VFR 800 Bars

[aspguitars]

Hi! all. Some time ago I had an 05 Blackbird that I fitted VFR800 Vtech bars to . This really made a difference to my poor old back.
I am in the process of buying an older Carb version and was wondering if anyone had fitted these bars to the older model. Just not too sure if they will fit.
Ade

 

[Desperado]

Funny enough I am playing around with my bars on my Bird to try and get the right fit.

I have just swapped a VFR800FI (which had bar risers) for a Blackbird and I find the reach a little bit too long (I?m a short arse 5? 7?) for me.
I have fitted a set of Jaws bar risers, which has helped a little although my arms are still at full stretch.

I have just bought a pair of Heli Bars for a V-Tec of a guy on the VFR site so hopefully that will do the trick as not only do the raise the bars but reduce the reach by inch and a half.

So in a couple of weeks there may be a pair of Jaws risers up for sale!

Desperado

 

[madlandrover]

Yes, they'll fit. I've just fitted the VFR VTEC bars on top of Jaws risers on my '97 carbed Bird - pretty much perfect for me (6'0, bit flabby, knackered back). I did have to remove the tabs on clutch & brake master cylinders to rotate the lines a little, as well as tweaking the throttle cables and drilling the left VFR bar for a locating tab on the switchgear - right bar already has the hole.

 

[Flymo01]

I have an XXW carbed bird. Would like to raise the bars a bit for more comfort, without drilling, cuting etc.
What are my options?

Many thanks

 

[Tribal-Wolf]

I may be selling my vfr bars (fitted to my '99 bird) as I don't like how close they are to the tank on full lock. Once I have enough money to buy Jaws risers and tried them I will decide what to do.