1 New Member - 1992 K75S Wed Apr 08, 2020 2:55 pm
edgeoftheworld
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I just got a 92 K75S. It joins my 87 R65 and my 09 R1200GS. Now I've got an Airhead, Flying Brick and a GS. All the iconic BMWs
Are those C handlebars? I have to ride the bike more first but debating taller handlebars. I put lower bars on my R65 and now I want to switch to mid bars since I've had some back issues on and off the past year.
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Keep in mind that this advice is coming from a guy that replaces his tires because the cords are showing through the side walls.duck wrote:Do put some miles on it first before switching to C bars. If you're just toodling around then C bars are fine but if you like to ride more agressively then C bars don't let you get your upper body weight as far forward. I've tried C bars on my K75Ss, K100RSs and K1100RS and always revert back to the sportier factory bars.
C bars are made of unobtainium. No longer available new from The Fatherland and scarce on the used market.
Not true. I wait until the cords are showing all of the way across the tire.caveman wrote:
Keep in mind that this advice is coming from a guy that replaces his tires because the cords are showing through the side walls.
These are the barbacks https://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Techniques-Handlebar-Risers-513-062/123842215542duck wrote:What barbacks did you buy? Got a link?
If it doesn't have them already then next time you get tires I'd recommend getting radials.
duck wrote:I assume the barbacks are aluminum. Easy to cut. Super high quality tap not required. JMHO
edgeoftheworld wrote:I don't see having too many holes to tap in the future.
Good one!duck wrote:edgeoftheworld wrote:I don't see having too many holes to tap in the future.
Especially with all the bars closed these days.
Maybe not, but they're also useful for cleaning threads.edgeoftheworld wrote:Thanks everyone for all the suggestions and advice! I ordered the UK ones on ebay for about $19 shipped. I'll order a cheap handle from amazon. I don't see having too many holes to tap in the future.
Dai wrote:Maybe not, but they're also useful for cleaning threads.
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