Handlebars

[BroHay]

Finally getting around to doing the R1 conversion and should be back one two wheels the week of the 23rd.

I am also being a bit lazy with doing my due diligence (hey I'm currently on vacation and having to contend with fixing items on a fifth wheel) , but what is out there for aftermarket handlebars/risers to make them lower?

I was originally running convertibars, but with Devilsyam's extenders, I don't think I'll be able to continue.

Names, links, or bona-fide examples are greatly appreciated.

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[BroHay]

I'm a Gen I owner who has been out of pocket for the past two years......

I'll have the stock Gen II risers with rizomas for the initial setup (and may be happy with that, who knows) However, I've been spoiled with convertibars, so if I didn't like something, just tweak it.

Sv650 risers I know have been used in the past, but guess I'm turning to you to see if anything else is standard for lowering bars without causing too many problems with controls?

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[ballmead]

If you are after clip ons, Apex make some really nice fully adjustable ones.

Here is a link to their 4" adjustable rise ones, they also have a 3" rise version too.

Apex 4" Riser Clip-on Set

 

[Sactown2008]

the 4" look great.

If you are after clip ons, Apex make some really nice fully adjustable ones.

Here is a link to their 4" adjustable rise ones, they also have a 3" rise version too.

Apex 4" Riser Clip-on Set

I wonder if everything on the stock Gen II bar fits these. Or, does the fairing still fit?

 

[ballmead]

I wonder if everything on the stock Gen II bar fits these. Or, does the fairing still fit?

The R1 guys recommend and use these.
They are adjustable not only in height but also angle, rotation and reach.
Watch the video on the link I posted, they are an awesome product.

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[Sactown2008]

Yea, their bike chart PDF DOES NOT have FZ1s on it. Might go with Rizomas to lower my stock bars.

 

[BroHay]

I do not think clip on will work.

Problem I'll be facing are these. They are fork extenders that make up the difference in height for the shorter length of the R1 forks to maintain the original height.

The tree consists of the upper/lower of Gen II with the stem of the Gen I mounted to maintain proper spacing. (heck, it may even be R1 lower with the Gen II upper??? to maintain the rake closer to stock.)

I'm also at a disadvantage because it has been two years since I've had bike in my possession so my memory of it is a bit hazy.

I'm doing Devilsyam's R1 fork conversion as well as adding the radial brakes/rotors and five spoke R1 wheels.

Cart before the horse because I haven't even got the bike in my possession. Just exercising the "what if" scenario in case I need to make changes.

Convertibars would be the best case scenario for me, but, I fear that even at their highest position, they would be to low.




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[ballmead]

Why are you worried about maintaining the original fork height? One of the main benefits of doing the R1 fork conversion is the faster turn in due to the shorter forks.
The bike is still super stable and I know you can lower them even more if you really want to sharpen it up for track days or racing.
They long wheelbase of the FZ1 allows you plenty of scope for geometry changes.

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[Dicko]

Why are you worried about maintaining the original fork height? One of the main benefits of doing the R1 fork conversion is the faster turn in due to the shorter forks.
The bike is still super stable and I know you can lower them even more if you really want to sharpen it up for track days or racing.
They long wheelbase of the FZ1 allows you plenty of scope for geometry changes.

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I agree, I swapped my forks out for the Ohlins FGRT forks that fit the R1. When I took it in to get tuned, they dropped the forks a further 2mm which would be about 13 - 15mm from a stock FZ1 fork. The turn in and change of direction improved immensely by doing this.

 

[BroHay]

Gentleman, if I was a GEN II owner, I probably would not sweat it. However, I have a little over 2 inches to make up being these forks are going on a GEN I.

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[loosenut]

You can still use Convertibars. The fork clamp can be placed below the fork spacers. They have plenty of adjustment up and down to cover your needs. The only issue is when they are extended to a high setting, the allow more vibration. I need heavier bar end weights to help with this.

 

[BroHay]

That would be great! Just concerned that the mounts being so low may cause some interference with mounting brackets for the fairing or something else.

Guess I will not know until I have the bike and see the final outcome of what is where.

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