Just installed new Daytonas on my GS850L. Pics

[oldrookie]

Have a set on order for my first gen SV. Apparently a fairly popular set of bars for those "of a certain" age with the SV, or for those wanting a bit more of an upright riding position.

Look good on your bike.

[Cheryl]

Looks great, Rock. I should be replacing my handlebars early next month (I'm in the middle of moving. sad face). The stock L bars are so uncomfortable. :\

[Flaggo60]

I did that bar swap twenty years ago on my 650G and its still a great setup today. I didn't need to swap cables but the brake lines were too long and did not rout to my satisfaction....soooo....this is a great time for you to swap out those too-long floppy rubber brake lines for new braided stainless steel lines. Probably you'll need a custom installation. I got a bike shop to fabricate my setup. The stopping power with these lines is amazing.

[rockhammer]

I did that bar swap twenty years ago on my 650G and its still a great setup today. I didn't need to swap cables but the brake lines were too long and did not rout to my satisfaction....soooo....this is a great time for you to swap out those too-long floppy rubber brake lines for new braided stainless steel lines. Probably you'll need a custom installation. I got a bike shop to fabricate my setup. The stopping power with these lines is amazing.

I was just going to order some brake lines from here. http://www.spieglerusa.com/brakes/cy...line-kits.html
They have different sizes I am just not sure how long to get them.

[rockhammer]

Looks great, Rock. I should be replacing my handlebars early next month (I'm in the middle of moving. sad face). The stock L bars are so uncomfortable. :\

I think you will really like the bars. The bike feels completely different to ride now. I really like them.

[Flaggo60]

I was just going to order some brake lines from here. http://www.spieglerusa.com/brakes/cy...line-kits.html
They have different sizes I am just not sure how long to get them.

I think I would contact them and tell them what you're doing. They may be able to suggest something.

[exzachtly1]

Just installed my bars tonight, seems like I will have to reroute the choke and clutch cables for sure, and the front brake line has a funky bend now. But otherwise I am loving the change! I'll post a thread with pics when it's all done

[Notz]

I just pulled the trigger earlier this evening on black Daytonas!

Along with another rear Shinko 712, I have almost 6K on the one that is still attached and tonight was the first time it was a bit slippery in the mist.

Then to get free shipping I also ordered a Pirelli MT43 rear trials tire for my dual sport. Got a week in the woods coming up!

It was exciting when I was a kid getting new shoes, and I get the same feeling today getting them for the bikes.


I'll post pics when I get the new gear on 're!

[Hone101]

If you get a chance could you measure your tach cable and tell me how long it is? My new gauges and oil cooler have mine stretched too far.

[rockhammer]

Just installed my bars tonight, seems like I will have to reroute the choke and clutch cables for sure, and the front brake line has a funky bend now. But otherwise I am loving the change! I'll post a thread with pics when it's all done

Let me know how you re rout the cables. I was thinking of just getting new braided cables and brake lines since the ones on my bike are sol old. Glad you like the bars.

[Notz]

A pic of 'em on.