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Bars for 12R
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 12:20 pm
by ContraMoto
I'm looking for flatter bars for my R12R. I've had some suggestions to buy a generic bar, and then do all sorts of machining and tapping and whatnot...not gonna happen. I need to be able to install a bar with basic tools. Somebody mentioned a Wunderlich "sport" bar but I couldn't find it on their website.
Will a Rockster bar plug-and-play on my bike? That's a flatter bar...one is on ebay right now.
Any other suggestions?
Re: Bars for 12R
Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:55 am
by BigEasy
I can't remember the persons name on the board here but there was a post some time ago of a R12R with a Rizzoma bar that looked pretty good.
Re: Bars for 12R
Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 4:30 pm
by ContraMoto
This bar is plug-n-play on most BMWs with standard diameter bar clamps. Should be just what I'm looking to do...
http://spieglerusa.com/cfm/Handlebars.cfm?type=BMW
Re: Bars for 12R
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:24 pm
by ContraMoto
Following up for folks that might be interested...
This bar is NOT plug-n-play. It has fatter bar end attachments. You'd need new bar-ends. All the other grip/switchgear bolts on just fine.
Most importantly...despite the fact that it appears to offer a lower/farther hand position, it does not. It is within a quarter inch of stock hand position.
Re: Bars for 12R
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:39 pm
by Neil
The Rozima Bars are on the 2 page of photos and the person is KIERAN
Re: Bars for 12R
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:21 am
by ContraMoto
The Rizomas don't fit right on either. Drilling, tapping. New bar-ends. Steering stops...
I just want the bars more forward. Don't have to be lower (tank clearance problems). Just straighter-across instead of a bend toward the rider.
I might just rotate mine forward and bend the extensions to suit. They're steel, so the worst that would happen is the finish would crack. I could get them re-powdercoated for less than new bars.
Re: Bars for 12R
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 6:21 pm
by racerb
Just a thought -- Take a look at 87-95 k75 s low bars might be what you want.
Re: Bars for 12R
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 3:46 am
by Kieran R1200R
Hi I'm Kieran.
R1150R Rockster bars may be the answer.
There very flat and being BMW may not need to be drilled.
Worth a look. Also they are genuine BMW!
Re: Bars for 12R
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 11:39 am
by ContraMoto
Yeah...gotta find a set of those. Flatter and wider...
Re: Bars for 12R
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 11:57 pm
by deilenberger
http://www.wunderlichamerica.com/motorc ... 61653.html
Dunno if they fit your needs - but they are the only aftermarket bars I've seen listed for the R12R..
Re: Bars for 12R
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 12:32 am
by ContraMoto
Those are higher/closer. I'm looking for lower/farther.
Wunderlich sells a "sport" bar in Europe. It would work, but needs different bar ends. Would be kinda pricey with shipping, etc. I'll try to find a Rockster bar first.
Thanks for looking at that...much appreciated.