r77toy Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Has anyone added GS hand guards? It looks like the handlebars can be moved above the triple clamp without changing the cables and hoses, is that true? Link to comment
duckbubbles Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 I don't know for sure if the GS handguards will fit, but I suspect they might. MV made adapters that would move the bars above the triple clamp and they did not require any other changes, there may be others. Frank Link to comment
TestPilot Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 The MV adapters include a new brake hose. Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 As hard as it is to get the mirrors to not hit the windshield at full lock I'd think handguards would be difficult to make work. Maybe if you limited steering travel a bit. Link to comment
Mike Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 The MV adapters include a new brake hose. Right. Had them on my ST and they improved the riding position for me. Link to comment
sardineone Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 It looks like the handlebars can be moved above the triple clamp without changing the cables and hoses, is that true? I've seen it done, but I'm not so sure you should. It pulls the front brake line a bit tight from being a bit on the short side for that position. Another minus to mounting the bars above the triple clamp is the stock position has a dowel pin to lock the bar in position with the top triple clamp. With it mounted above the triple clamp the only thing preventing the bar from being moved say in a drop over is the single bolt clamp at the top of the triple clamp holding the suspension tube. You would probably do plenty of damage to plastic in a tip over, but at least there is a bit of protection from the handle bars when attached to the triple clamp. The MV kit also has adapters to secure the bars back to the top triple clamp. I'm not trying to sell the MV Verholen kit as it didn't work ideally for my arm reach. I just wanted to give you the info for your decision on your bike. . Link to comment
r77toy Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Thanks for the heads-up, I'm planning to tap the holes and tie them together with an aluminum bar once I find my ideal location. Link to comment
r77toy Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 Front brake hose is too short. Can somebody please measure brake hose from an RT and GS (2005-2009) so I can order the correct hose Thanks Link to comment
sardineone Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I don't know the length of the RT/GS hoses, but the replacement hose that comes with the Verholen R1200ST kit is pretty close to 13" long. Link to comment
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