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Zitat von Becksy im Beitrag #30Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #28Zitat von Becksy im Beitrag #27 Under Optional Equipment is Sport Handlebars Part # 32 71 1 614 641 $379 US From other posts it sounds like the standard R bars and Wunderlich bars are similar. The Sport bars are lower but I have no idea how wide they are.
Lee
2022 R1250RS White Sport Iowa, USA |
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There appear to be two different versions on the US website:- |
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Zitat von Paul911 im Beitrag #29Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #28Zitat von Becksy im Beitrag #27 Going back to this, about to take the plunge on either the Wunderlich bars or the BMW bars. Does anyone know how they differ. Paul, in the UK The Wunderlich bars are £277 from Nippy Norman's including clamps and fixings. The BMW bars are £221 excluding clamps and fixings. |
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I was lucky enough to find used clamps and bolts from an R model on Ebay when I did my Wunderlich conversion. At 64, the conversion was a no-brainer for me and I would never go back. What they don't tell you however is that your BMW bar ends will not thread in to your new bars. Wunderlich sold me a pair of aftermarket bar ends, but they were pathetically light and kept coming loose. I finally found joy with a set from HMVP. Sufficient weight to null out vibration (which I found to be an issue with the stock setup) and they can be ordered in silver or black. Good company to deal with too- |
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As mentioned elsewhere my RS was converted, I was a little concerned that the new riding position would alter the handling as I was sitting a tad further away from the front wheel.
D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F
2016 Lupin R1200RS The Gentlemans Express. (The original and bestest) |
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Zitat von Masione im Beitrag #34 Does anyone know if the BMW R bars will accept the RS bar ends?
2020 R1250RS
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Zitat von Paul911 im Beitrag #36Zitat von Masione im Beitrag #34 The bar end weights are different lengths which doesn't matter but the bolts are different sizes. R bar ends use M10X50 RS uses M8X35
Lee
2022 R1250RS White Sport Iowa, USA |
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Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:32 pm (Last edited: Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:41 pm)
Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #37 So meaning I can use the existing weights but need new bolts to mount them? Will the M10 bolts fit through the RS weights? Sorry for the all the questions but I want to have everything lined up before I start. Also, I priced out the BMW parts on Max and no surprise, it's at least $100 more over Wunderlich. EDIT: answered my own question. The Wunderlich kit comes with adapters to use the original weights. 2020 R1250RS |
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I bought my RS new in October '22. I've really enjoyed it, but the stock stub bars did put pressure on my wrists. I've just installed the Wunderlich conversion (bought from Nippy Norman's); no line extensions were needed, just a bit of cable re-outing. |
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Mon Mar 13, 2023 11:55 am (Last edited: Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:40 pm)
Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:43 pm (Last edited: Sun Mar 19, 2023 7:29 pm)
Zitat von Becksy im Beitrag #41 Tested out the new bars today. Much much better, less wrist pressure, more comfortable and easier to turn. First time on the bike in about 3 months. Forgot how good this bike is. And even better now. |
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I am strongly considering the handlebar conversion for my RS. From the pics online it looks like the brake and clutch levers may hit the mirrors at full lock or even near full lock. The Hornig handlebar installation video shows the installer adjusting the mirrors to accommodate the wider tubular handlebar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvJ594oIOxo
See you somewhere down a twisty road.......
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Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:55 pm (Last edited: Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:57 pm)
Zitat von Twisty Road im Beitrag #43 I don't see handlebar conversions on Hornig's site. Maybe you mean Wunderlich? edit: Nevermind, I found them. 2020 R1250RS |
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Zitat von Twisty Road im Beitrag #43 No, using Wunderlich bars. |
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