Triumphrat

10-13-2005, 03:22 PM

Can any who have(or simply tried) the LSL bar conversion or any other similar set ups ,chime in on your personal findings;ie, general comfort improvement, riding position and handling. Would love to grab a thruxton but 1 hour test ride exposed limited seat time comfort for this rider; 40 yr old, 5'11 and 200lbs w/ 31"inseam.
This would be a commuter , so a good bit of stop and go and little wind support on chest(read sore wrists).
Hope and candor welcome.

fuzzdevil · 10-13-2005, 03:37 PM

Why not just get a Bonneville or T100? Kinda defeats the purpose of a cafe racertaking out the clip ons

Gootch · 10-13-2005, 04:29 PM

There's been a lot of discussion and posted reviews on the Club Cafe -- head there and do a search.

Even with bars instead of clip-ons, the Thruxton is a more aggressive ride than the standard bonnie (because of foot peg placement, rake & trail, engine specs, etc.).

asphyx9 · 10-13-2005, 05:18 PM

It makes me cringe when someone gets rid of the Thruxton clip ons and to replace them with raised handlebars.

But, I know that motorcycling has to be fun. And it is not fun to be in pain. So if clip-ons hurt (but you like the Thrux) then replace them.

But for me personally - Thrux = clip-ons.

DrEnglish · 10-13-2005, 05:30 PM

Heli-bars makes a replacement clip-on that sits a bit higher and farther back, but is still compatible with stock cabling, lines, and fairing. It is similar visually to the stock appearance (I don't think a person would notice it unless looking for it), but I definitely find it more comfortable.

You can look on their site, though I think their pictures are not so good--bars look MUCH better in real life than in their example, because they have an odd hybrid setup (one stock, one Heli-bar) to show the differences.

Heli-bars web site

Finally, note that I too commute on the Thruxton and the more upright seating position possible with these bars gives a far better view in traffic than the stock bars give, with no added width like you get with some bars.

curefan · 10-13-2005, 05:30 PM

You could get the LSL Clip-Ons from mototwin.com. They give you a 1.5 - 2 inch rise and look good.

http://www.triumphrat.net/modules.ph...view_photo.php

http://www.triumphrat.net/modules.ph...view_photo.php

rickykarate99 · 10-13-2005, 05:54 PM

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On 2005-10-13 14:22, SORTED wrote:
Can any who have(or simply tried) the LSL bar conversion or any other similar set ups ,chime in on your personal findings;ie, general comfort improvement, riding position and handling. Would love to grab a thruxton but 1 hour test ride exposed limited seat time comfort for this rider; 40 yr old, 5'11 and 200lbs w/ 31"inseam.
This would be a commuter , so a good bit of stop and go and little wind support on chest(read sore wrists).
Hope and candor welcome.

SORTED wasn't asking for whether we think it's "cool" or "uncool," to have a bar conversion on a Thrux -- he was asking, "how does it work then as a practical motorcycle?" I can report the British Customs/South Bay kit kicks arse. All day comfort, great for touring, more leverage in the twisties, awesome for commutes rain or shine, still leaning forward so keeps you out of the worst of the wind/weather. Preferred (for me) to the T-100 and Bonnie b/c:
flatter / lower bar position
aluminum wheels
adjustable front suspension
rearset pegs
white clocks
sharper steering (steeper rake)
shorter fenders front and back
different headlight mount and turn signal placement (front)

10-13-2005, 07:51 PM

Well said RickyKarate!
There are less mods to make a Thruxton the 'Naked town bike' I am envisioning, why this may bother some is and will always be, beyond me. We all have our likes and dislikes in regards to what a suitable set up would be for our personal tastes/needs. The apparent intolerance of 'cringers' that is occasionally voiced in response to other peoples preferences(what may make this bike more purpouseful to them !) only serves to underline the fragile convictions of these bemoaners. Should someone choose to put a king & Queen on their thruxton to accomodate yet another 'need' would this too put your nuts hammock in a twist? ***? :???:

fuzzdevil · 10-13-2005, 07:57 PM

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On 2005-10-13 16:54, rickykarate99 wrote:

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On 2005-10-13 14:22, SORTED wrote:
Can any who have(or simply tried) the LSL bar conversion or any other similar set ups ,chime in on your personal findings;ie, general comfort improvement, riding position and handling. Would love to grab a thruxton but 1 hour test ride exposed limited seat time comfort for this rider; 40 yr old, 5'11 and 200lbs w/ 31"inseam.
This would be a commuter , so a good bit of stop and go and little wind support on chest(read sore wrists).
Hope and candor welcome.

SORTED wasn't asking for whether we think it's "cool" or "uncool," to have a bar conversion on a Thrux -- he was asking, "how does it work then as a practical motorcycle?" I can report the British Customs/South Bay kit kicks arse. All day comfort, great for touring, more leverage in the twisties, awesome for commutes rain or shine, still leaning forward so keeps you out of the worst of the wind/weather. Preferred (for me) to the T-100 and Bonnie b/c:
flatter / lower bar position
aluminum wheels
adjustable front suspension
rearset pegs
white clocks
sharper steering (steeper rake)
shorter fenders front and back
different headlight mount and turn signal placement (front)

Yea but this is a public forum so you'll get our opinions too :hammer:

asphyx9 · 10-13-2005, 09:25 PM

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On 2005-10-13 18:51, SORTED wrote:
Well said RickyKarate!
There are less mods to make a Thruxton the 'Naked town bike' I am envisioning, why this may bother some is and will always be, beyond me. We all have our likes and dislikes in regards to what a suitable set up would be for our personal tastes/needs. The apparent intolerance of 'cringers' that is occasionally voiced in response to other peoples preferences(what may make this bike more purpouseful to them !) only serves to underline the fragile convictions of these bemoaners. Should someone choose to put a king & Queen on their thruxton to accomodate yet another 'need' would this too put your nuts hammock in a twist? ***? :???:

Make sure you turn on your "forum opposing opinion" filter if you want to post to a public forum and not have other enthusiasts give you their opinions and "candor" (you did ask for our hope and candor).