Protaper raptor bars

[Paul466]

Hi everyone! Planning on upgrading to protaper raptor bars. Since they are taller will I run into any problems as far as cable lenght? Thx for any input.

 

[HoebSTer]

I think the consensus has been if using the bars only, you are fine. If you use a riser with this and the bars, you will beed to extend cables.

 

[tomatocity]

The Raptors have been mounted on 1" up and 1" back Rox Risers for at least 20,000 miles. I did remove the bolts for the hard lines which gives a little more slack. I will add extended lines when i add the 2" Rox Risers.

 

[avc8130]

The Raptors have been mounted on 1" up and 1" back Rox Risers for at least 20,000 miles. I did remove the bolts for the hard lines which gives a little more slack. I will add extended lines when i add the 2" Rox Risers.

Holy man! You must be approaching "ape hanger" territory!

::012::

 

[roy]

Helped put the bars on dan 650's bike no need for longer lines in the stock bar clamps.

 

[JaimeV]

I've got it without risers and is perfect

http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=4157.msg138687#msg138687

 

[tomatocity]

I am still uncomfortable which makes me consider selling it. I am a normal 6' 32" inseam rider. Standing on my lowered pegs my arms are straight down. Sitting on the lower position my arms are stretched forward and down. Plus I lean forward with too much hand weight on the handlebars. If you can call a KLR comfortable my 2005 KLR is very comfortable. Bent elbow comfortable. I am looking forward to the FZ-09 for a short distance non-camping trips.

 

[snakebitten]

6'1"
2" Roxy rockers
15degree Flex bars
Extended lines
Seat in high position.

Perfect ergos sittin AND standing

The KLR collects dust, except I loan it out.


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[211john]

I'm in the process of putting Raptors on my bike right now. I'd say they are about 1" taller than stock, but with a lot less sweep. The cables seem to fit just fine. No binding.

I destroyed one of my Symtec grip heaters removing it from the old bar. I'm waiting for the replacement before I put the grips back on and take it for a spin.

 

[tomatocity]

I'm in the process of putting Raptors on my bike right now. I'd say they are about 1" taller than stock, but with a lot less sweep. The cables seem to fit just fine. No binding.

I destroyed one of my Symtec grip heaters removing it from the old bar. I'm waiting for the replacement before I put the grips back on and take it for a spin.

Install / Remove throttle (grips heated) when the bars are not mounted. This goes for any handlebars. Some of us learn the difficult way.