Raising handlebars

Eddieb · 15-Jul-2005, 07:05

I'm having problems riding my 888, in that after not many km's (I'm in NZ) at legal speeds I get very sore back and wrists due to the riding position.

Now the 888 is the bike of my dreams in every other respect and I really don't want to sell it. However if I want to ride with my partner who rides her Firestorm at legal speeds only then I need to sort something out. At 140km/h or greater it's no problem, but at 100 it's hell. Besides riding with my partner the roads around where I live aren't really suitable for decent speeds anyway.

Is there any way I can raise the handle bars, or get some form of replacements, i.e aftermarket or higher bars off a touring bike with same diameter forks but more lift etc.

Also, It looks like anything higher may foul the front fairing?
I'm relly keen to get this sorted as I haven't ridden the bike in the lat 3 months, mainly due to the amount of pain I'm ending up in after a minimum or 200km like this per ride.

[Edited on 15-7-2005 by Eddieb]

Screwy · 17-Jul-2005, 00:20

Good things said about Helibars or theres Cyclecat or have a look at this Thread for a few DIY ideas

Paul

Ducman851 · 18-Jul-2005, 17:23

I believe the 900SS bars are abit taller and will fit as well.

Shazaam! · 18-Jul-2005, 18:32

http://ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/vi...age=#pid153397

Iconic944ss · 19-Jul-2005, 01:50

Wee Hee - I'm famous!

I must say in hind sight I'd probably go for either fully adjustable bars (Jota type or cyclecat) or change the top yoke for a drilled type - Lucas in Germany seem to do some good ones - just check on http://www.ebay.de

Clearing the fairing is a swine but pulling the bars back helps loads.

Good luck - Frank

Iconic944ss · 19-Jul-2005, 01:51

Failing all that Eddie - lets just swap bikes

Eddieb · 01-Aug-2005, 02:48

Quote:

Originally posted by Iconic944ss
Failing all that Eddie - lets just swap bikes

Hmm, Maybe if you paid for some flights & shipping to get me and it there I'd consider it

JUst after posting this I found some Tomaselli clip-ons for sale on our local equivalent of ebay (www.trademe.co.nz) Ebay don't have a real presense here. ANyway I snapped them up quick. Hopefully they arrive today or tomorrow. Otherwise I will look at ss bars.

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17-Jul-2005, 00:20	#2
Screwy Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 359 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bradford West Yorks Good things said about Helibars or theres Cyclecat or have a look at this Thread for a few DIY ideas Paul Reply

18-Jul-2005, 17:23	#3
Ducman851 Registered Forum User Montjuic Posts: 77 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Temecula, California, USA Mood: Just Ducky I believe the 900SS bars are abit taller and will fit as well. Reply

18-Jul-2005, 18:32	#4
Shazaam! DSC Club Member Big Twin Posts: 1,167 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Diego, CA http://ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/vi...age=#pid153397 Reply

19-Jul-2005, 01:51	#6
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,795 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east Failing all that Eddie - lets just swap bikes Reply