Tuning and modding » Handlebars

Perhaps its just me, but BMW's daft handlebar set-up has bugged me from my first ride on the bike - why??? As I like to make work for myself, I decided to convert it to normal bars myself after seeing the ridiculous price Wunderlicht wanted, plus I get to choose the bars (after a huge amount of reading spec. sheets, measuring bikes in shop, etc). I know may not be to everyone's taste but it's doable at home with some LSL bar clamps - all you really need to do is make some shims as BMW fat bars are bigger than 'normal' fat bars.
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I've got 1200R bars on mine, love 'em.

What bits do you need to fit 'R bars? Just the bars and the clamps is it.

I was going to use R1250 parts but the price was extortionate - plus at least mines mine, if you know what I mean

Zitat von Ali-bear im Beitrag #3

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What bits do you need to fit 'R bars? Just the bars and the clamps is it.

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Zitat von Steviejuk im Beitrag #4

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I was going to use R1250 parts but the price was extortionate - plus at least mines mine, if you know what I mean

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Looking at the central casting of her RS bars, I'm surprised that BMW didn't go for some adjustability. I considered trying something with a pair of Jota bars, cut in two and stubbed into the OEM casting. The problem is BMW seem to use 22mm bars whereas a lot of manufacturers still use the old 7/8. That .2mm makes things tricky when switching about.

I've been thinking of going this route myself. Any issues with cable and hydraulic line length?

Zitat von Chris216 im Beitrag #8

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I've been thinking of going this route myself. Any issues with cable and hydraulic line length?

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Zitat von Tony101 im Beitrag #7

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... problem is BMW seem to use 22mm bars whereas a lot of manufacturers still use the old 7/8. That .2mm makes things tricky when switching about.

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Zitat von Tony101 im Beitrag #7

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Looking at the central casting of her RS bars, I'm surprised that BMW didn't go for some adjustability. I considered trying something with a pair of Jota bars, cut in two and stubbed into the OEM casting. The problem is BMW seem to use 22mm bars whereas a lot of manufacturers still use the old 7/8. That .2mm makes things tricky when switching about.

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Hi I have had 'R' bars on my 1200 ans now 1250. In addition to bars and clamps you will need bar end weights as the R bars have 10mm threads whilst RS are 8mm.
I added Wunderlich Ergo Risers as well and they did need the clutch hose re-routeing. Have now done 20K miles with this mod and although some people say why not have a GS a RS is aways better looking and lower. Unless you go off the tarmac the RS is the way to go.
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I like the looks of tubular bars.
When we bought our bikes the dealer asked is we wanted the R1200R bars installed.
Neither one of us wanted to sit up more.
If the R bars were the same height but wider I would have been interested.

Zitat von AlanM im Beitrag #12

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Hi I have had 'R' bars on my 1200 ans now 1250. In addition to bars and clamps you will need bar end weights as the R bars have 10mm threads whilst RS are 8mm.

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I like the looks of the R bars a lot. I installed HeliBar adjusters to my RS, they raise the bars about 1" and towards the rider about 3/4" and that has worked great for me. My S1000 XR is too upright and I am wondering if I can install the S1000 R bars on it for a sportier stance.
It seems like we are never satisfied, there is always one more adjustment to make.