Bar adjustment

Has anyone tried adjusting the bar to the "far" position themselves? The User manual doesn't say how to do this.

I unbolted the clamps that hold the bar to the fork tree but couldn't get it fully off (cables were stretched to limits) and couldn't get the clamps open to release the bar.

If I could haveve gotten the clamps open all I'd need to do is rotate them 180 degrees put the bar back in and re-bolt.

[MNDZA]

I asked this question here

Originally Posted by MNDZA

I asked this question here

Thanks. I realized that the black caps pop out revealing the 4 Allen Bolts when I looked at it again this morning.

[MNDZA]

If you can, please take pics after you adjust it. I really want to see how much difference the optional position makes.

Originally Posted by MNDZA

If you can, please take pics after you adjust it. I really want to see how much difference the optional position makes.

Haven't gotten around to trying it yet but can't imagine it would make much of a visual difference. If I ever do make the switch I'll take some pics.

Those Allen Bolt sure are on there tight. Couldn't get them loose with the little dinky Allen wrench in the tool bag. Gonna need a bit more leverage on em

[SLAMF]

Ok so you guys had me curious about the different handlebar position, because I too like an aggresive look. It was very simple. Total time about 15 minutes. I used an allen wrench with an extension bar from a ratchet to get more torque. I also flipped up the bars just a bit. It does make somewhat of a difference but not a whole lot, though I will keep it like this. I also did adjust the controls cause I don't like reaching down for them although you don't have to do this.

Originally Posted by SLAMF

Ok so you guys had me curious about the different handlebar position, because I too like an aggresive look. It was very simple. Total time about 15 minutes. I used an allen wrench with an extension bar from a ratchet to get more torque. I also flipped up the bars just a bit. It does make somewhat of a difference but not a whole lot, though I will keep it like this. I also did adjust the controls cause I don't like reaching down for them although you don't have to do this.

Thanks for the info. I haven't tried it yet but had my doubts it would make much of a difference.

On another note are those wheel stripes you got or powder coat? It looks really good with our color bike

[SLAMF]

Originally Posted by M3Sharif

Thanks for the info. I haven't tried it yet but had my doubts it would make much of a difference.

On another note are those wheel stripes you got or powder coat? It looks really good with our color bike

They are vinyl stripes bro. Got em on EBAY for $7 total. Come in 4 sections pre curved so you don't need to remove the wheel. I think it does make the wheels pop.

[PVD_FZ6R]

I moved them forward for a few days but ended up going back to the stock position.

A few things I noticed:
- caused even less rear visibility in the mirrors - arms were more in the way.
- harder to balance the bike at stops (I'm sure that would have come over time).

I'll take comfort over a slight gain in aggressive styling but to each their own.

[Comiha22]

Originally Posted by SLAMF

They are vinyl stripes bro. Got em on EBAY for $7 total. Come in 4 sections pre curved so you don't need to remove the wheel. I think it does make the wheels pop.

SLAMF - Agree with M3, the wheel stripes look great. I'm definitely looking to pick some up, and would like to make sure it's the right product.

Any chance you could find the ebay link for us?

PS - Sorry for straying off-topic.