Freebird Posted April 29, 2016 #1 Posted April 29, 2016 Unless I find that the new bike already has them, I will be looking for some Flanders handlebars. Had them on the '99 and really liked them. Cheapest I've found them so far is about $141.00. A lot of places show them out of stock. Does anybody know of a place that has them any cheaper? On the '99, I also installed SS brake, clutch and throttle cables but a lot of people here made the stock ones work so I'll probably try that at first and add the SS lines a bit further down the road. Spending too much on this stuff right now.
bongobobny Posted April 29, 2016 #3 Posted April 29, 2016 Hmmm, not sure on that one Don! I needed a couple extra inches when I did mine, but then again I also have the Baron's risers as well as the Flanders bars. The biggest issue is the throttle cables, I went a whole 4 inches longer just to make sure I had plenty of room because with the stock handlebars with the Barons installed the RPM's would really increase when I turned full lock to one side. While I was doing the Flanders install, I also switched to SS lines for both brake and clutch so I had them made up a couple 3 inches longer. If I remember right the clutch was more critical than the brake lines were... Have a safe trip tomorrow!!! PS is the boat waxed yet?
Yammer Dan Posted April 29, 2016 #4 Posted April 29, 2016 Unless I find that the new bike already has them, I will be looking for some Flanders handlebars. Had them on the '99 and really liked them. Cheapest I've found them so far is about $141.00. A lot of places show them out of stock. Does anybody know of a place that has them any cheaper? On the '99, I also installed SS brake, clutch and throttle cables but a lot of people here made the stock ones work so I'll probably try that at first and add the SS lines a bit further down the road. Spending too much on this stuff right now. I didn't have to spend much on mine.....
Freebird Posted April 29, 2016 Author #5 Posted April 29, 2016 Hmmm, not sure on that one Don! I needed a couple extra inches when I did mine, but then again I also have the Baron's risers as well as the Flanders bars. The biggest issue is the throttle cables, I went a whole 4 inches longer just to make sure I had plenty of room because with the stock handlebars with the Barons installed the RPM's would really increase when I turned full lock to one side. While I was doing the Flanders install, I also switched to SS lines for both brake and clutch so I had them made up a couple 3 inches longer. If I remember right the clutch was more critical than the brake lines were... Have a safe trip tomorrow!!! PS is the boat waxed yet? You are probably right. I changed throttle, clutch and brake lines on the '99. It didn't have the risers and went 2" over on everything and it worked great. I've seen a lot of posts here though where people didn't change them. I like the SS anyway so may go ahead and do it. Don't remember where I got them so will have to do some research. No, haven't waxed the boat yet. Did some cleaning but mostly on the inside. A little on the outside. Started it for the first time after being winterized and she fired right up. Runs so good that I don't even care if it sells or not.
bongobobny Posted April 29, 2016 #6 Posted April 29, 2016 Don, check with Earl (Skydoc_17), he made up a set of brake lines for me complete with the VMax hose splitter and home made splitter mounting bracket for a decent enough price! I used to have a local hydraulic supply company make up lines for me but their prices went through the roof! Earl does great work and is very reasonable, but I also remember him having an issue with pricing where he used to get his lines made up as well...
Gary N. Posted April 29, 2016 #7 Posted April 29, 2016 I only did the throttle cables Don. +2" Clipped some tie wraps and moved the master cylinders around a bit for the brake and clutch.
chag67 Posted May 4, 2016 #8 Posted May 4, 2016 I am going to try and change out my stock handle bars with the Flanders bars on my 07 Venture. Can someone here give me a list of exactly what I need to buy and have on hand to make this switch myself. My local mechanic said he would help fix anything that I can do but I'm worried this is beyond my capabilities. I have changed my oil, spark plugs, and fuel pump before and that is it. Is this job going to be too difficult?
Freebird Posted May 4, 2016 Author #9 Posted May 4, 2016 Are you changing brake and clutch lines and throttle cables or trying to get by with your original ones?
chag67 Posted May 4, 2016 #10 Posted May 4, 2016 I am changing the brake and clutch lines and throttle cables. I heard the RSTD stock cables are long enough for the Flanders bars.
chag67 Posted May 4, 2016 #11 Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) I'm almost certain the stock cables of the Venture will not reach. I'm 6'7" and need the height on the bars. I read on here that the stock RSTD stock cables will reach. Is that correct? Edited May 4, 2016 by chag67
Ace Posted May 5, 2016 #13 Posted May 5, 2016 Stock RSTD cables and hoses are about 2" longer than stock RSV cables and hoses.
bongobobny Posted May 5, 2016 #14 Posted May 5, 2016 Is this job fairly simple? Depends on your capabilities and skills! Changing the throttle cables is the hardest part as the assembly and adjustment is a little delicate, but the whole operation i.e. removing everything you need to get to the cable ends, the adjustment of the cables, and reassembly should take a half hour or less. Changing the brake and clutch requires about the same amount of digging down to get to. The time consuming part of that operation is bleeding both systems but hey, it was probably time to flush the systems anyway, unless you just did them within the last year or two...
ragtop69gs Posted May 6, 2016 #15 Posted May 6, 2016 I am going to try and change out my stock handle bars with the Flanders bars on my 07 Venture. Can someone here give me a list of exactly what I need to buy and have on hand to make this switch myself. My local mechanic said he would help fix anything that I can do but I'm worried this is beyond my capabilities. I have changed my oil, spark plugs, and fuel pump before and that is it. Is this job going to be too difficult? Here is a list of part numbers from Buckeye performance from when I did the flanders swap on the trike. If I had to do it again, I'd Have Skydoc17 make my lines. Buckeye gave a Venturerider discount then, not sure if they still do. Flanders bars; FL650-08763 Throttle cables stainless; BNT-RSVXLSSTHRCABL Bar end adapters for RSV weights; BP426-426-095FL Brake & clutch 5 line kit Stainless; BP426-426-999C Total cost was about $650 in 2012
chag67 Posted May 6, 2016 #16 Posted May 6, 2016 How much extra lift did you get with the new handlebars?
ragtop69gs Posted May 6, 2016 #17 Posted May 6, 2016 A few inches up or back depending on where you position the grips, maybe a total of 3" wider and a different grip angle. We're pleased with the improvement. It was like adding power steering on the trike.
bongobobny Posted May 6, 2016 #18 Posted May 6, 2016 Yup!! Totally agree with Jay!! I used the Baron's risers with the Flanders bars and it makes a world of difference!! The "lift" is entirely dependent on where you clamp the bars! For me, being shrunk from my younger years at 5' 8" I wanted the grips as far back as possible. Just the risers didn't quite cut it for me, but with the Flanders bars, it came much further back with a much better angle on my wrists!! For me the bars are lower, for a taller person they should be higher. The point is, now I can actually lean against my backrest and be comfortable driving, and yes, for us trike riders, it makes the steering much much more easy...
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