Triumphrat

AKMCDM

I have a 96 Adventurer with original bars. Would like to go with a lower bar & change grips, possibly ISO grips. Any suggestions.
Corey

BigAl8295

Sorry, I don't have any suggestions about handlebars for you, but I'm sure you will get your answer because that seems to be a common mod.

I'm looking to go a little higher and back myself.

There real reason I replied is that I see you're from Johnstown. I come out for Thunder In The Valley every year. Maybe I'll see you, there aren't many of us out there.

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Tumbleweed

Be adviced that the control housings on left/right sides have a small plastic tab corresponding to a hole in the original bars. You either want to drill a similar hole in the new bars, or grind the tabs off. Grinding is easier, but you have to use a layer of electrical tape/duct tape on the new bars to secure the housings from moving.

Oh, and the original bar end weights won't fit the new bars unless you weld in a similar nut or mock up something from another set of bar end weights.

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Kittlemeier

The previous owner of my 2000 Bird put TBS bars on it and I think it looks and rides great. Granted I only ride around town during the week and not over 60 miles at a time on the weekends.

NoDice

I used NewBonneville.com's SuperBars designed for the scrambler (search "superbars"). They worked out very well... as mentioned, you'll want to drill two holes in the new bar to re-attach your throttle and choke controls.

As long as it's a 7/8" bar with enough room to fit everything back on, you should be all set. Good luck!

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KD5QOQ

I put MX bars on my Adventurer. Look about half way down the page. (the big pic)

http://www.triumphrat.net/hinckley-c...assics-11.html

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Jimbo
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99 Adventurer
05YZ450F
89 CR500
81CR250

gregp

I swapped my '96 Adventurer's stock bars out for some standard Thunderbird bars last year. The standard TB bars are much more comfortable, but, in some opinions, detract slightly from the "Cruiser Look" of the bike.
I find that the lower bars have much less flex and inspire more confidence in the handling of the bike.
I was considering going with some adapters and Gold colored Pro-Tapers at first. A quality set of aluminum MX bars would be a good choice as well, IMO. I'd skip the Bark Busters, though.

KD5QOQ

"I'd skip the Bark Busters, though."
You just gave me an idea!

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99 Adventurer
05YZ450F
89 CR500
81CR250

gregp

Oh No! LOL! With the new interest in "Adventure" style bikes, and my deep seated interest in dirt bikes, I was starting to think about turning my Adventurer into more of an Adventure style machine. I already have the longer travel ZX shock, so a set of longer travel, leading axle forks might get me a bit more off road capability. I am only half-joking here.
Check this clip out:
http://www.vitalmx.com/videos/featur...rt,389/GuyB,64

oil-spitn-rat

I myself went with a little higher bars, they where streetfighter bars by Renthal I believe. Not quite bullhorns but it did take a little to get used to. I'm in Hagerstown we should ge together for a ride.

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