Rotating Handlebars

fred-houston

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I have a quick handlebar question.

I want to rotate my bars, so I would also need to rotate the switch housings and the levers. I can see the levers are not an issue, but do the switch housings have a nub on them that is slotted into the bars, or is it just a compression fit?

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How far do u plan on rotating the bars ? have rotated mine a little without changing anything else and everything still works great.
 

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You don't need to rotate them back much to hit the tank, especially when the bike falls over.
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Checkswrecks said:
You don't need to rotate them back much to hit the tank, especially when the bike falls over.
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If u moved them far enough to hit the tank I would call that EXTREMLY far !
 

fred-houston

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I have risers and want to rotate them forward. There is no issue with them hitting the tank, but to rotate them to where I want, I will need to rotate the switch housings and levers.
 

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Rotating the levers is the important thing. The switch housings, not so much.
I don't think I'd worry about it, as they do have a little play in the slot so can be moved a little bit.
 

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The Clutch and Front Brake lines are fastened to the frame under the fuel tank. Free the lines and you will gain a lot of lines.

The handlebars are low from the factory to all riders. Risers, 1' or 2", should help with the clearance.
 
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