Bar position,anyone changed it ?

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bigtree

Discussion Starter · Mar 19, 2019

As above has anyone moved their bars to the front holes and what do you think,what does it do ?

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weaksy

· #2 · Mar 20, 2019

Couchcommando and Trickydicky over on TRC have that bike set with bars in front position yes. That's how i rode it at Pembrey last year....

I'm riding his at the weekend with the bar position and also the Hilltop map on it, so will be ideal for a direct report.

DukeAus

· #3 · Mar 20, 2019

I like mine in the rear position with a 1 inch riser but i imagine if your riding track forward would be better.

Bugz

· #4 · Mar 20, 2019

I have mine in the rear position and 20mm bar risers, but I don’t do track days. I can see an advantage in the forward position especially for high speeds if your a regular track rider.

milesasmiles

· #5 · Mar 20, 2019

Handlebar Risers

I put ROX risers on mine 2" rise and adjustable angles really nice for me and there were just minor cable re-routing.
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AMatu

· #6 · Mar 23, 2019

I have much wider bars and in the forward position for more high speed stability

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KiwiDuke

· #7 · Mar 28, 2019

Moved mine to the front position and pushed them forward/up a bit. Seems good.

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Mullasci

· #8 · Mar 30, 2019

During the 1st service I had my bars moved to the front holes per KTM advice in case of track riding, but I've not had a session yet.
On the road it feels like it forces me to sit too close to the tank while the original position made me able to go a little bit back without losing control.
I will bring them back to the original position at the next service unless on the first track day I get some enlightenment.

QCS

· #9 · May 15, 2019

Front position with taller seat. Love the position. I am 6"2 (1.88) though.

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StrawbZ

· #10 · May 16, 2019

QCS said:
Front position with taller seat. Love the position. I am 6"2 (1.88) though.

I'll probably do the same.

Grim Reaper Dodger

· #11 · May 16, 2019

Moved mine forward last weekend. Only done a few hundred miles, but it suits my riding style. Sit forward for the twisties & sit back for more open curves or faster speeds on getting to the twisties

Did I mention how much fun this bike is ??!!

Bomble

· #12 · May 17, 2019

Might give this a try.

EvansB2

· #13 · May 19, 2019

I rotated the bar forward today. We’ll see what it’s like tomorrow. Sitting on the bike, it feels good.

ph66

· #14 · May 20, 2019

I moved the bars forward, a few 1000miles back after I discovered the 2nd set of holes...😂
And tipped the bar angle slightly forward as well, and it works for me...😁

790Duker

· #15 · May 28, 2019

First post and all that...

Same thing...6’2. The front position feels less cramped for my long arms. As far as any impact on the bike, can’t really tell any difference honestly, but that’s only up to about 90mph straight passing on the highway. Thinking about raising the seat. I really don’t feel that closed up, so I may leave it alone.

Chic

· #16 · May 31, 2019

790Duker said:
First post and all that...

Same thing...6’2. The front position feels less cramped for my long arms. As far as any impact on the bike, can’t really tell any difference honestly, but that’s only up to about 90mph straight passing on the highway. Thinking about raising the seat. I really don’t feel that closed up, so I may leave it alone.

Welcome to the site/group!

I hear ya on this. I am really considering moving forward to front points but then again I am not feeling like I need to even though I am 6'4". I have a huge wing span but still feel like the bike handles great for me. I'm probably lazy which is why I haven't done this yet!

bigtree

Discussion Starter · #17 · Sep 17, 2019

I have eventually moved my bars to the front holes and it has made quite a difference to the bike,no more flappy bars at speed or over bumps. Didn’t alter the angle either, the steering feels more direct. Will be leaving it this way. 👌🏻

GLantern

· #18 · Sep 17, 2019

Did anyone ever fit clipons? I was seeing that woodcraft has a nice set and I remember them feeling really good on my old ducati monster. The naked bikes seemed to feel comfy with clipons.

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mcbagpiper

· #19 · Sep 17, 2019

I've been contemplating clip-ons for the 790. I had a pair of adjustable Apex clip-ons for my Ninja 1000 (Z1000-SX I believe for those on the other side of the pond) and it was a great improvement over the bars if you're more accustomed to sport bike style ergos. They have tons of adjustability from angle to sweep and height. The height itself can be adjusted relatively quickly if you're going from regular traffic where you want to be a bit higher to the twisties where you want them dropped down.

The only thing you need to watch is clearance to any surrounding bodywork for bikes that aren't designed with a clip-on style bar. The 790's headlight turns with the bars so it's not as tricky as some, but clearance to the sides of the headlight shroud for example could run interference with the controls once mounted on the clip-ons.

Here's a comparison of the Apex clip-ons vs. stock bars on the Ninja 1000

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GLantern

· #20 · Sep 18, 2019

mcbagpiper said:
I've been contemplating clip-ons for the 790. I had a pair of adjustable Apex clip-ons for my Ninja 1000 (Z1000-SX I believe for those on the other side of the pond) and it was a great improvement over the bars if you're more accustomed to sport bike style ergos. They have tons of adjustability from angle to sweep and height. The height itself can be adjusted relatively quickly if you're going from regular traffic where you want to be a bit higher to the twisties where you want them dropped down.

The only thing you need to watch is clearance to any surrounding bodywork for bikes that aren't designed with a clip-on style bar. The 790's headlight turns with the bars so it's not as tricky as some, but clearance to the sides of the headlight shroud for example could run interference with the controls once mounted on the clip-ons.

Here's a comparison of the Apex clip-ons vs. stock bars on the Ninja 1000

Good things to consider, woodcraft has two types from what I saw. One that mounts in the original bar mounts that is specific for the duke and another that mounts on the fork tubes. I would imagine the ones on the bar mounts give more clearance.

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