Triumphrat

Dale_K · 03-25-2008

I thought about cutting off some of the bar ends but I can see a possible problem. You need a certain amount of straight pipe at the ends for all the switches, grips and clamps. That's really the problem with the brake hose. The clamp can't work on the curved section. Too bad because they felt pretty good. At least I'm only out $31.

The company sells a "Clubman" bar, which has a similar shape but not as tall. I might try it. First I'm going to check with the dealer about a longer hose.

1759AG · 03-25-2008

Dale, sent you a PM.

Bryan

Derby Boy · 03-25-2008

Check out Brent at New/Bonneville. I'm pretty sure he has extended cable and brake line kits. Cost 4 times the bars but that's the price of comfort. Don't think you'll find a whole kit cheaper.

Dale_K · 03-25-2008

Thanks for the info. Still deciding what to do, order bars that use the stock hoses or buy hoses to fit the bars.

Halfdog · 03-26-2008

Well I have two sets of Flanders here and neither is just right. The Daytona Tour Style 650-04602 have the right pull back, but are 2" lower than stock. The TT/Flat track 650-05051 have the rise and pull back, but have a perculiar bend that kind of goes forward before the bend then pulls back. The bars that seem just right are "Pro Taper" aluminum "ATV HIGH". They are same height as stock, have the extra pull back. I've just been hesitant about putting on aluminum (&black) bars. I have also seen some "Moose" steel bars with the same ATV HI name that felt about right. I'll post again when I get the right bars on.

Bremsstrahlung · 03-26-2008

halfdog..... When looking at the Flanders site, I could only find Daytona Tour style 650-04601 ( C-34 ) bars, not 650-04602. Did those bolt right on the Scrambler with the stock hoses and cables intact? They list 7" pullback, while stock Scram bars seem to have 8"... but you report more pullback than the stockers. If they bolt right on, I don't think I'd mind lower bars with more pullback as you report, for myself. Maybe we can work out a deal if you want to unload them.
Also.. I bought a set of Moose CR HI bars for a V-Strom I had. I rode them around for a while then switched back to the stockers. If I can find them, you're welcome to them. In fact... I think they have a bar snake already installed as a bonus. I'll have to look... they're either in my garage, or my buddies garage where we did the work.

Halfdog · 03-27-2008

The Flanders bars I have are the C34 formerly 91-0060 and I may put these on. They have the just right pull pack angle comfortable for wrists, but are 2" lower than stock. They look like all cables would be fine.

Then I might also play with the Moose ATV Hi bars I have for only $30.

I have way too many bars lying around and need to install one set!

Bremsstrahlung · 03-28-2008

excellent... take the C34s and slam those bad boys on. I'd love to hear the results. I think I'll wait untill you do before I try a set. ( no pressure or anything

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Bremsstrahlung · 03-29-2008

Well... impatience always wins. I just ordered a set of these bars:

GS-E Type Bar - Chrome (use for XS Standard).
Width - 30", Rise - 4 1/8", Pullback - 10 1/2" x 7/8"Dia.

from this website:
http://www.mikesxs.net/mikesxs-chass...id=1.4#25-0125

I figured I'd try 'em out and see what happens... for only $29 it seemed worth it instead of endless researching and waiting and getting nothing done day after day.

Definately interested in Halfdog's results with the C34s, though... those are the exact bars I originally wanted.

Dale_K · 03-29-2008

Let us know how they work and especially if the stock cables & hoses are long enough. I intended to ride the 60 miles to the dealer today but the weather was crummy so I haven't solved my problem with the too-short brake hose. I did read in another thread that the Bonneville hose is different and won't swap. Apparently the Speedmaster might work. I don't know if I have the info right on the model name.