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I keep going back and forth on putting a handlebar on the vfr and have seen the LSL kit but also stumbled on this kit.   Has anyone had any experiences with the Hurricane kit for the 6th gen vfr?    
 

 

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Those aren't necessarily VFR-specific kits as they use generic bar-clamps and standard 7/8" bars available in numerous bends.

 

revzilla - mika bar clamps

revzilla - 7/8" handlebars
 

takes you from bolt-on/clip-ons

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to these with more height & width. Will usually need longer cables and hoses. That's what makes it VFR-specific.

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You can pick from an unlimited number of 7/8" bars in any amount of rise you want. Commonly used on gymkhana bikes to give you more leverage to yank front-end around.

 

 

hmm.... ape-hangers on VFR???

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1 hour ago, DannoXYZ said:

 

 

hmm.... ape-hangers on VFR???

 

Maybe not quite 'hangers - but this Blackbird owner is workin' on it . . .  I'm surprised he doesn't have a mini-keg on the pillion to carry extra fuel. 

 

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17 hours ago, DannoXYZ said:

Those aren't necessarily VFR-specific kits as they use generic bar-clamps and standard 7/8" bars available in numerous bends.

 

revzilla - mika bar clamps

revzilla - 7/8" handlebars
 

takes you from bolt-on/clip-ons

D242AF21-C86F-46D8-8F11-2F337EA3EDAB.jpeg.dbc43338ada52e87c083f490179a11fd.jpeg

 

to these with more height & width. Will usually need longer cables and hoses. That's what makes it VFR-specific.

39B45C8D-C271-4CA1-A129-2D4C32A2264F.thumb.jpeg.fabfe306156b15e3b849e378e0261582.jpeg

 

You can pick from an unlimited number of 7/8" bars in any amount of rise you want. Commonly used on gymkhana bikes to give you more leverage to yank front-end around.

 

 

hmm.... ape-hangers on VFR???

And the rider appears to not be hanging off. Wish I could do that handing off or not.

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On 12/25/2020 at 5:44 PM, DannoXYZ said:

Those aren't necessarily VFR-specific kits as they use generic bar-clamps and standard 7/8" bars available in numerous bends.

 

revzilla - mika bar clamps

revzilla - 7/8" handlebars
 

takes you from bolt-on/clip-ons

D242AF21-C86F-46D8-8F11-2F337EA3EDAB.jpeg.dbc43338ada52e87c083f490179a11fd.jpeg

 

to these with more height & width. Will usually need longer cables and hoses. That's what makes it VFR-specific.

39B45C8D-C271-4CA1-A129-2D4C32A2264F.thumb.jpeg.fabfe306156b15e3b849e378e0261582.jpeg

 

You can pick from an unlimited number of 7/8" bars in any amount of rise you want. Commonly used on gymkhana bikes to give you more leverage to yank front-end around.

 

 

hmm.... ape-hangers on VFR???


 

Thanks all for the suggestions but the Hurricane kit is actually bike specific.   The handlebars have the appropriate holes drilled in them and there is no need to drill anything, all bolt on using OEM cables, brake lines etc.    In the end I decided f$#k it, riding has been severely hampered by my work in healthcare so I’ll keep her as is.     I’ve stopped riding a lot as of late, gotta reduce the possibility of ending up in an ER these days.     

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ah thanks for clarification. Looking closer at photos, they come pre-mounted to an upper triple-T clamp that replaces factory one for easy installation.

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Decided to finally try some bar risers (20mm) and I am very pleased.   Combined with the BLS peg lowering blocks I’ve had for years, the risers allow me to sit a little higher and make riding in the city much more comfortable.     Literally feels like a new bike to me, small change but a big difference in comfort.    Should’ve done this years ago!
 


 

 

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