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Got the bars on today! I must say for my first handle bar job, I’m impressed with myself! I definitely agree there’s way more “fear” in this being a difficult job that there should be. At least as far as bar jobs that only require wiring extensions.
Internal wiring went easier that expected for the most part. I used a string to pull the wires through the bars vs using a small chain, like from a ceiling fan, that a lot of YouTube videos suggested. I would DEFINITELY recommend trying the train vs the string, and regret not picking one up before I did this job. I followed the internal bar wiring video on KST’s YouTube for tips. Cutting the thick black loom type of stuff off the TBW sensor wires is a must. I tried pulling them with it on just for a peace of mind and it was impossible. Other than that very straight forward.
One last thing is I would recommend changing the riser bushings while doing the bars. Definitely the time and place for it. I upgraded to HD poly bushings and am impressed with the quality.
Totally happy with the outcome and can’t wait to ride it.
Before, stock bars that I believe had been rolled up
Got the bars on today! I must say for my first handle bar job, I’m impressed with myself! I definitely agree there’s way more “fear” in this being a difficult job that there should be. At least as far as bar jobs that only require wiring extensions.
Totally happy with the outcome and can’t wait to ride it.
That's great Alex. I'm glad you took the plunge and that it came out so well. It gives you a great feeling of satisfaction to do it yourself, and know that it's done right,,, and,,, to save a ton of money to put towards your bike and/or more tools.
Now... it's time to start watching those DIY cam swap vids
I should have done the poly bushings on mine. Reason I didn't was the bike was still basically new, a 2019, but when I'm really pushing the bike from one side to another on fast twisty roads, I can feel the bars move a bit. Not a big deal, but probably would have been totally eliminated with the poly bushings.
Looking good Alex Anders and glad all went smooth for you. Reading this thread and a couple others encouraged me to also do my swap. It really wasn't a big job and internally wiring went real easy. I left the heavy plastic protection on and was able to push and pull it through rather easy after really wiping it down well with dish washing soap. I also changed the riser bushings to poly and changed the top clamp to an aluminum one with set screws. Hopefully we both have many trouble free miles with our new bars.
Looking good Alex Anders and glad all went smooth for you. Reading this thread and a couple others encouraged me to also do my swap. It really wasn't a big job and internally wiring went real easy. I left the heavy plastic protection on and was able to push and pull it through rather easy after really wiping it down well with dish washing soap. I also changed the riser bushings to poly and changed the top clamp to an aluminum one with set screws. Hopefully we both have many trouble free miles with our new bars.
Dish soap as lube is a great idea, wish I would have thought of it as I wanted to keep it to. Really the only reason I decided to cut it off was that in KST’s video they said that they have never had any issues with chaffing or anything.
That's great Alex. I'm glad you took the plunge and that it came out so well. It gives you a great feeling of satisfaction to do it yourself, and know that it's done right,,, and,,, to save a ton of money to put towards your bike and/or more tools.
Now... it's time to start watching those DIY cam swap vids
It was a great feeling to complete it! Not sure on the cam swap though 😂
Yeah,,, that's what I thought too - lol. Right up until I started reading all the cam swap threads in the M8 forum and watching the YouTube vids by the pros.
Anyhoooo... enjoy your bars Sir. I'm really pleased with the the change on mine.
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