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[Mchang18]

Thanks for the posting tip.
Here's a few links to some photos to the yet to be named bike:

http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/mchan ... sort=3&o=0


http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/mchan ... sort=3&o=1


http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/mchan ... sort=3&o=2

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[Major Softie]

Thanks for the posting tip.
Here's a few links to some photos to the yet to be named bike:

http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/mchan ... sort=3&o=0


http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/mchan ... sort=3&o=1


http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/mchan ... sort=3&o=2

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As you can see, they show up as links, so no copy-and-paste needed.

Now that you've lost that windshield, you need to lose those high bars. They are quite comfortable with a big windscreen, but they just don't give you a correct riding position for the wind blast of a naked bike. Unfortunately, going to lower bars is a bit expensive because of all the control cable replacement. You can try to get by with re-routing cables, but it's really only right with shorter ones.

[Zombie Master]

You liked to roll big 'ol doobies eh?

[melville]

Thanks for the posting tip.
Here's a few links to some photos to the yet to be named bike:

http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/mchan ... sort=3&o=0


http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/mchan ... sort=3&o=1


http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/mchan ... sort=3&o=2

Copy and Paste!

As you can see, they show up as links, so no copy-and-paste needed.

Now that you've lost that windshield, you need to lose those high bars. They are quite comfortable with a big windscreen, but they just don't give you a correct riding position for the wind blast of a naked bike. Unfortunately, going to lower bars is a bit expensive because of all the control cable replacement. You can try to get by with re-routing cables, but it's really only right with shorter ones.

Not all the control cables need replacing on a /6. The front brake cable is the same part for low or high bars. It is run on the opposite side of the headstock with low bars. Mine is also a /6 with low bars.

And the wind blast is quite a thing. If I've got any distance to do at speed, I'll scooch back on the seat until my upper body is held up with no pressure on the hands. A lot of the time, I'll have my feet on the passenger pegs as well.

[Airbear]

Mchang, that is a good looking bike. You are very fortunate.
I am a low bars fan too - I find that leaning forward keeps my old spine in better condition on long rides.
Ride and keep grinning.

[dwerbil]

Mchang, that is a good looking bike. You are very fortunate.
I am a low bars fan too - I find that leaning forward keeps my old spine in better condition on long rides.
Ride and keep grinning.

True, true....good looking, low bars, leaning foward, etc.

I rode the /7 with a fairing and barbacks for about 15 years. One weekend, I took the fairing off and mounted S handlebars which was a lean-forward affair. I rode it that way for several years and loved it.

As Duane sezs, if any fairing was needed, just use a tank bag to block some wind.

[ME 109]

As Duane sezs, if any fairing was needed, just use a tank bag to block some wind.

Did he recommend any lubricant?
I bet it was Dianes idea anyhowz.

[dwerbil]

As Duane sezs, if any fairing was needed, just use a tank bag to block some wind.

Did he recommend any lubricant?
I bet it was Duanes idea anyhowz.

Bug juice supplies any lube needed to cut through the wind.

[Mchang18]

Thanks for all the advice. I am not sure how often you fella's ride your old Boxers but I tend to ride mine only a few times a month. I did notice the wind blast without the windscreen but I normally stick to the back roads and side street. The R90 is surprisingly nimble in the twisties.

How much would a lower set of bars cost roughly?

[bbelk]

Thanks for all the advice. I am not sure how often you fella's ride your old Boxers but I tend to ride mine only a few times a month. I did notice the wind blast without the windscreen but I normally stick to the back roads and side street. The R90 is surprisingly nimble in the twisties.

How much would a lower set of bars cost roughly?

Don't listen to these guys. High bars and maybe some bar backs make that a sweet ride. Maybe a Vetter Windjamer to. All else aside, that's a nice looking bike.