Straight drag bars !

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Rick d

Joined Nov 2014

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Godalming

Discussion Starter
• Nov 13, 2014

• #1

Hi all,
I'm thinking of replacing the bars on my 08 tuono. Looking around there's loads of choices, but the thing I'm struggling with is the 1,1/8 (28.5mm) centre. to 7/8"(22mm). I've found the set I want from a company in Bournemouth for £75. Does anyone know of any other places I could try ?

Thanks in advance

 

garry

Joined Jul 2009

2K Posts | 21+

5A

• Nov 13, 2014

• #2

straight !!!

have you ever tried actually using straight bars ?

 

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Rick d

Joined Nov 2014

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Godalming

Discussion Starter
• Nov 13, 2014

• #3

Had them on a few bikes over the years.
Think they'd sit quite nice mate.

 

garry

Joined Jul 2009

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5A

• Nov 13, 2014

• #4

had quite a few meself, but only pro bend.. could never manage straights, not fer regular use..

 

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OlafTuono

Joined Jul 2009

1K Posts | 11+

Co. Durham - England

• Nov 13, 2014

• #5

I had them on a previous bike for years, but to be fair, the ends were angled back a bit.

I often thought a Tuono would be good with them on.

 

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Rick d

Joined Nov 2014

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Godalming

Discussion Starter
• Nov 13, 2014

• #6

Now you've got me thinking !! It's been a while since I had um as the last bike was GSXR.
Also I was a little younger, lol !!

Still I've gotta give them ago, I can always change if I don't like them.

 

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hilift

Joined Oct 2012

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the wasteland east anglia

• Nov 14, 2014

• #7

I had renthal drag bars on a suzook gs 1000 street fighter I built years ago .
they looked good but were an absolute pain in the arse ,as the reach on full lock ( ie turning round in car parks etc )was just too much for comfort .

so not for me !

 

Keith B

Joined Oct 2010

2K Posts | 20+

The Fens.

• Nov 14, 2014

• #8

Drag 'bars?
Fook that,I want ape hangers!!

:lol

 

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180slayer

Joined Feb 2011

894 Posts | 25+

West Lothian

• Nov 14, 2014

• #9

I had a go on a Buell that had straight bars it was awful to ride. The pain in the wrists was horrible after only 15 mins. Good luck with it mucker

 

garry

Joined Jul 2009

2K Posts | 21+

5A

• Nov 14, 2014

• #10

hilift said:

I had renthal drag bars on a suzook gs 1000 street fighter I built years ago .
they looked good but were an absolute pain in the arse ,as the reach on full lock ( ie turning round in car parks etc )was just too much for comfort .

so not for me !

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mr pip, of gs fame actually had renthall make a set of "pro bend" straight bars with a twist ..

theres still a few around if you look....

or i may be able to help.... ish