Great video Jane! I followed a similar procedure except I cheated. I did not did not disconnect the wiring and remove the whole fairing assy. I just took the four bolts holding the main fairing assy. and used 2 tie downs hooked to the rafters in my garage to suspend the fairing a bout 3 inches above the clamps making the install very easy. As a matter of fact the the removal of all of the crap on the bars was harder than the fairing stuff. Well worth the effort for the increased comfort!
Wholly crap! That was a MAJOR project just to get to the bars! Well done. I'm not sure I could do that one. I'd get lost in the middle somewhere....and then forget how everything went back together. Wow. Well done indeed.
Thanks for all the great info, Drino. Your videos really rock. When I first saw your handlebar video I thought you were out of your mind. But, having watched it about 25 times, I'm nearly ready to tackle the job. Thanks, again. Ever get to San Antonio, holler and we'll ride the Three Sisters together. I'm good for lunch!
@rogerpence - I used a wrench to remove the tips of the grips, then used it to losen the left grip. It's just glued on. Came off with a couple of twists. Right grip of course comes off when you losen the throttle assembly and cables. The speaker grills do just pop off. I used a thin piece of sturdy plastic (an old plastic gift/store/credit card) would work, and gently prised it off using the little channel around the grille face as a guide. The plastic didn't damage the grill. Good luck!!
@glennofsb - G'day! These bars came from Santa Rosa Vee Twin, in California. They're the same dimension as the stock bars, just 2" pullback. The Victory bars I think are the 'chubby' bars - they're the same length, just fatter. If you need the reach, SRVT are the way to go. :-) So far I'm really happy with them - much more comfortable than stock, and the corners are sweet now!
thank you thank you! !! SO OOOO MUCH for your help with the video on clutch and throttle smooth it is. I just got my 1st bick and you save my with smooth throttle and cluth. I can't thank you enough. .
@BIGMAGNAMAN Hey there - no, the stock cables are *just* long enough. They're snug, but not enough to cause problems. These bars are the bomb - comfort is amazing and the cornering is unreal.
@p0kerp1aya - LOL, yeah, I got a little worried when everything was in pieces around me, but she went back together so easy, didn't even have to mess with re-routing cables or adjusting them. I've done grips before - this was just like a grip swap-out on steroids. :-)
my god yes is awesome now . but next week I'll try shifting to 2nd gear .I'm practicing every day everything when it comes to basics. sence I have a way better understanding now . and when the bike is telling me to Chang it to 2nd gear would it go fast I just don't want to shoot off. I'm riding only on 1st gear. and riding on the cluch.??
When I did this upgrade there weren't many options for risers or bars. I personally think risers would be great - the longer the bars the more 'flex' you feel in them. Having stock length bars on risers I think would eliminate this problem.
G'day - the job wasn't too hard. Took maybe 2 hours. The new bars really improved cornering, and eliminated the elbow/arm discomfort from the stock bars. The only negative is that there is increased vibration you can see, but not necessarily feel, in the mirrors. This might be eliminated by using stock bars and risers - they weren't available when I did this upgrade. Cornering is soooo much better. Here's the review video ua-cam.com/video/jGIv7rYwEXQ/v-deo.html
Thanks for your reply, I changed my bars (plus seat, foot pegs, exhaust etc etc) but I must agree, the bars made so much difference to the comfort, thanks for the link, stay safe out there, regards, Paul.
Just A Q, do you have shorter arms for stock for the reach? Reason I'm 6'3 with long arms and the stock reach feels fine, but very inpressed with your video and working on your own bike, very good info....
@ SlickRick - I'm just an average 5'5 woman. Women usually have shorter arms than men, but I'm a lot smaller than you. Used to give me awful elbow and upper arm pain, and the little bit of bend in the arms I get from the pullbacks makes cornering way easier too. Thanks for watching!
@rogerpence - LOL so you're the reason for all the views on the video! :-) Don't be scared of it, it's a relatively easy project. Hint - use an old egg carton for all the little nuts and bolts and MARK each cell with where they're from so reassembly is easier. And get some replacement zip-tie plugs for the bottom of the bars to hold the cables. They can't be saved. :-) You won't believe how much the bars improve comfort and handling! Corners like a dream now! Good luck!
@rogerpence - I used a wrench to remove the tips of the grips, then used it to losen the left grip. It's just glued on. Came off with a couple of twists. Right grip of course comes off when you losen the throttle assembly and cables. The speaker grills do just pop off. I used a thin piece of sturdy plastic (an old plastic gift/store/credit card) would work, and gently prised it off using the little channel around the grille face as a guide. The plastic didn't damage the grill. Good luck!!
You have the best video I've seen. Simple and short. Thanks alot
I just changed my bars to 17in ape hangers I love it now
Great video Jane! I followed a similar procedure except I cheated. I did not did not disconnect the wiring and remove the whole fairing assy. I just took the four bolts holding the main fairing assy. and used 2 tie downs hooked to the rafters in my garage to suspend the fairing a bout 3 inches above the clamps making the install very easy. As a matter of fact the the removal of all of the crap on the bars was harder than the fairing stuff. Well worth the effort for the increased comfort!
Wholly crap! That was a MAJOR project just to get to the bars! Well done. I'm not sure I could do that one. I'd get lost in the middle somewhere....and then forget how everything went back together. Wow. Well done indeed.
Thanks for all the great info, Drino. Your videos really rock. When I first saw your handlebar video I thought you were out of your mind. But, having watched it about 25 times, I'm nearly ready to tackle the job. Thanks, again. Ever get to San Antonio, holler and we'll ride the Three Sisters together. I'm good for lunch!
I can listen to you talk all day .
@rogerpence - I used a wrench to remove the tips of the grips, then used it to losen the left grip. It's just glued on. Came off with a couple of twists. Right grip of course comes off when you losen the throttle assembly and cables. The speaker grills do just pop off. I used a thin piece of sturdy plastic (an old plastic gift/store/credit card) would work, and gently prised it off using the little channel around the grille face as a guide. The plastic didn't damage the grill. Good luck!!
@glennofsb - G'day! These bars came from Santa Rosa Vee Twin, in California. They're the same dimension as the stock bars, just 2" pullback. The Victory bars I think are the 'chubby' bars - they're the same length, just fatter. If you need the reach, SRVT are the way to go. :-) So far I'm really happy with them - much more comfortable than stock, and the corners are sweet now!
Quite a good How-to-video! Well done!
@Wilks89 Thanks! I always have a small moment of panic when I wonder if I can get it all together again and get it working. LOL
thank you thank you! !! SO OOOO MUCH for your help with the video on clutch and throttle smooth it is. I just got my 1st bick and you save my with smooth throttle and cluth. I can't thank you enough. .
Thanks for watching Phillip - and I'm so happy the video helped! Happy riding...
@BIGMAGNAMAN Hey there - no, the stock cables are *just* long enough. They're snug, but not enough to cause problems. These bars are the bomb - comfort is amazing and the cornering is unreal.
@p0kerp1aya - LOL, yeah, I got a little worried when everything was in pieces around me, but she went back together so easy, didn't even have to mess with re-routing cables or adjusting them. I've done grips before - this was just like a grip swap-out on steroids. :-)
I love your voice and giggle😁
LOL Thanks for the sweet comment. Glad you stopped by to watch the video! Have a great weekend!
@@Drino1969 you as well! Oh and I just finished my ape hanger install 10 minutes ago. Thanks for the help!
@@euclid47pha that’s so awesome! Congrats on the install. Now, riding weather please! Wishing you miles and smiles.
my god yes is awesome now . but next week I'll try shifting to 2nd gear .I'm practicing every day everything when it comes to basics. sence I have a way better understanding now . and when the bike is telling me to Chang it to 2nd gear would it go fast I just don't want to shoot off. I'm riding only on 1st gear. and riding on the cluch.??
@pfs252 - Wow! Thanks for the nice comment! :-)
Did you have to extend any cables or wires for the new SRVT bars?
Great video! I just wondering if a Rox Speed handle bar riser would work on the XC?
When I did this upgrade there weren't many options for risers or bars. I personally think risers would be great - the longer the bars the more 'flex' you feel in them. Having stock length bars on risers I think would eliminate this problem.
Thank you for your reply. Ride safe.
Drino--Great job! How did you remove your hand grips? Did you just cut them off and replace them? Also, do the speaker grills just pop off? Thank you!
@jakeroswell - Thanks! It was a fun project. :-)
What a complex job that looked, where's the video updating on how you got on with the new bars? how did they handle etc? better?
G'day - the job wasn't too hard. Took maybe 2 hours. The new bars really improved cornering, and eliminated the elbow/arm discomfort from the stock bars. The only negative is that there is increased vibration you can see, but not necessarily feel, in the mirrors. This might be eliminated by using stock bars and risers - they weren't available when I did this upgrade. Cornering is soooo much better. Here's the review video ua-cam.com/video/jGIv7rYwEXQ/v-deo.html
Thanks for your reply, I changed my bars (plus seat, foot pegs, exhaust etc etc) but I must agree, the bars made so much difference to the comfort, thanks for the link, stay safe out there, regards, Paul.
Hi Drino - Are those the same handlebars that you can get as an option from Victory ? PS - I'm very jealous of your 2 beautiful bikes !
Just A Q, do you have shorter arms for stock for the reach? Reason I'm 6'3 with long arms and the stock reach feels fine, but very inpressed with your video and working on your own bike, very good info....
@ SlickRick - I'm just an average 5'5 woman. Women usually have shorter arms than men, but I'm a lot smaller than you. Used to give me awful elbow and upper arm pain, and the little bit of bend in the arms I get from the pullbacks makes cornering way easier too. Thanks for watching!
@rogerpence - LOL so you're the reason for all the views on the video! :-) Don't be scared of it, it's a relatively easy project. Hint - use an old egg carton for all the little nuts and bolts and MARK each cell with where they're from so reassembly is easier. And get some replacement zip-tie plugs for the bottom of the bars to hold the cables. They can't be saved. :-) You won't believe how much the bars improve comfort and handling! Corners like a dream now! Good luck!
Anybody can the the soundtrack from just the beginning of this video?
Umm, WOW!! Nice work!!
You didn't show any work
Never show your license plate numbers ever .
so should I cover them with tape when I drive down the road?!?!?! idiot
No schmuck .Just tryin to help take care of you but that's o.k. idiot
+Russell Cupples you drive around with them exposed... tell exactly what someone is going to do with your plate number?
@@godackgudalach1 call DMV and get ur address
@rogerpence - I used a wrench to remove the tips of the grips, then used it to losen the left grip. It's just glued on. Came off with a couple of twists. Right grip of course comes off when you losen the throttle assembly and cables. The speaker grills do just pop off. I used a thin piece of sturdy plastic (an old plastic gift/store/credit card) would work, and gently prised it off using the little channel around the grille face as a guide. The plastic didn't damage the grill. Good luck!!