Rs Handlebar Change

I just tried to change my standard handlebars for renthal fatbar KTM high bend . What a palaver dismantling switchgear ! . The standard bars have holes in to locate switchgear , holes in for throttle assembly and threaded holes to hold left grip , oh and a hole presumably for the heated grips cabling to go through ! .
Anyway after stripping down and placing switches etc to mark holes , i get to the right hand bar and there isnt enough room for everything . Doh !!!!
The shape of the bars was perfect for me with less sweep than standard and a bit higher .
I have asked retailer if i can swap bars for a different set , so we'll see . It will be a job for winter now though .

So to sum up , if you want to change your bars , it aint easy .
New tyres tomorrow , hopefully will go smoothly .

 

Just returned the old bars ( renthal 826-01 ) . New bars ( renthal 827-01 ) should be here soon . The only possible problem with the new bars is the clamping area is going to be close . I will let everyone know if they will fit the bike when i get them .

 

Ok , for information only at this stage , the new bars fit really well . I am waiting for a bar drilling jig to arrive so that i can do the install over winter . If i remember i will take photos to show the difference .