Vulcan Drifter Riders

DISCUSSIONS => Drifter 1500 only => Topic started by: moto on September 02, 2021, 08:18:07 AM

Title: Changing handlebar
Post by: moto on September 02, 2021, 08:18:07 AM
Hello

I want to change handlebar more oldschool style. This what I want:

https://www.motea.com/en/handlebar-hollywood-1-for-kawasaki-vn-1500-drifter-mean-streak-black-craftride-133599-0

And bottom is my OEM bar.

I have Drifter oem bar now on my bike. Do I need to change also break and clutch bike lines if I buy this bar. I think that this bar is lower that OEM so same lines maybe fit, what you think?

Is there any youtube videos or infoes how new handlebar installed.

Title: Re: Changing handlebar
Post by: mittico68 on September 02, 2021, 08:35:04 AM
It all depends on the height and width.
As far as I can see, the vendor's advertising shows up the exact measures of those bars: so, you might compare them with the Drifter's handlebars.
And take a look at the Mods & Tips page of this Forum: you could find what you're lookin' for.
Title: Re: Changing handlebar
Post by: chief on September 02, 2021, 18:34:21 PM
That bar has a pretty large rise. I think it might be more than the cables can handle. I'd do a mock up to check.