[drotor]

I'm hoping someone can give me advice on some bars. I'd like to get some Rizoma bars that are narrower than stock. Ideally I'd get the drag bars or some sort of lower bar.



My concern is that I also have the Rizoma fairing and if I lower the bars it might bunch up the cables since they route through the fairing mounts.



Is anyone using lower bars with the Rizoma fairing? If so, did you have to shorten the cables? Any pics would be awesome as well



thanks everyone

If I understand, no real issue. I have the Rizoma fairing and 009 bars.

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[palbi]

Maybe stupid question but I give it a try...for people looking for more relaxed position, has anyone thought about swapping the OEM handlebar with the one from another BMW model ? I am thinking about R1200R (old or new model) and GS (old or LC models). Last one especially for the Scrambler and urban gs

 

[JohnT]

... has anyone thought about swapping the OEM handlebar with the one from another BMW model ?...

Yes. I have 2014 R1200R bars and bar end weights on my 2015 R9T.

 

[palbi]

Yes. I have 2014 R1200R bars and bar end weights on my 2015 R9T.

Thanks. Is it higher with more pull back ? Does it make significant difference and was it plug and play ?

 

[JohnT]

Thanks. Is it higher with more pull back ? Does it make significant difference and was it plug and play ?

It's lower, narrower, and farther forward but has more pull back.
Yes it makes a difference.
The bars had to be drilled as the original holes were in the wrong place.

Maybe you should mention which model R9T you have and what position change you're looking for.

Maybe R1200C bars...

 

[palbi]

It's lower, narrower, and farther forward but has more pull back.
Yes it makes a difference.
The bars had to be drilled as the original holes were in the wrong place.

Maybe you should mention which model R9T you have and what position change you're looking for.

Maybe R1200C bars...

I have a Scrambler. I have also wunderlich risers and I was looking for more pull back and wider handlebar. So R1200R is not what I am looking for., thanks anyway. Maybe the GS but I think it is too wide and cables not longe enough

 

[nineTnine]

Let’s talk about handle bars...

I thought I’d share what I had found in my research to lower and straighten the bars on both my Ducati Monster and (soon to be purchased) Urban G/S X.

I’d be interested in your opinion on these options, aesthetics, performance, the risks associated with buying from a China, your experiences using/fitting.

There are so many possibilities and lots of different products. Some of which I haven’t included in the photos.

I am expecting this is only of interest for those that don’t own the Racer.

Photos...

Standard clip-on
Two derivatives below, if there’s room on the forks it’s an easy job, especially if two-piece/hinged are used and assuming there enough cable and clearance. Do mean you’ll want to replace the triple clamp, unless you’re happy to leave the standard riser unused.

- Full 369 adjustabile
The black and silver bars are actually from eBay and cost ‘next to nothing’. Whilst the quality - as an unnamed China brand - could be a risk (potentially a big one) they do offer an infinite amount of possibilities (within the scope of cables and rank interference).

- Normal clips on (hinged/two piece too)
Less adjustable and tidier for it.

Ace bars (cafe racer style)
A new one on me, but a good way to reuse the existing riser clamp on the triple clamp. Unsure if it would suit the NineT.

Hybrid (no idea what these might be called)
They are a mix of the Ace bar that goes through the existing riser clamp but has infinite positioning like the clip-ons.

Triple clamp with integrated clip-on
Possibility the neatest solution, these are made by dmoto.co (I haven’t looked but these would be nice for my Ducati). They’re not as flexible as some of the others, but the end result of the angle/position suits, is very clean I imagine.

 

[joekahng]

may i ask why u'd want clip-on bars on ur future urban GS?


im no dirt-rider by any means, but when i rode my r1200gs on dirt-ish roads, my natural tendencies were to stand up on it, let my legs absorb some bumps, use my arms also...

 

[Mr. Lee]

I think he's just going for a look he likes.

 

[nineTnine]

I think he's just going for a look he likes.

Yea, exactly that. It’s an odd thing to do admittedly. Like wearing high heels for mountain climbing!

Here is my inspiration... and whilst this has quite high bars I am keen to experiment with the ride position.

Perhapsnfor that reason I should get the most adjustable bars and I can play to my hearts content.

 

[skary13]

Hi ! do you know why only the model MA011 from Rizoma are compatible with the 9T after 2017?
the MA006 and MA009 are compatible on the first models but not for 2017 and more...

What is the reason for this incompatibility?

 

[LoRez]

I can't think of any reason any of those models wouldn't work.

On the Rizoma website they also only list the MA011 for the 14-16 9Ts, which isn't right either.

 

[BaldyDave]

I'm with @LoRez on this one. I have MA008B bars fitted (now obsolete and replaced by the MA009 which are very slightly wider I believe) and there were no issues. The main things to look out for is what the diameter of the bars are at the bar clamps and at the controls (many bars these days are tapered) and be aware that changing the bar lengths significantly from standard may impact on how the brake and clutch lines fit but I cant personally see you having significant problems.

I really like my MA008 bars, lower and narrower than OEM, but not as low as the MA011 bars (or clip ons for that matter). As for the brake and clutch lines, they now balloon out slightly because of the drop in height and width, but not so it's really obvious so I've never bothered getting new lines made for them.

 

[skary13]

I can't think of any reason any of those models wouldn't work.

On the Rizoma website they also only list the MA011 for the 14-16 9Ts, which isn't right either.

it's in their TUV certification pdf document:


-model: R1ST R NINE T / number e1*2002/24*0230 / compatible with : MA005, MA006, MA008, MA009, MA010, MA011, MA015.
-model: 1N12 R NINE T / number e1*168/2013*00009 / compatible with MA11
-model: 1N12 R NINE T Scrambler / number e1*168/2013*00009 / compatible with MA005, MA006, MA008, MA009, MA010, MA011.


maybe rizoma do the TUV tests for a Nine T 2017 only with the MA011 and not with the other handlebars?



sorry for my english...

 

[BaldyDave]

You are probably right that its simply that Rizoma didn't get TUV tests performed with the 2017 R nineT for any bar other than the MA011. The other bars will physically fit fine but I guess it's down to the laws of the country you are in if they allow (or probably if the Insurers allow) non-TUV parts to be fitted.

 

[skary13]

I just ordered the ma006, I would see well. I'll tell you if yes no it is compatible in few days ...

 

[318]

Looking for a recommendation...

I have the subtle Wunderlich risers that make the height okay, but my standard bars are still a little too far away for my apparently kangeroo-like arms. I was thinking of changing the Wunderlich risers for something that raises and comes back towards the rider and I see there are options here on this thread - Rox, Heli, Verholen etc.

Now, this may give me the correct position, but I have two issues... Aesthetically, I'm not sold, and even if I go with it, my bars are still a little on the wide side. There doesn't seem much scope for hacksawing the standard bars and shifting the grips, clutch and brake levers/master cylinders sideways because they immediately foul the bar at the first bend, so I was thinking, why not change the bar instead - to something a little narrower than standard, that gives me a rise and a shift closer to the rider...

So, has anyone done this and can recommend a suitable bar, perhaps advising any issues you've encountered - oddball BMW bar or grip diameters etc etc. Thanks.

 

[william7487]

Handle bar brand/dimension discussion

The handlebar market seems large enough as products are provided by rizoma, lsl, abm to name a few. But how about those MX brands such as Renthal, pro-taper, WRP? Has anyone fitted these types of bars on their bike? I've noticed that the bar with on the Renthal 1 1/8 bars were much longer than OEM and other brand around 800mm.

Why the preference of a shorter bar/narrower bar such as a Rizoma, LSL, WRP which are around the 740-760mm over the 800mm?
Are there comfort or handling advantages over one or the other?

I was looking to fit some Renthal 1 1/8 twinwall bars on my bike. But also noticed these bars have options for different heights too!

would love to hear thoughts and opinions of why people chose their handlebars

 

[BugginsScrambler]

I fitted the Pro Taper Adventure High bars to my Scrambler. I loved them however I just couldn't get over the advertising on the bars which detracted from the bike in my opinion. Not only that I should of waited to drill/mark holes once I had them adjusted to where I wanted them. I am going to purchase another bar, have them powder coated and then will install them. I am in no hurry though as I am extremely happy with what I have come up with since.

 

[william7487]

I fitted the Pro Taper Adventure High bars to my Scrambler. I loved them however I just couldn't get over the advertising on the bars which detracted from the bike in my opinion. Not only that I should of waited to drill/mark holes once I had them adjusted to where I wanted them. I am going to purchase another bar, have them powder coated and then will install them. I am in no hurry though as I am extremely happy with what I have come up with since.

Awesome! So yeah ive heard about the drilling. Can a regular black and decker drill of Amazon accomplish that job?! Lol.

And i also agree with u about the labeling. Hence why i want to go with renthal twinwall vs the fatbar, nice big fatbar logo in it.

The protapers are narrower. How did you like the narrower (and slightly higher?) over OEM. What overall differences did you see?


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