chedd Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 looking to fit renthal 'bars to my 1989 xj900f I'm guessing a'new' top yoke is needed,i'v seen an xj900 on ebay with these type of 'bars fitted so I know it can be done.any info much appreciated. thanks chedd.
KevtheRev Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 You may find that you'll also need new throttle and clutch cables and that you may have to lengthen the wiring for the switchgear and maybe new brake lines , depending on the length of your new bars . Try to measure before you do anything drastic .
chedd Posted May 21, 2014 Author Posted May 21, 2014 thanks for the warning rev,don't plan on doing anything mad just want a more comfortable riding position.
ressie Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 Hi Chedd, I was wondering if you've had any luck with the bars as I was thinking of doing the same thing to mine,(only had it a week) (Its a 1994 XJ900F). I need the bars to come back about 2" and up about 1". I also want to move the footpegs down and forward slightly. The adjustable footpegs on ebay dont look as though they would fit.
tomyqss Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 you might be able to get handlebar risers that will fit xj900 instead of changing the top yoke...
alanfsz Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 I am thinking going the other way drop down a bit, looking at fitting a modernish top fairing anyone done this on a xj900f?
chedd Posted May 23, 2014 Author Posted May 23, 2014 hi ressie,'aint had no luck yet buddy,idid wonder if 'divvie' yokes would fit 'cos that would mean you could drop any sort of bars in.
chedd Posted May 23, 2014 Author Posted May 23, 2014 hi tomyqss,the yokes on the pre 'divvie'900f have a sort of rachet arrangement on which the bars fit,making it difficult to fit any other type of handlebars?
ressie Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Have popped by a local customiser today and he quoted roughly £200 to machine serrated edges off the yokes then fit risers and a one piece bar. Cables will also be replaced with longer ones, seemed like a fair price so I've booked it in for 2 weeks time. Will post pictures once work is done. 1
chedd Posted June 15, 2014 Author Posted June 15, 2014 will be interesting to see the finished job,not to bad a price considering he's doing all the work!
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