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Hot pink with daisies and retractable streamers.

I finally went and got the kit for my '98 VFR. This one, but bought from Bombaymotorsports locally. http://spieglerusa.com/handlebar-conversion-kit-4271.htm Also bought grips and bar ends as they are the only thing not included. It looks good, nicely made aluminum pieces. The kit consisted of the handlebar, 2 round clamps for the fork legs, and 2 other smaller clamps that bolt to those and hold the bars, and the bolts for those pieces. The instructions say no replacement of lines is needed, they tell you to remove the front fairing (which requires removing the sides and center lower piece too), so you can slightly reroute the brake lines, cables, and stuff. Looked pretty straightforward, but because of lack of time, and not wanting to unleash a barrage of garage words, I decided to have the shop do it along with the other service it was due for anyway. After getting into it, they told me it looked like the brake line and throttle cable were not going to be long enough. The next day, they said they figured it out, and it was fine. Finally got it back today. They did have to put a small wheel weight on the frame on the left side, reducing the steering lock a little bit, to keep the bar from hitting the tank. No dremeling the faring required. Test ride today, and it's really nice. Much better than stock, and much better than with just the Gen Mar risers I had before. Instead of leaning forward, weight on wrists, I can sit up and beg. Comfy. This would have made a great factory option. As you can see, I also added a Givi rack, and JC Whitney Chinese knock off top case. Also quite nice, and handy. Still debating with myself that cross country trip to Arkansas, that includes a lot of droning. But, this bike is better than ever, imho.