Has anyone installed an aftermarket handlebar (Renthal, Tag, ProTaper etc.....) on their V-Force and if so was it difficult/tricky. Only reason I ask is I would like to have a handlebar with a crossbar and crossbar pad but don't want it to be a big project. I know to keep the same bar diameter if I don't want to install new bar clamps on the steering stem but other than that it looks somewhat simple.......or am I incorrect??? Thanks.

 

Check out "21man" s pics. He put Renthal's on. Look pretty sweet. You'll have to PM him to find out how difficult it was.

 

I put some Renthal 400ex bend bars on mine. Easy install except the throttle assembly has a small nipple that goes into a hole on the underside of the stock bars. It is there to keep it from rotating on the bars. I had to drill a small hole in the Renthals to get it to fit correctly. I also relocated my key to my left fender just under the bars. The cross bar blocks the ignition key hole. Overall it was a easy install and the ergos feel much better to me. Not to mention it looks better.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] I will get some pics in my bio tomorrow.

 

Here is a clean setup:

KFX700

 

I LOVE THAT! Where did you or he get that.

 

Thanks for all the input. Checking out some Renthals tomorrow.

 

Check out my pics for Renthals. It is so much nicer to ride with Renthals, although when I bend these ones, I'm going to try the Trailtech setup.

 

HappywithVForce,


That is the trail tech setup - www.trailtech.net

 

I installed the Trailtech X bars with the Aluminum billet dashboard. It looks great. I haven't ridden it yet with these new bars due to problems replacing my axle (read my other post if interested). The only problem I ran into was that cable for the rear brake lever is a little short when you raise the handlebars ( The trailtech clamp raises the bars about an inch or so). I had to modify the way the cable was routed (just moving some tie wraps basically) or the handlebars wouldn't turn all the way to the right. You have to drill a hole like MacV700 was talking about for the throttle and the DNR switch. Not a big deal at all though. The hardest part of the whole project was getting those darn grips installed. That was a byach.