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bleblanc03 said:
Anyway, can someone link to where I can price clip-ons that will fit an '03 XB9S, please? I tried the Crossroads website, but I can't find a link to Buell products and their links don't seem to exist, anyway.
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Question,

Just like JWolk217, I was looking at the Rizoma, what im wondering is if either version of the Rizoma bar will fit on a xb12s? I thought I heard someone say along time ago only the conical would fit, but would the standard 22mm work as well?
 
dgp said:
Just like JWolk217, I was looking at the Rizoma, what im wondering is if either version of the Rizoma bar will fit on a xb12s?
if you fit other clamps, yeah [smirk]
 
I am looking for my ideal bar:
[1] a more agressive/lower positioned bar
[2] one that I do not have to buy a clamp riser
[3] one that is the same diameter of my stock bar so I don't have to worry about the throttle tube not fitting
[4] a bar that does not have the "dirtbike" style cross bar
[5] a bar that does not hit the tank when turning

What are my options? Does anyone have a picture of what I am looking for?
 
The MX Style bars with the cross brace can always be removed. Most 7/8" MX style bars come with the cross brace. You will need a 7/8 bar. I would suggest going with the CR low style bar. Lower then stock and not that aggressive on the backwards sweep. Driven racing, Renthal, ProTaper all make good bars. I recently have sold alot of the Driven Racing CR Low style bars for fighter projects and I use them on all my bikes.
 
Does anyone know the dimensions of the stock 07 XB12s handlebars? Width, rise, pullback, and diameter? After looking at these Rizoma 'Conus' Tapered 29mm Handlebars, I didn't know what the 29mm meant. Will my stock clamps work with these?
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A couple of questions:

1. How much are the Driven Racing bars (I have a 2003 XB9S)?

2. Do they have the little hole for the knob that keeps the headlight switch housing from moving around?
 
bleblanc03 said:
1. How much are the Driven Racing bars (I have a 2003 XB9S)?
[confused] where did you see there??? will probably differ depending on the profit marging of seller.
 
Driven racing makes 2 types of bars. The 7/8" bars are $60 and the 1 1/8" Fatty Tapered bars are $70 shipped. They do not have the hole for the switch but most people just notch out or drill a hole on all the MX style bars.

A couple of questions:

1. How much are the Driven Racing bars (I have a 2003 XB9S)?

2. Do they have the little hole for the knob that keeps the headlight switch housing from moving around?
 
njsxb9,

From the Driven Racing webpage, it looks like the 7/8" CR Low bars are 800mm wide (~31.5"), with a rise of 70mm. Are those the correct dimensions? Above, LeFox recommended a rise of 60mm or less. Compared to that, these CR Low bars don't seem so 'low'. What is the rise of the stock Lightning bars? The Rizoma bars are narrower at 720mm, and their rise is listed as 60/80mm (I don't know if that means I can choose...). Can either you or LeFox, or anyone else knowledgeable elaborate please?

EDITED: I did look at the drag bars on HotBikeBits. They seem like a good dimension, but I don't want to order/ship from out of the US if at all possible.
 
The CR Low bars are lower then my stock XB9CityX Bars but are a bit wider I can tell you that. I have had both on my bike.
 
JWolk217,

look at LSL streetbar 00 version. That fits perfectly with all your stuff. It suits directly as it is 22mm. Just be carful drilling the holes correct. It is wide though, 81cm's.
Or try the Crossroads Performance 0 degree version from amercan sportbike. I love it, (imo) it's the best so far and i have used original bar, LSL superbike bar and LSL streetbar 00 version and now that from Crossroads (all holes drilled).
 
So here's one for ya.. What are the dimensions of the stock OEM Buell XB9S handlebars? I know the 7/8" and I believe the rise is 3 3/4" How about the center section length and the total length?
 
Crossroads are only sold by American Sportbike (Al).
Just see to it to order the correct handles. There are 0 and 7 degree version. I got both but i would recommend the 0 degree version.
 
Has anyone installed clip on bars? they're cheaper than crossroads, but i'm trying to imagine them on the bike pictured above... looks like you'd really be reaching low and maybe bumping into the frame when you turned...? Saw them in a parts catalog at work, made by Vortex. If anyone's got em', could you please post your 2cents about how they feel or if they're worth it? so far i like the look of the crossroad bar and it's placement. THanks!!
 
Hi Chris,

the Crossroads (0 degree version pictured) won't hit the tank-dummy or the frame. Even though i have a higher tank-dummy (air intake channels, one at each side) and my bike is raked to 23 degrees (Free Spirits trail kit). This also means the handlebar come a little closer to the frame/tank dummy. No problems with turning!
Clip-ons...? I do not think you'll find any for XB/s?
If so, i have only seen versions were you'll need to change the top triple tree also (expensive kits).. you end up with same position (cockpit) as with the Crossroads versions (0 degree and 7 degree).
Mine are reworked afterwards, gold anodised..:p
 
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