a little and felt so good to ride. Only like a 20 mile detour but helped me relax and clear my head. Plus I hadnt been on the bike in over a week so it was nice to be on two wheels again.

GeorgiaRoller · 07-20-2009, 09:25 AM

What an awesome weather day on Saturday. It felt like October! No humidity and low 60's in the morning & warmed up to mid-80's and not a cloud in the sky in the afternoon. Washed & shined up the bike and had a great relaxing ride with good company.

I rode 140 2-up miles with my girlfriend and ended up in Senioa, GA and ate here Maguire's Family and Friends - Irish Pub and Family Restaurant in Senoia, GA . Great place, good food.

shotsailor · 07-20-2009, 02:38 PM

raised my headlight a bit and removed the baffles out of my straightshots today....

womper · 07-20-2009, 09:10 PM

hey shotsailor,
any pics from the side of the headlight?

i like how it sticks out a bit...

mas3386 · 07-20-2009, 10:00 PM

i really like that headlight. i might just steal your idea

shotsailor · 07-21-2009, 01:42 AM

the side.............
to higher it I used a piece of wood ( 7x7 cm) and used 8cm/6mm bolts to replace the originals.

cardude720 · 07-21-2009, 02:52 AM

did you have to adjust the beam?

buster · 07-21-2009, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by shotsailor

the side.............
to higher it I used a piece of wood ( 7x7 cm) and used 8cm/6mm bolts to replace the originals.

...And what did you use to black out the forks?

shotsailor · 07-21-2009, 01:05 PM

...just self adhesive plastic........it fits for almost 2 years now....

07-19-2009, 03:29 AM	#1783 (permalink)
aeagles Puddle Runner Join Date: Sep 2007 Bike: '08 Candy Apple Red Burgman 400 Location: near Intercourse, closer to Bird-in-Hand, SE PA Posts: 395	Traded it in. Bought an '07 Bandit 1250 w/54o miles. __________________ Yes. It redlines @ 8500. Yes, it's a Scooter! The older I get, the better I was.

07-19-2009, 10:33 PM	#1789 (permalink)
cardude720 Clutch Cadet Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Black 2007 Suzuki M50 and Red 2005 V-Max 20th Anniversary Edition #886 Location: SoCal Posts: 946	Rode to Palm Springs today it was 109 degrees!!! Then on the way back we got caught in a thunder storm WTF? I was very ok with it though... natural air conditioning. Then it got sper hot again and dried us off. Very wierd. __________________ Morton Violators W/ Exhaust Wrap, Tornado Airkit W/ K&N Precharger, Saddlemen Profiler, Power Commander, Side Mount Plate W/ LED Bolt Lights, Debadged, De-Paired, Dremel Of Rear Mud Flap, De-Reflectorized. A Salam Alekum/ Shalom Alechem May Peace Be With You"

07-20-2009, 01:34 AM	#1791 (permalink)
cardude720 Clutch Cadet Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Black 2007 Suzuki M50 and Red 2005 V-Max 20th Anniversary Edition #886 Location: SoCal Posts: 946	yea it wasnt really raining, but the drops were pretty big. At first I thought bees were hitting my helmet cus it was so loud. __________________ Morton Violators W/ Exhaust Wrap, Tornado Airkit W/ K&N Precharger, Saddlemen Profiler, Power Commander, Side Mount Plate W/ LED Bolt Lights, Debadged, De-Paired, Dremel Of Rear Mud Flap, De-Reflectorized. A Salam Alekum/ Shalom Alechem May Peace Be With You"

07-20-2009, 07:59 AM	#1792 (permalink)
imasupahewr0 Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 206	Rode to the movies yesterday afternoon. Made a left on the way home and took the long way. It had cooled off a little and felt so good to ride. Only like a 20 mile detour but helped me relax and clear my head. Plus I hadnt been on the bike in over a week so it was nice to be on two wheels again. __________________ Fearless minds climb soonest into crowns. -Shakespeare

07-20-2009, 09:25 AM	#1793 (permalink)
GeorgiaRoller Leaned over, knee down Join Date: May 2008 Bike: Twisted 05 M-Fitty Location: Lurking in the shadows Posts: 4,648	What an awesome weather day on Saturday. It felt like October! No humidity and low 60's in the morning & warmed up to mid-80's and not a cloud in the sky in the afternoon. Washed & shined up the bike and had a great relaxing ride with good company. I rode 140 2-up miles with my girlfriend and ended up in Senioa, GA and ate here Maguire's Family and Friends - Irish Pub and Family Restaurant in Senoia, GA . Great place, good food. __________________ Subscribe to TVGeorgiaRoller on YouTube.

07-19-2009, 12:14 AM	#1782 (permalink)
OZChris Ditch Magnet Join Date: Jan 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki M50 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 185	Anyone know the measurement between centres of the risers? I am also considering some new bars and risers and have been looking the the complete sets of drag bars.

07-20-2009, 02:38 PM	#1794 (permalink)
shotsailor Seat Tester Join Date: Feb 2009 Bike: Suzuki Intruder M800 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 55	raised my headlight a bit and removed the baffles out of my straightshots today....

07-20-2009, 10:00 PM	#1796 (permalink)
mas3386 Ditch Magnet Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: black and grey suzuki m50 Location: Foley, MN Posts: 173	i really like that headlight. i might just steal your idea

07-21-2009, 01:42 AM	#1797 (permalink)
shotsailor Seat Tester Join Date: Feb 2009 Bike: Suzuki Intruder M800 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 55	the side............. to higher it I used a piece of wood ( 7x7 cm) and used 8cm/6mm bolts to replace the originals.

07-21-2009, 02:52 AM	#1798 (permalink)
cardude720 Clutch Cadet Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Black 2007 Suzuki M50 and Red 2005 V-Max 20th Anniversary Edition #886 Location: SoCal Posts: 946	did you have to adjust the beam? __________________ Morton Violators W/ Exhaust Wrap, Tornado Airkit W/ K&N Precharger, Saddlemen Profiler, Power Commander, Side Mount Plate W/ LED Bolt Lights, Debadged, De-Paired, Dremel Of Rear Mud Flap, De-Reflectorized. A Salam Alekum/ Shalom Alechem May Peace Be With You"

07-21-2009, 01:05 PM	#1800 (permalink)
shotsailor Seat Tester Join Date: Feb 2009 Bike: Suzuki Intruder M800 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 55	...just self adhesive plastic........it fits for almost 2 years now....

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