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Handlebar Set-Back Installation Troubles - Advice Sought
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:36 am
by stauffrt
Handlebar Set Back Issue:
Hey folks: I bought a set of nicely machined aluminum (looking) set-backs for my 1150R -- they move the bar up about an inch and closer to the driver a bit over an inch. The A&S website said no cable replacement would be needed. Which seems true for the cables -- BUT, the electric wiring, and there's a LOT of it, doesn't seem to have enough "play" or extra loose length to allow the bar to sit in the set-back position.
Hve any of you tried using handlebar set-backs, and if so, can you advise how to successfully get the bar to fit in its new position? I am really hoping NOT to have to mess with the length of the wiring. Thanks fellow BMW lovers.
- Russ
Re: Handlebar Set-Back Installation Troubles - Advice Sought
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:13 am
by ruddy
If you cut the tie wraps that secure the cables to the handlebars, you should have no trouble. I cut them to relieve strain on the wires, because I actually had a break due to the overly tight wraps. Because I did that, I had no problems installing similar bar setbacks.
Re: Handlebar Set-Back Installation Troubles - Advice Sought
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 5:33 am
by Sunbeemer
Having recently re-wrapped and tied back all that headpost wiring, it appears that there should be enough slack in the harness to let you move the bars that far. You may have to cut the tie wraps under there and pull a bit of slack from under the front of the tank on the right side, and also separate the key switch wires from the loom on the left side (let them be free). If it's still too tight on the right side, try cuttting the right-hand tie-wrap of the bundle that goes into the bottom-front of the dashboard, but be sure to secure/protect all wiring from chafing/cutting on the sharp edges of the horn mounting bracket (or do what I did - remove the bracket(s) and remount the horn inside the headpost in front of the front shock by drilling and tapping a 1/4" hole right under the ignition switch housing - it still works great, sounds good, and prevents wire chafing.
I don't know if there is enough slack in the brake hose to move the bars that far, but the cluch line shouldn't be a problem.
Re: Handlebar Set-Back Installation Troubles - Advice Sought
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:45 am
by stauffrt
Thanks guys. Will give it a try and will report back for the benefit of readers out there.
Re: Handlebar Set-Back Installation Troubles - Advice Sought
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:09 pm
by jeepinbanditrider
I just installed a set before I went on Det out here to Cali. You should only have to cut the cable ties at the handle bars to get enough space.
Re: Handlebar Set-Back Installation Troubles - Advice Sought
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:18 pm
by stauffrt
DEAR BOARD MEMBERS:
Eureka! Thanks to all of you. I tried cutting the handlebar ties first, and that was enough to let me mount the bars to the new position. But just barely. Which is plenty good enough.
Shanks -- y'all saved me a lot of trouble and some potentially dumb moves on my part. Off to take the bike for a ride now.
- Russ
Re: Handlebar Set-Back Installation Troubles - Advice Sought
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:18 pm
by stauffrt
DEAR BOARD MEMBERS:
Eureka! Thanks to all of you. I tried cutting the handlebar ties first, and that was enough to let me mount the bars to the new position. But just barely. Which is plenty good enough.
Shanks -- y'all saved me a lot of trouble and some potentially dumb moves on my part. Off to take the bike for a ride now.
- Russ