School me on bar styles

[Ice]

I am leaning toward those Renthals. Digging the variety of finishes. Probably road low or road medium... the ultra lows look maybe a little too low.

@Ice - did you have to re-route or shorten any cables? Or did it pretty much work out? Only one hole to drill?

Depends on what kind of lean you want. If you get just the Lows, you will pretty much just have OEM bars still. Nothing will have really changed besides the finish of the bars. If you want a slight lean, then definitely get the Ultra Low, I promise you will be satisfied.

No I didn't, just had to rearrange them behind the headlight assembly. I didn't drill any holes haha. My bike has one of those manual cruise controls, which I don't use at all for cruising, just as a 'clamp' to hold it on the bar. I suppose I should have drilled some holes, but i don't see where, my throttle comes off in two halves. Maybe I just missed something. Oh, and you'll want to get some epoxy for the clutch side. Just driving around the block to try out the new bars, the grip was sliding off.

[patrick]

go with the triumph cafe bars

after much research, I bought some for my 82 GS850.. completely changes the riding style, better handling too. The more forward position doesnt make for long haul riding much anymore, and unless you cut the seat down, its awkward for your passenger. best part is i didnt have to cut wires. Check my thread for pics! you'll dig it the most.