Street Cup Handlebar Change

Background information: I intended and even spoke with the tech about swapping the Clubman bars on my Street Cup for a more traditional tracker set (like the street twin) before I purchased my bike and he quoted me a price of about $350 US. Apparently, I have to go aftermarket however if I just want to change the bars because the Street Twin uses 7/8" bars and risers while the Street Cup uses a 1" bar (I'm not sure the tech knew this when I asked because we talked of just swapping out the bars from a Street Twin demo). One large question I have is whether I can use the stock cables or will I have to replace them? Also, does anyone know if doing the work myself will void my warranty? Any advice, pictures, thoughts, etc. will be welcome. Maybe someone wants to trade or sell me their bars and risers from their Street Twin?

 

Hey Dave, they must have had to change the risers to accommodate the smaller diameter bar?

 

That would be above and beyond and I would really appreciate it!!

 

This looks fantastic! I know it's what I want to do now. Can I ask approx. how much they charged you to do that? I believe those are the 7/8" risers to go with the Street Twin bars.

 

It looks fantastic. Do you know if the dealer used the switchgear, etc. from the Street twin or were they able to keep your switches and add spacers?

 

Just an update...I decided to go with the Biltwell Tracker bars. They are 1" diameter and should be a direct swap. I will post pics as I progress with some verbal feedback as well if I run into any snags.

 

Snag!! Of course. The definitive answer regarding handlebar changes is this. The riser clamps and original clubman bars are 1" diameter in the center. However, the ends where the switchgear, etc. go are 7/8". Go figure! So the 1" Biltwell bars I bought are useless and back for sale on Ebay. This is why the 7/8" bars from the Street Twin fit the switchgear from the Street Cup. I would imagine then that the dealer, when doing the bar swap, also use the risers from the Street Twin along with the bars. Sigh

 

Yes I agree that the clubman bars lend itself to the bike's intended style. I am of the age and belief, however, that I would rather ride in comfort than ride as a poser. The bars are just a bit too low for long-ride comfort. The bars are too low and although I am almost 5'11" leaning forward draws me closer to the tank and further away from the nice wide part of the seat. With that being said, I don't think it will detract from the style at all and will make it more appealing to me....and likely others.

 

Update #999: Made an appointment with the dealer for next month. They came back with a $520 price tag to swap my bars to the Street Twin bars. I almost choked...That's about $200 more than I was quoted last year and more than I've ever heard anyone having to pay. So...I am now actively looking for used OEM Street Twin bars and risers to purchase if anyone has a set or knows of one. Thank you!