Chopping up my Max

[one2dmax]

I may have some mufflers around here too.

 

[donnelly317]

http://vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=10859

Seans

 

[fatasswilly]

How comfortable are them handle bars?? Im debating what type to get.. I like the looks! But want comfort I ride 100 miles a day round trip to work. Im 6'4" so I gots me some long monkey arms :rofl_200:

I find them pretty damned comfortable, but I'm 5'10" so YMMV.

http://www.lossaengineering.com/shop/lossa-brand-black-cafe-bars/

 

[fatasswilly]

I may have some mufflers around here too.

Got anything for cheap? :biglaugh: I would want a right intake cover too if the price is right, but again, I'm saving up for a new max so I'm not looking to spend too much on the one I have now.

 

[donnelly317]

Got anything for cheap? :biglaugh: I would want a right intake cover too if the price is right, but again, I'm saving up for a new max so I'm not looking to spend too much on the one I have now.

Is that almost a sport bike position? Not trying to invade ur thread lol

 

[fatasswilly]

Is that almost a sport bike position? Not trying to invade ur thread lol

No worries :biglaugh:

The bars aren't quite as low as a sportbike, if you look at a sportbike:

http://imageshand.yamahamotors.com/img.jpg?id=14483&class=lrg

The bars are pretty much the same height as the seat, whereas with the clubmans on the Max the controls are a good 8-10 inches higher than the seat.

In any case, the clubmans are definitely a huge handling upgrade.

 

[TurcoLoco]

Isn't it illegal in CA to take out both the side mirrors, may be even the turn signals?
I cannot stand the stock mirrors and on the drag bar I just installed, no matter how I position the damn things, I end up seeing my shoulders for the most part so why even have them? I didn't take them out because I didn't think they allow you to take both of them off. I think at least the left side is mandatory, am I wrong?

 

[fatasswilly]

Isn't it illegal in CA to take out both the side mirrors, may be even the turn signals?
I cannot stand the stock mirrors and on the drag bar I just installed, no matter how I position the damn things, I end up seeing my shoulders for the most part so why even have them? I didn't take them out because I didn't think they allow you to take both of them off. I think at least the left side is mandatory, am I wrong?

No, you're right. Most people have a bar end mirror on their left bar for a cleaner look.

But it's also illegal to go over the speed limit :whistlin:

 

[TurcoLoco]

But it's also illegal to go over the speed limit :whistlin:

There is a speed limit? :ummm:






Oh well... :biglaugh:

 

[donnelly317]

No worries :biglaugh:

The bars aren't quite as low as a sportbike, if you look at a sportbike:

http://imageshand.yamahamotors.com/img.jpg?id=14483&class=lrg

The bars are pretty much the same height as the seat, whereas with the clubmans on the Max the controls are a good 8-10 inches higher than the seat.

In any case, the clubmans are definitely a huge handling upgrade.

Handling upgrade? Really? I was wondering what it did to handling. How bout turn radius?? Im really liking the looks of these bars!! Mod monkey better get saving :eusa_dance: u got a picture or know of a picture with someone sitting on it so I can see riding position? I was just checking it out on mine earlier of where I guessamated where they would be. And I liked it!

 

[DakRatFink]

[There is a speed limit?

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More of a suggestion, really.

 

[fatasswilly]

Handling upgrade? Really? I was wondering what it did to handling. How bout turn radius?? Im really liking the looks of these bars!! Mod monkey better get saving :eusa_dance: u got a picture or know of a picture with someone sitting on it so I can see riding position? I was just checking it out on mine earlier of where I guessamated where they would be. And I liked it!

Yup definite handling upgrade!

Depending on how low you have the bars, the horn / start control boxes might just barely hit the dummy tank cover, so they don't affect turning radius too much. If I adjust my bars up just 15 degrees or so the controls miss the tank entirely.

Here's a bad phone pic someone took of me, you'll definitely be leaning forward more but you can always adjust the bars a bit unk:

 

[donnelly317]

Thanx for the info! I like them alot! Cooler looking than drag bars

 

[fatasswilly]

Thanx for the info! I like them alot! Cooler looking than drag bars

No problem! And yeah, they look great. If you get them, let me know how they work out.