【HURRICANE】Continental Type 2 Handlebar Kit Review
Comfortable with easier Position than OEM
I felt uncomfortable with the OEM's too-wide handlebar, so I replaced it.
The Handlebar of the Cafe is narrower than the Z900RS, though,
The OEMHandlebar is so wide that you would think it was a STREETFIGHTER-type Handlebar, and it stiffens your shoulders.
The position that comes 3cm in front of the OEM by 3cm up with the width shortened by about 6cm will be a much easier position than the OEM.
I would not say that installation is difficult, but if you are not used to it, there may be a Large change.
The handlebar periphery is removed and replaced via an adapter since the diameter is narrower than the OEM.
This adapter gapes when the handlebar angle is adjusted, so it is necessary to check when tightening.
Also, when tightening the Handlebar Post, Brake Holder, and Clutch Holder
Be sure to tighten from the top and adjust the tightness on the underside, so be careful.
The LeftRight Switch Box and Accelerator WireHolder have pre-drilled holes, so no drilling is required.
OEM wire ends when replacing the supplied Clutch Wire. (Engine side) It is recommended to use Tie Wrap or Needle Goldetc. to tie the new wire to the OEM wire and pull it up so that it can be replaced through the same place as the OEM wire.
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Best position.
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In truth, it may be royal to ride as Original….
I bought it to change the position. The actual difference is slight (3cm up, 3cm back, width −6cm), but the feeling has changed a lot. It had been half a year since delivery and I was just getting used to the lower position, but now that it is a little higher and in front of me, the pain in my palm from over 50 km has lessened.
I don't think the appearance has changed that much. I originally liked the cafe's style, so I was glad that the design did not change. It's subjective, but ….
I know, but I personally prefer the Matte Black color, which is the same as the OEM, because the color is shiny and shiny paint. (I guess I just don't know about them …)
Note - I purchased a part to widen the width, but it is undeniably ugly, as it would require structural modification.
Incidentally, when we asked the labor charge for bringing in the parts to our neighbor's shop, they told us that it would be 17,600 yen if the clutch wire is replaced (this is a telephone inquiry, so please keep it as a reference). (This is a telephone inquiry, so please keep it as a reference only.) I tried to do it by myself, but it took a long time because I am not used to it. I recommend that amateurs ask a motorcycle shop to do it.
Conclusion - I was accustomed to a low Position, so my impression is that it is just a taste change, but I think it fits the Japan human body type.
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Good
The installation is a little odd in Large, but I am satisfied with the position. View detail
Hole position is wrong.
After arrival, I started to replace the handlebar.
I was trying to put a Switch box on the Axel side.
The holes in the HandlebarBody on the Axel side are located in different places.
Mirror, etc. did not come on when installed.
In the end, I could not install it and returned it to the original Handlebar.
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900RS cafe
I bought a 900RS cafe and ran about 1000km OEMHandlebar felt wide to me and I had a stiff shoulder symptom.:I saw that many people were replacing the switch with a set, and I bought it because it has the switch mounting position hole and I thought I could improve the position.
I haven't had a chance to test ride it, but it looks 5-6cm shorter than the OEM and has a comfortable posture.
When replacing the handlebar, be careful to avoid leakage of brake fluid and to protect the handlebar with a toweletc. 。
When replacing the clutch wire, prepare a long piece of string. It will be easy and prevent scratches.
The mobile holderUSB power supply can be installed and the distance between the holder and the YOSHIMURAScreen is about 1 cm, which is a nice touch.
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