Alright....handlebars. Out with the old:
And in with the new:
Side by side:
So, obviously these bars are a bit wider. I'm happy to report all controls were able to be reused without new cables, except for the decompressor cable. It came up short. So I deleted it:
I can just push in the decomp with a gloved finger when restarting warm. I've seen someone on here who made a cute little button to push it with...might do something like that. However, it's perfectly functional as is.
I also deleted the clutch switch which was apparently something to do with a starter kill or something. I guess it was probably to make me have to have the clutch in to use the starter like a car. However, my starter is long gone. And this wiring and switch was useless.....so its out of here!
And a look with my new tank bag. It looks a bit out of place, but I'm gonna keep using it since it carries a few water bottles easily. It also has a phone pocket, and I will be hooking up a charger outlet to where I could charge while riding. Cool.
Took it for a spin tonight. I like the more agressive riding stance. And i never realized how the old bars gave a little until I put on a set of reinforced bars like this. Real positive control improvements. I feel more comfortable pushing and leaning into turns now. Feel like I have much more control. However, clutch operation created some stress in my left wrist. Gonna try rolling them towards me a bit to see if that helps. I'm betting its going to be risers as well. Good note is, I can stand on the pegs and still hold the bars easily, for some mild off road riding.
Thanks all. Be safe.