My R11S came with the "comfort bars" above the top tripleclamp, taller windshield, longer paralever strut, a more gentlemanly set up...
Some fellow S-riders were saying' "Why are you riding an S? If you want touring bike, get an RT!".
Hmm, well maybe so boys, but I've ridden an airhead
S since 1981 and the R11S suits my riding style. Don't kid yourself...the R11S is a (sport) touring bike, most BMW's are...'nuff said...
Hello, my name is Randy and I'm a S-aholic
I never
really admitted I had a problem with them on day rides once I modified the OEM saddle and installed
a peg lowering kit.
Still, the bars where still about an inch or so too far
forward for my reach, (at least for my left arm...?).
My 50-something body
felt numerous pressure points after 100 miles or more. It made more than 2 hours
in the saddle just too much effort.
" I just need a little back!"
I
needed an answer, somehow...and I didn't feel like gambling high dollars for products
out there that still didn't appear to bring the bars rearward, with maybe
the exception of those really nice, really expensive machined tripleclamps
that allow you to use tubular bars.
That set-up was too radical for my tastes, akin
to supermoto ergos. Not enough information was available about installation
either.
I tried to research the KRS bars setup and couldn't find the right info... Then there was brand "V" kit,... way too much dinero for my
wallet.
This simple design has has given me resolve, and better ergos...
One thing I am proud of, is these barbacks don't spoil the looks of the R1100S,
you have to look real close to notice that there's a difference in comparison
to the comfort bars. Gee, it's a subtle mod!
It's all about how you're body
fits to the bike, and we are all different aren't we.
That said, these barbacks aren't for all S riders. But over 500
people have tried 'em and love them!
This is a turnkey item for those bikes that came with the high (comfort) bars.
No cables, wires, or hoses need to be replaced.
They set
the bars +/- 1.5" back and about +/- .75" higher. They're adjustable
concentrically like the OEM bars and as a result, also in some width.
An allen wrench (look
in your toolkit) and maybe a pair of wire cutters is all you'll need.
Metric
stainless steel cap screws and installation instructions are included.
Low "sport bar" bikes like Boxer Cups, Preps, and pre '01 S' without ABS do need a longer brake hose.
The
Low-bar Installation tips were written by the guys that pioneered the
install, so read up.
I ship US Postal Priority the day I get your payment if I have them in stock.
Please read the Installation Instructions!
Click here for Low-bar Installation. Yep! They'll
work with your low bars too!
Note:Low bars without ABS
require a longer brake hose!
I'll soon be putting togather a FAQ section that answers
most of the brakeline questions.
Without the barbacks (above
pic) my wrists rest on the bars at nearly a 90 degree angle, with my hands,
wrists, and shoulders taking all the forward pressure...for me this sucked!
Before
After
now...
