Best and lowest bars?

Kipp8302 · 02-24-09, 04:17 PM

Well thus far I love my bike. only thing I have a problem with is the height of the bars due to joint problems in my arms. So I'm looking for some opinions and experience in getting a new bar that's alot lower and somethin reliable. i dont wanna do clip-ons cause it's too low for just cruising around, but I need my hands a couple inches lower atleast for highway riding. So let me know what's out there that could help me.
thanks
Kipp

mjoolnar · 02-24-09, 07:27 PM

Pro-Taper Kawi Mini's.

Jason 306 · 02-24-09, 08:37 PM

You'll get alot of people recommending the Renthal Ultra-Lows. I have em, they're lower than stock, and the dark grey looks 10x better than the gold.

03kraz1000 · 02-25-09, 11:46 AM

Here's a picture of the Protaper Kawi Mini bars . . . just a tad bit lower but you notice it more when riding and entering turns

Rhinotheking · 02-25-09, 12:57 PM

Protaper's site has all the bends and measurements listed making it very easy to find the exact height, width, and pullback you want. In addition, Protapers cost way less than Renthal for similar bar. I paid 55 plus tax for my SE's and the comparable Renthal was gonna be 89 plus tax....that was a no brainer decision for me.

Kipp8302 · 02-25-09, 04:38 PM

looks good, but i kinda want lower than that.

RS117 · 02-26-09, 10:27 AM

When I looked into it The Ultra Lows was what I could find that would fit with NO clearance issue's.

jsmith8008 · 02-26-09, 04:37 PM

The lowest I've ever heard of are these,

http://bandcexpress.co.uk/cgi-bin/bc...term=BAR%20658

The Renthal Road Flat bars. A height and rise of 0.

jsmith8008 · 02-26-09, 04:41 PM

As far as what I've got, I replaced with the Renthal Streetifighter bend. It was between the Streetfighter bend or the Road lows. But I figured that I'd go with the Streetfighters because they're a little higher and would be better for long distances.

Picasso_Z750 · 02-26-09, 06:42 PM

just get a set of drag bars. not the straight broomstick style. ones like these:

Kipp8302 · 02-27-09, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsmith8008

The lowest I've ever heard of are these,

http://bandcexpress.co.uk/cgi-bin/bc...term=BAR%20658

The Renthal Road Flat bars. A height and rise of 0.

anybody have a pic of these installed? also is there anything else that needs to be replaced when doing the bars (i.e. grips, bar ends, ...)?

jsmith8008 · 02-28-09, 11:02 AM

The grips are usable again. You won't have to take off the throttle grip, just the left grip. You might need bar ends, but I'm not 100% sure. I still don't have bar ends on my bike since I've put the new bars on. I don't think you can use them again though because the screws thread directly into a hole in the bar where a little plate looks welded into the end of the bar. But it might be possible if you get the screw in tensioner type thingys...

kiki · 02-28-09, 04:14 PM

Drag bars are the lowest, I have them on my bike and am very happy with them. I had to get taller risers, but it was worth the money, drag bars run about $20-25, risers I think that I got for around $80....

sinpieces · 03-03-09, 08:31 AM

This post is old, but i will answer you anyway!
LSL streetbar 00. You will not need any risers, just take your old bar off and mount this one. This bar has only a rise of 45mm and a pull back of 90mm. The width of the handlebar is 81cm. It works great with all cable routing etc. No problem at all. I use it at my Zed!
You can buy them in different colours to, gold looks great, i currently run it in black though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kipp8302

Well thus far I love my bike. only thing I have a problem with is the height of the bars due to joint problems in my arms. So I'm looking for some opinions and experience in getting a new bar that's alot lower and somethin reliable. i dont wanna do clip-ons cause it's too low for just cruising around, but I need my hands a couple inches lower atleast for highway riding. So let me know what's out there that could help me.
thanks
Kipp

mrZee · 03-03-09, 10:16 AM

Kipp, have you seen these, a few people here including myself have these.
The green Z1000.
http://www.riderforums.com/showthread.php?t=48803

Z

02-24-09, 04:17 PM	#1
Kipp8302 Up-And Comer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: KCK Posts: 35	Best and lowest bars? Well thus far I love my bike. only thing I have a problem with is the height of the bars due to joint problems in my arms. So I'm looking for some opinions and experience in getting a new bar that's alot lower and somethin reliable. i dont wanna do clip-ons cause it's too low for just cruising around, but I need my hands a couple inches lower atleast for highway riding. So let me know what's out there that could help me. thanks Kipp __________________ 2009 Vista Blue Focus Coupe AKA "Blue Reign" 2003 Z1000 Cafe Project 1975 KZ400

02-24-09, 08:37 PM	#3
Jason 306 Supreme Being Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newark, Ohio Posts: 1,098	You'll get alot of people recommending the Renthal Ultra-Lows. I have em, they're lower than stock, and the dark grey looks 10x better than the gold. __________________

02-25-09, 04:38 PM	#6
Kipp8302 Up-And Comer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: KCK Posts: 35	looks good, but i kinda want lower than that. __________________ 2009 Vista Blue Focus Coupe AKA "Blue Reign" 2003 Z1000 Cafe Project 1975 KZ400

02-26-09, 04:37 PM	#8
jsmith8008 Site Elder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ballard, Seattle, Washington, USA Posts: 800	The lowest I've ever heard of are these, http://bandcexpress.co.uk/cgi-bin/bc...term=BAR%20658 The Renthal Road Flat bars. A height and rise of 0. __________________ ZR1000B7F Pacific Northwest Riders.com www.pnwriders.com Washington Sportbikes.com www.washingtonsportbikes.com

02-28-09, 11:02 AM	#12
jsmith8008 Site Elder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ballard, Seattle, Washington, USA Posts: 800	The grips are usable again. You won't have to take off the throttle grip, just the left grip. You might need bar ends, but I'm not 100% sure. I still don't have bar ends on my bike since I've put the new bars on. I don't think you can use them again though because the screws thread directly into a hole in the bar where a little plate looks welded into the end of the bar. But it might be possible if you get the screw in tensioner type thingys... __________________ ZR1000B7F Pacific Northwest Riders.com www.pnwriders.com Washington Sportbikes.com www.washingtonsportbikes.com

02-24-09, 07:27 PM	#2
mjoolnar Up-And Comer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 104	Pro-Taper Kawi Mini's.

02-25-09, 12:57 PM	#5
Rhinotheking Supreme Being Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Saskatoon,Sk. Canada Posts: 1,309	Protaper's site has all the bends and measurements listed making it very easy to find the exact height, width, and pullback you want. In addition, Protapers cost way less than Renthal for similar bar. I paid 55 plus tax for my SE's and the comparable Renthal was gonna be 89 plus tax....that was a no brainer decision for me.

02-26-09, 10:27 AM	#7
RS117 Supreme Being Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: vermont Posts: 3,753	When I looked into it The Ultra Lows was what I could find that would fit with NO clearance issue's.

02-28-09, 04:14 PM	#13
kiki Rising Star Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: portland Or Posts: 181	Drag bars are the lowest, I have them on my bike and am very happy with them. I had to get taller risers, but it was worth the money, drag bars run about $20-25, risers I think that I got for around $80.... __________________ Drag bars, bar risers, black faceplate, jackup kit, gilles rear sets, cowl pad, buell headlights, modified windscreen, after market flashers, modified plate holder, ackropovic full race system with cutdown can, airbox mod, black powder coated wheels, engine sliders, no hugger, no raidiator gards, painted side covers black, bar end mirror, braided brake lines, zx10 black clutch/brake levers, 636 master cylinder, done with the orange painted bike black, frame plugs

03-03-09, 10:16 AM	#15
mrZee Rising Star Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 198	Kipp, have you seen these, a few people here including myself have these. The green Z1000. http://www.riderforums.com/showthread.php?t=48803 Z __________________ The road of excess leads to the path of wisdom, Amen.

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