Protaper evo "Adventure bars"

[trimannn]

I installed these bars on my 15 this past weekend. I like em but it seems like there's a lot of stress on the throttle lines when you turn the bars all the way to the right. Did you re-route yours somehow or are yours pretty tight as well?

 

[Defekticon]

I installed these bars on my 15 this past weekend. I like em but it seems like there's a lot of stress on the throttle lines when you turn the bars all the way to the right. Did you re-route yours somehow or are yours pretty tight as well?

The answer is in the post right above yours. You need to install extended brake lines.

 

[twinrider]

I've got short arms (30" sleeve) and at just 5'7" I've always felt the reach to the bars was too much of a stretch, even with the 2x2 Rox Risers. I have to sit on the forward section of the seat, which causes butt ache after some hours in the saddle, and I've still got some forward lean, which bothers my throttle hand. Do you think these bars would allow me to sit further back compared to the stock with the Roxes and take the weight of my arms?

 

[Defekticon]

I'm 5'11" 32 inch sleeve, 31.5 inseam and the high bend of the adventure bars is just about tolerable for me. I still get back pain in between my shoulder blades on long rides. The S10 is not a small mans bike as evidenced by some of the 2015 model bikes for sale on the forum. You can only stretch the ergos so far. Yes you can run the high bars+ 2x2 rox risers with extended brake lines, but I don't know if its going to get you where you need to be at your height.

 

[twinrider]

The S10 is not a small mans bike as evidenced by some of the 2015 model bikes for sale on the forum. You can only stretch the ergos so far. Yes you can run the high bars+ 2x2 rox risers with extended brake lines, but I don't know if its going to get you where you need to be at your height.

Thanks for the feedback. That's the conclusion that I've come to as well, the ergos are just too stretched for me with my 30" inseam, 30" arms.... I'm currently debating whether to continue making it fit or just toss in the towel and get the new Africa Twin, which appears to have a more compact, dirt-bike style seating position.

Even if I change the brake lines, would the throttle cables be an issue? They seem to be at their limit now with the Rox risers, and I've followed the fitment procedure outlined by Altrider.

 

[Don in Lodi]

I installed these bars on my 15 this past weekend. I like em but it seems like there's a lot of stress on the throttle lines when you turn the bars all the way to the right. Did you re-route yours somehow or are yours pretty tight as well?

Did you replace the hydraulic lines yet? Those are what usually get tight. The throttle cables have never been an issue before, though some have wound up routing them differently for other reasons. The wire guide down at the upper clamp can be bent upwards to relieve the forward push on the cables. I've though about removing it, just haven't bothered yet.

 

[trimannn]

I added the extended brake and clutch lines. They're fine its the throttle cables that are tight.

 

[twinrider]

I added the extended brake and clutch lines. They're fine its the throttle cables that are tight.

Yup, mine too with just the 2x2 Rox risers. That's why I'm wondering about these bars.

 

[Don in Lodi]

Yup, mine too with just the 2x2 Rox risers. That's why I'm wondering about these bars.

Did you bend or remove the guide loop down at the triple tree yet?

 

[mike25]

I'm looking to find the exact dimensions of the stock 2014 bars, compared to the
Adventure High Bars.

 

[twinrider]

Did you bend or remove the guide loop down at the triple tree yet?

I followed the Altrider install to a T. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLMSSIqvTeg#t=406

I'll double check the guide loop later, thanks.

 

[trimannn]

Did you bend or remove the guide loop down at the triple tree yet?

Thats the kinda info i was looking for. Ill check mine today

 

[Don in Lodi]

I followed the Altrider install to a T. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLMSSIqvTeg#t=406

I'll double check the guide loop later, thanks.

Ok, I think I'm seeing some of the error here. 'Cables' and 'Lines' seem to get used interchangeably. The video is for the hydraulic lines with 2" ROX risers. Things will be a little snug lock to lock with everything being done without using Jaxon's long lines and only 2" of lift, but should be just fine. The relocation kit for the brake and clutch line mounts is just enough for the 2" risers only. The throttle cables should be fine.
The new ProTaper Adventure bend is in the ballpark of three inches taller than stock, at least a full inch taller than the hydraulic line relocation kit is made for. I'm running 2" Rox, the Raptor bend which is a +1.25" for +3.25, with Jaxon's long lines, and everything is snug lock to lock. Hoses should be longer than the 2" extra if your going 3+" taller. Throttle cables are snug across the gooseneck at full right lock, but they're not binding, they're not pulling the throttles open.
Until I give Jaxon a call to see about getting some stuff made, things will stay the way they are. I must have short arms, while standing the bars are still a little low for me. I'm going to go with that new Adventure bend and the 2" Rox one of these days.

 

[twinrider]

I bent my guide and the throttle cables are ok now. Guess I should get Jason's extension kit before adding the Protaper bars but I'm still wondering if the throttle cables will work ok with that taller bar.

 

[JBB]

How do you go about getting the left grip off? I've got the '14 es with the grip heat, and I really don't want to mess that up. I haven't changed grips since I was a kid, and then we did it by cutting them off.

 

[AVGeek]

How do you go about getting the left grip off? I've got the '14 es with the grip heat, and I really don't want to mess that up. I haven't changed grips since I was a kid, and then we did it by cutting them off.

I use a blow gun on my compressor. Work the nozzle underneath the end and work it around. When you squeeze the trigger, it should pop the glue loose and float it off.

 

[Shovelhead]

I use a blow gun on my compressor. Work the nozzle underneath the end and work it around. When you squeeze the trigger, it should pop the glue loose and float it off.

how much air pressure you set yer regulator at?

 

[JBB]

I use a blow gun on my compressor. Work the nozzle underneath the end and work it around. When you squeeze the trigger, it should pop the glue loose and float it off.

Thanks. I'm going to order my bars tonight. ;D

 

[fredz43]

Allow me to once again issue a slight caution about blow guns on heated grips. The elements are embedded in the rubber grips. The elements are flexible to some extent, but are not elastic. A bit too much air can create a balloon effect and break the circuitry of the elements. I learned this the hard way with Honda heated grips on my ST1300.

 

[JBB]

Allow me to once again issue a slight caution about blow guns on heated grips. The elements are embedded in the rubber grips. The elements are flexible to some extent, but are not elastic. A bit too much air can create a balloon effect and break the circuitry of the elements. I learned this the hard way with Honda heated grips on my ST1300.

Appreciate you sharing that- I had been thinking about trying to get the grip started by pushing an old feeler gauge between the bar and the grip, and then following up with the compressed air- Is that a good idea or a bad idea?