renthal bars

i bought some renthal bars and i want some advice on fitting.

has anyone done this mod and were there any problems? (are the brake hose long enough) (what 2 and what not 2 take off) oooooo missus

and whats the best way to get the grip off the left side?

P.S.
its going in for its free re-spray (see flakey paint thread) on 13th so if this jobs a right pain i may pay to have them fitted then as they will have bike for at least a week.

depends on length as renthal do different sizes, it may be simple, it may be a fiddle. JMO had to get some braided lines as she went for wide bars (If I recall) Just take it all off missus and put it all back on again. easy!

easy for some alex but im mechanicly :lol: inept.

the renthals are Road Bike (ultra low) 758 - 01 - GR so the height might not be as much of a problem as jmo's.

any tips getting that grip off (and back on)?

Originally Posted by celt

any tips getting that grip off (and back on)?

Pull (& Push)

Get a screwdriver lift up the grip and put warm water in the space you have created should come off a treat try it its like magic!! alacazaz

Originally Posted by celt

i bought some renthal bars and i want some advice on fitting.

has anyone done this mod and were there any problems? (are the brake hose long enough) (what 2 and what not 2 take off) oooooo missus

and whats the best way to get the grip off the left side?

P.S.
its going in for its free re-spray (see flakey paint thread) on 13th so if this jobs a right pain i may pay to have them fitted then as they will have bike for at least a week.

To be fair Celt, I'd say get a new pair of grips, once you take a grip off the clutch side you dont get em quite the same again. As others have said, if the Mentals are of a similar width and rise as the originals you will not need to change any lines or cables, but if they aint you will. S'easy really.

ta ra me ducks

speaking as an inept mechanic I can vouche for the simplicity, getting the throttle housing together can be a bit fiddley though.

il give ya a hand if ya want, il be back sunday night from barcelona and have all next week off wi nowt t do

thats bloody good of you scotty .
i will probably take you up on that.

just let me know the best day for you and i will try and get a bit time off work to meet up and get job done

again cheers

well i made it back from the land of the phyco scooter rider so il dig out the impact driver and the oxyacetalene

just out of curiousity, what are the advantages of the renthal compared to the stock bars ? clueless is my middlename.

well they have renthal written on em what more do ya want ~:?
errm colour cordination/contrast and alter ride possition slightly depending on rake bend and rise and lots of other words im not sure on the meaning

i thought it was a great improvment over stock me being 6' ish

If you squint and look down its like being on a very fast BMX.

Originally Posted by A Yerbury

If you squint and look down its like being on a very fast BMX.

Tis true.

(Just don't try doing any jumps though x)

xxx

(PS. I did once, through a hedge - didn't work...)

I rode an M1000 today with the steel bars on and the bend in these is different from the old M900 alloy bars. They definitely put more strain on your wrists as they rake back and put your wrists in an unatural position. The old M900 bars are dead comfy in comparison even though to look at they are almost identical.
The problem I have when I see a bike with Renthals is that it screams 'CRASHED' at me. They are the first thing you fit after a crash and I wonder how many people would walk away when you're trying to sell a bike with these on.