Premium Member bugsplatered Posted June 16, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted June 16, 2016 bobaintstoppin, thanks for the explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflake Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Got a tap in the mail today from my new friend Bob and ten minutes later I'm installing the OEM aluminum caps and some black Delrin bar ends I made. That tap handle is over 40 years old. I made it in high school! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflake Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I've ridden several hundred miles since the handle bar swap now and I can say that the Renthal Fatbar is a definite improvement over the stock bar for me. The additional 'sweep' or pull back allows a much more comfortable position for my wrists. I left the hand guards off as well and I think this cleans up the aerodynamics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinmation Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I guess I trust peers here than Renthal's own website. I did a worksfit on Renthal's site and entered stock MT-09 bars 819-01 (according to Yamaha parts number, FZ/FJ shares the same part) I entered the street naked' part which happens to be 819-01 as well..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted July 19, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted July 19, 2016 Street Naked works the best, I also added European made Yamaha adjustable risers set all the way back and still kept stock wires, brake line, and clutch cable in place. Much more comfortable.Could you provide mfgr data on "European made Yamaha adjustable risers" and source(s)? Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member builderbob Posted July 19, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted July 19, 2016 I already have OEM heated grips on my bike. I wonder how hard it would be to remove the left grip in order to install it on new bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldguy44 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Google Giles Tooling 2dgt-01 adjustable handlebar risers for MT-09. Mine cost me lbs191.99 from Europe with shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinmation Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Have anyone with any luck on the Pro Taper's Evo Adventure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdeye Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 did you have to drill location holes into the Renthal for mounting the switch housings? I'm really interested in doing this swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldguy44 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 did you have to drill location holes into the Renthal for mounting the switch housings? I'm really interested in doing this swap Easiest to just file off part of the plastic alignment pegs. That will hold the controls tightly and still let you adjust things where you want them after the bars are mounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdeye Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I installed the Renthal bar this weekend, turned out great. Wish I did it sooner. The stock bar sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member peporter Posted August 24, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted August 24, 2016 I've ridden several hundred miles since the handle bar swap now and I can say that the Renthal Fatbar is a definite improvement over the stock bar for me. The additional 'sweep' or pull back allows a much more comfortable position for my wrists. I left the hand guards off as well and I think this cleans up the aerodynamics. ...just to clarify, is that the Product Code: 819-01 on the Renthal site? happy to know that the wrists don't get hammered, but how has your riding posture improved overall? That is a very nice bar, and looks great on your bike. 819-01 is the Fat Bar Street Naked. I have them, installed the night before a 2000 mile trip. Yeah, I roll the dice, but this time it wasn't much of a gamble, they are great. I also added Vibranators and Pro Grip 714 BK grips, and POOF....vibration gone. I put KTM hand guards on, everything fits beautifully and looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinmation Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Just swapped for ProTaper Evo Adventure I think they works fantastic! The less sports bike feel but a more upright, steerable reach allows me to do you turn easily! beforeafter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinmation Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Just swapped for ProTaper Evo Adventure I think they works fantastic! The less sports bike feel but a more upright, steerable reach allows me to do you turn easily! Bar looks great. What grips are those (look beefier than the usual grips)? If/when I decide to install heated grips that would be a perfect time to do something like this. Kept the stock clutch cable or did you have to change it out for something different? Those are BMW stock grips. They works great and I have them on all my bikes for years. I am running stock throttle cable with R1 clutch cable, it is longer than Tracer900's so if you are running everything stock, ymmv with those issues. I cannot comment for heated grips since I have no needs for it where I live, so someone who installed them can advise. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted January 6, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted January 6, 2017 did you have to drill location holes into the Renthal for mounting the switch housings? I'm really interested in doing this swap Easiest to just file off part of the plastic alignment pegs. That will hold the controls tightly and still let you adjust things where you want them after the bars are mounted.I can understand removing the indexing pin from the left control pod (given you state it still clamps "tightly") but what about the throttle housing pod? It would seem very "problematic" if the throttle housing rotated on the bars even a very small amount. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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