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Upside Downside

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MisterCinders

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Searched the forums about clubman bars.

Not trying to explore that debate here.

In a bunch of threads, people suggest installing them "upside down." From the pictures in various threads, I only see them in one position. Can someone straighten me out with images of clubmans in the regular and upside down positions?

TIA
 
Can't see how upside down would work or be comfortable. I have mine installed like this /|__|\ if that helps. Don't have a picture right now. I have thought about rotating the bars 90 degrees so they lay down flat. Wouldn't be as comfortable but the profile would be lower.
 
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Thanks Mop Bucket. That is what I see in the photos generally.

Here are some posts about "upside down" clubmans:
...They didn't fit the proper way like I had hoped due to hitting the nut on the top of the forks :mad:. However I was able to invert them and still use them. I thought they looked pretty good, liked the way it framed the stock gauges. If you don't like this look make sure it'll clear that fork bolt. Or invest in slightly taller bar risers.

A pic to help my description.

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I'm 6'4" and I have Clubman bars on my '81 GS550T. They're comfortable and make turning easy and that's why I have them. I still sit higher than I would on a sport bike. I have ridden 4 hours on that bike.
I have Daytona bars on my '82 GS1100G, because they're more comfortable for longer rides, but keep it easy to lower my shoulders for quick turns.
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my gs has inverted clubman bars which gives it a sporty seating position without coming anywhere near the tank.

Just buy some clubmans, flip em upside down so the make a fancy 'v' in front of your face and ride!
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What does this mean? :confused:
 
The Clubmans in that picture are on upside down. Right side up is much lower, with the grips about even with the top of the fork tubes. It simulates clip on bars, for a racing type riding position only.
 
Ah, so the flip is on the "y-axis" parallel to the bike. Not the "x-axis" along the bars.

That makes more sense.

Thanks, Tom.
 
MisterCinders found the pic of my bike before I could get around to putting it up :rolleyes:

For comparison here's an image stolen from FlamingChainsaws rebuild thread is a pic of the clumbans in the 'regular' down position. Like Tkent said its to simulate clip ons. Never having been able to put them this way I can't speak to comfort. I did like them upside down though.


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