Triumphrat

mikester2008 · 06-29-2009, 10:03 PM

(1–10)...10 being the most comfortable, what does the M-Bar come in at for comfort level? I want something in between stock and thrux, sport bar perhaps?

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vfdaytona1200 · 06-29-2009, 10:09 PM

M bar is a great bar but i would suggest puchasing taller aftermarket risers. i would say a 6 on the scale

hayekfan · 06-29-2009, 10:23 PM

Who sells the risers? Do you have to change cables with say a 2 inch riser?

Wayne

mikester2008 · 06-29-2009, 11:35 PM

Here's the thing, I'm not feeling as safe on acceleration and cornering as I did on my sport bike. But my sport bike was too uncomfortable for long rides, 2-up riding, and it looked like a sneaker. I was hoping new handle bars would give me a little more feeling during aggressive riding. I know it won't be like the spot bike. Thoughts?

Sofiaspin · 06-30-2009, 03:09 AM

9.
IMproves the handling markedly and is very comfortable. Your body leans forward and down, arching the back slightly - and the bike is more responsive.
But it is not equidistant between stock and Thrux.
It is a close brother to Thrux as opposed to being a distant cousin to stock.
Thrux is 26" in width - M I think are around 27 or 28".
For £30 - you cant go wrong so just buy them and experiment.

ivar · 06-30-2009, 03:48 AM

Got LSL sport touring bars on my bike, they're just a tad too low (or too far forward) for me as I've got short arm reach. So now I shimmed them up 3/16" with washers below the clamps, figured it couldn't hurt.
Rode a buddies 69 BSA with M-bars, and they fit me just fine and felt much more comfortable than I'd expected. Probably b/c of more pullback.

Would also like to try some variant of the Superbike bars.

BTW, Have you seen the sticky handlebar thread?

MrsNickwiz · 06-30-2009, 07:09 AM

I fitted the M-bars to my Bonnie as I was having the same problem, I was used to a sports bike and the Bonnie was a little too upright and vague on the steering for my liking. The M-bars have made the steering better and made the riding position a little more agressive. The only problem I've found is that the footpegs on the Bonnie are not quite in the right place for the M-bars (it may just be me) and so your body is sort of curved in a C which isn't that comfortable. I keep fiddling with the bar position to make it more comfortable but haven't quite got it right for me yet. I have thought about putting rear-sets on to make the riding position a bit more sporty, but they're expensive. As I say the bars have dramatically improved the steering and handling and it may just be that I'm not used to the Bonnie riding position yet and I've not had it that long.

Sofiaspin · 06-30-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MrsNickwiz

I fitted the M-bars to my Bonnie as I was having the same problem, I was used to a sports bike and the Bonnie was a little too upright and vague on the steering for my liking. The M-bars have made the steering better and made the riding position a little more agressive. The only problem I've found is that the footpegs on the Bonnie are not quite in the right place for the M-bars (it may just be me) and so your body is sort of curved in a C which isn't that comfortable. I keep fiddling with the bar position to make it more comfortable but haven't quite got it right for me yet. I have thought about putting rear-sets on to make the riding position a bit more sporty, but they're expensive. As I say the bars have dramatically improved the steering and handling and it may just be that I'm not used to the Bonnie riding position yet and I've not had it that long.

Yep - that is what happens - and then you buy the Norman Hyde rearsets. And then you buy a Thruxton - which would give you a pair

biker7 · 06-30-2009, 10:11 AM

Sofiaspin is right. My personal opinion is the belt has to match the suspenders.

If you go M bars, you need rearsets to unhinge the hips which are rotated too high in profile with the relatively forward and high stock bonnie foot peg position. I take a different approach but may not be for everybody which it clearly isn't as I like to experiment in riding position. Unlike many, I like the stock bars...but found the reach to the stock bars even a stretch with my long arms with long legs rotating my hips rearward due to stock peg position. I installed lowering pegs on my bonnie and now the reach to the stock bars is perfect. This in effect accomplishes the same end as rearsets with one noteable downside....lean angle. Lowered pegs would be on all motorcycles if it didn't compromise handling. It does. Most that want M bars tend to ride a bit more aggressive so lowering pegs may not be the right solution. If I went M bars, I would have to go rearsets. Instead, I like the factory handlebars with lowered pegs which helps my 34" pant inseam get my hips in the right position which btw has the residual benefit of taking a bit of pressure off my tailbone. Yes I do scrape the peg feelers on occasion but I ride on roads with intersecting dirt roads and honestly, these lowered pegs will likely save my bacon on not washing out by running too much lean angle through the twisties.

I have considered manufacturing lowering brackets for these bikes...perhaps in two different drops...1 and 2 inches depending on riding style and comfort needs. I may look into this, this forthcoming winter.
My thoughts,
George

vfdaytona1200 · 06-30-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hayekfan

Who sells the risers? Do you have to change cables with say a 2 inch riser?

Wayne

i don't believe you have to change cables with risers that drastic but there are many aftermarket risers for the bonneville but i prefer these: http://www.british-customs.com/briti...ers-black.html