Lower handlebars for a 620?

23-03-2009, 06:31 PM

If possible I fancy fitting some lower handlebars, only say an inch or so, has anyone fitted any lower handlebars to their 620 and can please recommend a pair.

I know that my standard handlebars have little locator holes for the brake and clutch assembly drilled into them, do replacement bars come pre-drilled?

Would I run into problems with the bars hitting the tank with them being lower?

Thanks.

25-03-2009, 09:16 AM

There must be someone out there who has done this????

25-03-2009, 10:02 AM

I have just put some Renthal ultra low bars on my M900ie, lovely quality and just slightly lower than stock. Mine are black so match my frame, but can get them in any colour. However, they do not come pre-drilled, so take quite a time to get right. Mine has 4 holes to drill! Kev

25-03-2009, 10:50 AM

I've got Ace bars on mine...doesn't affect the lock at all...quite a bit lower and much sportier...there is a pic of them on the thread I started...mine's an M600 though...lovely riding position now

25-03-2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevm

I have just put some Renthal ultra low bars on my M900ie, lovely quality and just slightly lower than stock. Mine are black so match my frame, but can get them in any colour. However, they do not come pre-drilled, so take quite a time to get right. Mine has 4 holes to drill! Kev

Thanks, I’ll take a look at them.

Presume they are the same diameter as the standard bars?

Are they any wider/narrower?

Do you have any problem with the bars hitting the tank?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonstaChicky

I've got Ace bars on mine...doesn't affect the lock at all...quite a bit lower and much sportier...there is a pic of them on the thread I started...mine's an M600 though...lovely riding position now

Thanks, could you post a link to your thread.

slob · 25-03-2009, 11:26 AM

UltraLow are very similar in shape to stock 620 bars, a fraction higher at the ends,
they won't hit the tanks and stock cables will fit. They are 7/8".
explanation here http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=19017
That said, I've just fitted a pair to my M1000.
I don't think they'll be lower than your standard bars, anything that is will foul the tank unless
a. it has less pull-back
b. you reduce the lock stop.

25-03-2009, 11:32 AM

Ok, thanks, so looks like I have to stick with the standard bars then.

25-03-2009, 12:15 PM

Here's the thread with mine on...

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=32164

Nicky

slob · 25-03-2009, 12:29 PM

you could try a a set of these
http://www.bustersclassic.co.uk/prod...asp?prod=RAAJB

25-03-2009, 06:05 PM

Obviously not sure about the 620, but my Renthals are a little lower and narrower than my stock ones on M900 and do not get near the tank. Personally I think the small change has made a significant difference to the riding position, for the better and look far better. I think the reduced weight is better as well, I have Oberon bars end weights, alloy colour. But, we all have our preference, thats why we are bikers. All individual!! Kev

slob · 25-03-2009, 08:05 PM

Why not come down to the London meet, 1st Saturday of the month in Docklands, you can take a look at my bars and make a decision based on seeing them. I agree with Kev, they certainly look better than standard.

26-03-2009, 07:53 AM

Thanks everyone, I’ll wait until I can see a pair on a bike first then. Saturday 4th April would have been fine but the bike is in at the garage having some work done that day for a couple of weeks. So I’ll pencil it in for 2nd May and that way the bike ‘project’ will be finished (he says) and I’ll be able to show it off.

23-03-2009, 06:31 PM	#1
Space Cadet Guest Posts: n/a	Lower handlebars for a 620? If possible I fancy fitting some lower handlebars, only say an inch or so, has anyone fitted any lower handlebars to their 620 and can please recommend a pair. I know that my standard handlebars have little locator holes for the brake and clutch assembly drilled into them, do replacement bars come pre-drilled? Would I run into problems with the bars hitting the tank with them being lower? Thanks.

25-03-2009, 09:16 AM	#2
Space Cadet Guest Posts: n/a	There must be someone out there who has done this????

25-03-2009, 10:02 AM	#3
kevm Guest Posts: n/a	I have just put some Renthal ultra low bars on my M900ie, lovely quality and just slightly lower than stock. Mine are black so match my frame, but can get them in any colour. However, they do not come pre-drilled, so take quite a time to get right. Mine has 4 holes to drill! Kev

25-03-2009, 10:50 AM	#4
MonstaChicky Guest Posts: n/a	I've got Ace bars on mine...doesn't affect the lock at all...quite a bit lower and much sportier...there is a pic of them on the thread I started...mine's an M600 though...lovely riding position now

25-03-2009, 11:26 AM	#6
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,714	UltraLow are very similar in shape to stock 620 bars, a fraction higher at the ends, they won't hit the tanks and stock cables will fit. They are 7/8". explanation here http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=19017 That said, I've just fitted a pair to my M1000. I don't think they'll be lower than your standard bars, anything that is will foul the tank unless a. it has less pull-back b. you reduce the lock stop.

25-03-2009, 11:32 AM	#7
Space Cadet Guest Posts: n/a	Ok, thanks, so looks like I have to stick with the standard bars then.

25-03-2009, 12:15 PM	#8
MonstaChicky Guest Posts: n/a	Here's the thread with mine on... http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=32164 Nicky

25-03-2009, 12:29 PM	#9
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,714	you could try a a set of these http://www.bustersclassic.co.uk/prod...asp?prod=RAAJB

25-03-2009, 06:05 PM	#10
kevm Guest Posts: n/a	Obviously not sure about the 620, but my Renthals are a little lower and narrower than my stock ones on M900 and do not get near the tank. Personally I think the small change has made a significant difference to the riding position, for the better and look far better. I think the reduced weight is better as well, I have Oberon bars end weights, alloy colour. But, we all have our preference, thats why we are bikers. All individual!! Kev

25-03-2009, 08:05 PM	#11
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,714	Why not come down to the London meet, 1st Saturday of the month in Docklands, you can take a look at my bars and make a decision based on seeing them. I agree with Kev, they certainly look better than standard.

26-03-2009, 07:53 AM	#12
Space Cadet Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks everyone, I’ll wait until I can see a pair on a bike first then. Saturday 4th April would have been fine but the bike is in at the garage having some work done that day for a couple of weeks. So I’ll pencil it in for 2nd May and that way the bike ‘project’ will be finished (he says) and I’ll be able to show it off.