1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Replacing Handlebar

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by dandrewk, Nov 15, 2007.

  1. dandrewk

    dandrewk Member

    Messages:
    163
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    San Rafael, CA
    A PO replaced the handlebars on my Maxim with low profile (Seca) ones. Unfortunately, he didn't replace anything else, which has led to a very un-level master brake cylinder and all sorts of difficulties with the angle of the rear view mirrors. And I HATE those fat, spongy grips.

    At this point, it would be far cheaper for me to just put back the original, semi-high risers. I've seen them used for around $35.

    I've never done a handlebar swap. It looks pretty straight forward - pull off the brake/clutch assemblies and the switches. Then it's four bolts.

    Anything I should be aware of?
     
    dandrewk, Nov 15, 2007
    #1
  2. Gbambeck1

    Gbambeck1 Member

    Messages:
    221
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Richmond, Va
    I would watch for the cable lengths... In case they replaced them with shorter ones... I would like to try drag bars on my Maxin... Just not sure how it would look yet
     
    Gbambeck1, Nov 15, 2007
    #2
  3. Robert

    Robert Active Member

    Messages:
    7,479
    Likes Received:
    9
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Ventura CA
    I love the fat spongy grips, swap perchance?
     
    Robert, Nov 15, 2007
    #3
  4. dandrewk

    dandrewk Member

    Messages:
    163
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    San Rafael, CA
    The grips or the handlebars? :)

    The grips are glued on. Only way to get them off is with an Xacto blade.
     
    dandrewk, Nov 15, 2007
    #4

Share This Page