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cw3jack · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 6:52 pm Post subject: 1995 K1100RS handlebars

At 73 years old the RS handlebars are killing me. Question - has anybody changed out the bars to touring type? Was it a success? I expect I will have to change cable and brake lines, but I'm concerned with the riding position I will end up with, which would be more erect but with my legs and feet still in the RS configuration.
I did install the bar extenders which moved the bar up 1" and back 1" (+/-) and it did help but not enough. All day riding is very difficult for me, and we are contemplating some long distance touring. I LOVE this bike but I'd like to make it more comfortable for long distance touring.
I will greatly appreciate your thoughts and comments - although I will NOT let go of this machine for a different model. I'm just too fond of it.
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1995 K1100RS

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:59 pm Post subject:

Search is your friend.

Here is one thread on the subject: http://www.k11og.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12398&highlight=bars

For your own info- I used the search feature at the top of each page. Then I typed in the following: LT AND bars

Using AND makes the search look for both words.
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'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
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cw3jack · Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 3:08 pm Post subject:

Thank-you John, the info was very informative. Converting to LT bars may not be as difficult as I thought.
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1995 K1100RS