NSR, BMW R1100RS handlebar change

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For a while already I was debating with myself to change my beemers low, strutmounted handlebars.
Since these original handlebars are rubbermounted (and look cool) for whatsoever reason, it gives a squeezy and inaccurate respond during driving (complained by many BMW riders).

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..first, of course the Bavarian engineers put some technical boundaries like cabling too short or balljoints to remove, I tried a lower (chrome colored) handlebar, which was a tick better but not as I wanted it to have.
..second, all off and recabled again and a GS handlebar mounted, which is a good compromise between hight and distance/reach of my arms.
Additionally I got rid of this ugly and for me useless hand protectors.
And, a different windshield from a newer 1200RS was mounted too.
Testride was nice, sat like a human being on this bike.

[Iahawk]

that is a very significant change! You replaced low clip ons with a full bar! Nice job, it looks like it came that way.  I assume you drilled through your triple tree to mount the new bar? I'd probably drill my mounting points off center and have a crooked bar..

[Stig / Major Tom]

When I  sat the new Honda Forza NSS300 on the dealer floor, my first concern was how close the seat pushes me to the handlebars!
I thought, "oh shoot, this won't work!" My knees are close, but the grips are down on my knees.
The salesman said, "no, it's correct."
I studied it, bought it, nevertheless.
Soon as i got home I  popped those caps off and loosened the bar mountings, rolled the bar ends right on up and - the scooter fit!! No problem with the cables.

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Stig

[Ruffus]

I assume you drilled through your triple tree to mount the new bar?

Yes, this upper "antler" had/has already designated points (10mm rubber mount treads from this clip-on handlebars) to be used and drilled accordingly. But 10mm fine tread, so had to be tapped and inserted to meet quality standarts.

Stretched cables are always a hassle, for you have to disassemble half of the bike (seats, panels, fuel tank) to reach the hidden guidings. Then put it together to see the real thing.
And of course the tank is full🤦