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MNDZA · 06-05-2009, 11:17 PM

Has anyone used the optional handlebar position? Does it simply make it more of an aggressive position....as in lower and further? How difficult is it to do yourself? I assume that when you adjust it, you need to reposition all the controls?

thepod · 06-06-2009, 12:15 AM

You can do it yourself, but be prepared, the bolts are tourqued tight tight tight!. You'll need a good ratchet, not just a hand allen wrench. Get some locktite (blue). No need to rewire or reroute the cables.

Roaddawg · 06-06-2009, 10:51 PM

I didn't adjust the risers, but i did move the handlebars themselves. I twisted them up and down and drove around to feel the different angles. I ended up twisting them down just a hair from the stock position which gave me a slight more lower position, but one that was more comfortable for me. I took a pencil and put marks on both the handlebars and the risers so I would know where the stock position was at before I moved them.

MNDZA · 06-07-2009, 12:27 AM

After rotating the bars do you need to reposition the controls or does it not matter?

msgirle · 06-07-2009, 01:09 AM

I didn't have to adjust the controls when I moved my bars.

cbzdel · 06-07-2009, 10:54 AM

MNDZA it sounds like you really want to find an aggressive position lately lol

Can I ask what the stock position is preventing you from doing? I guess I dont fully understand what a more aggressive position does for someone..

MNDZA · 06-07-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cbzdel

MNDZA it sounds like you really want to find an aggressive position lately lol

Can I ask what the stock position is preventing you from doing? I guess I dont fully understand what a more aggressive position does for someone..

Hahaha yeah. I seem to feel more comfortable and more in control while laid more forward. Maybe I'm just preparing myself for next year when I finally get my Daytona 675......or new R6 if they make a better new model.

**99vengeur** · 06-07-2009, 01:12 PM

You know what you could do to give you a more aggressive riding position without changing anything?

Slide your butt back on the seat. I know, it sounds so easy. I did this yesterday and was amazed how low it put me. I just scooted back until I was touching the passenger seat. It allows for a deeper tuck. Give it a try and let us know what you think.

cbzdel · 06-07-2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99vengeur

You know what you could do to give you a more aggressive riding position without changing anything?

Slide your butt back on the seat. I know, it sounds so easy. I did this yesterday and was amazed how low it put me. I just scooted back until I was touching the passenger seat. It allows for a deeper tuck. Give it a try and let us know what you think.

how about just plopping your ass down on the backseat lol

MNDZA · 06-07-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99vengeur

You know what you could do to give you a more aggressive riding position without changing anything?

Slide your butt back on the seat. I know, it sounds so easy. I did this yesterday and was amazed how low it put me. I just scooted back until I was touching the passenger seat. It allows for a deeper tuck. Give it a try and let us know what you think.

Yeah I've been doing that too.

06-05-2009, 11:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
MNDZA Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 414 Thanks: 6 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Adjusting handlebar position Has anyone used the optional handlebar position? Does it simply make it more of an aggressive position....as in lower and further? How difficult is it to do yourself? I assume that when you adjust it, you need to reposition all the controls? __________________ 2009 Raven FZ6R - Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders - Yamaha "Carbon Fiber" Tank Pad - Chrome Flushmount Turn Signals - Evotech Fender Eliminator - Yamaha Tinted Windshield - Yamaha Seat Cowl - Yamaha CF Bar Ends - Red Reflective Wheel Stripes - GYTR Air Filter - TBR V.A.L.E Carbon Fiber Exhaust

06-06-2009, 12:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
thepod Junior Member Bike: fz6r Join Date: May 2009 Location: oregon Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Adjusting handlebar position You can do it yourself, but be prepared, the bolts are tourqued tight tight tight!. You'll need a good ratchet, not just a hand allen wrench. Get some locktite (blue). No need to rewire or reroute the cables.

06-06-2009, 10:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Roaddawg Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R (Yes, the "R") Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa Valley, CA Posts: 1,653 Thanks: 635 Thanked 490 Times in 308 Posts	Re: Adjusting handlebar position I didn't adjust the risers, but i did move the handlebars themselves. I twisted them up and down and drove around to feel the different angles. I ended up twisting them down just a hair from the stock position which gave me a slight more lower position, but one that was more comfortable for me. I took a pencil and put marks on both the handlebars and the risers so I would know where the stock position was at before I moved them.

06-07-2009, 12:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
MNDZA Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 414 Thanks: 6 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Adjusting handlebar position After rotating the bars do you need to reposition the controls or does it not matter? __________________ 2009 Raven FZ6R - Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders - Yamaha "Carbon Fiber" Tank Pad - Chrome Flushmount Turn Signals - Evotech Fender Eliminator - Yamaha Tinted Windshield - Yamaha Seat Cowl - Yamaha CF Bar Ends - Red Reflective Wheel Stripes - GYTR Air Filter - TBR V.A.L.E Carbon Fiber Exhaust

06-07-2009, 01:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
msgirle Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern Cali Posts: 88 Thanks: 2 Thanked 13 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Adjusting handlebar position I didn't have to adjust the controls when I moved my bars.

06-07-2009, 10:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
cbzdel Super Moderator Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,061 Thanks: 37 Thanked 222 Times in 105 Posts	Re: Adjusting handlebar position MNDZA it sounds like you really want to find an aggressive position lately lol Can I ask what the stock position is preventing you from doing? I guess I dont fully understand what a more aggressive position does for someone.. __________________ 2009 De-Badged Raven FZ6R Mods: Intuitive Racing Sliders // Competition Werkes FE // Camcorder & GPS Mounts // Motrax Flush Mounts // Pazzo Shorties // K&N Air & Oil Filters // 6000k HID Kit // Red Wheel Stripes // Tank Slapper Kit // Oberon Fuel Tank Cap / /Axio Tail Bag // +1 Front Sprocket // Integrated Smoked LED Tail Light //

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99vengeur Administrator Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 719 Thanked 753 Times in 477 Posts	Re: Adjusting handlebar position You know what you could do to give you a more aggressive riding position without changing anything? Slide your butt back on the seat. I know, it sounds so easy. I did this yesterday and was amazed how low it put me. I just scooted back until I was touching the passenger seat. It allows for a deeper tuck. Give it a try and let us know what you think. __________________ Robert 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R//Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders//Evotech Swingarm Spools//Two Brothers Racing V.A.L.E. Complete Carbon Fiber Exhaust//Two Brothers Racing JuiceBox//Driven AIS Blockoff Plates//Uscgduncan Fender Eliminator//Custom Garage Door Opener//Custom Painted Windscreen//Bi-xenon Projector Retrofit with Blue Angel Eye//More in the making...

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