Author Topic: SV650 Suburban Machinery Bars (Read 6002 times)

PitterB4 · « **on:** May 23, 2005, 12:29:06 PM »

I know there is a thread on SM bars v. clip ons over in the FAQ. I just recently switched from Woodcraft clipons to SM Type 1 bars. The clips, which I had mounted below the top triple, were just a little too low/agressive for me. They killed my back particularly when commuting. Also, I hated seeing that empty clamp on top of the triple. So, I posted an ad on svrider.com to see if anyone wanted to do a straight-up swap of their SM bars for my Woodcrafts. I got about 4 replies the first day!

I have to say, the SMs are perfect. They give a nice, aggressive stance that is just a little higher than clipons but much lower than stock. I find the stock bars to be too 'ape-hanger-ish'.

I just have a couple pics so far:

Here is a link to the SM page. They also sell Type 2 bars which are a little higher than my Type 1s. Maniac has them I believe.

JmuRiz · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2005, 02:31:00 PM »

Bars look good, there are a lot of options out there now, thanks to the SV, i was running a drag-bar, but am currently raising it up for a more touring stance. I'm sure with the SM bars and B12 shock you are wanting to ride every day.

Off Topic: What kind of front turnsignals are you running? I like the mounting, like the new Speed Triple

PitterB4 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2005, 03:30:15 PM »

Thanks. Yeah - the mounting of those signals was stolen off the Speed Trip. They are just mounted to a little piece of AL stock with two holes in it, on mounted to the rad guard the other with the signals. The signals themselves are just LP mini-stalks. I actually have new ones to put on when ever I get around to it - oval, chrome ones with clear lenses.

BTW, Nathan - where the hell were you last week? I expected you to be at BOSS 05.

dsartwell1 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:25:58 PM »

Bars look good. As soon as I get the extra $ I'm going to try them on my B6. I think I'm going to try the type 2 bars. Type 1 may cause a problem with tank clearance. SM said they would take a return if they didn't fit. Did you have to do any mods or just bolt them up?

PitterB4 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2005, 10:40:28 PM »

Nah, they bolted right up. The only 'mod' was to grind off the locator pin on the left-side controls. The pre-drilled hole had the indicator switch pointing to the ground.

Maniac · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2005, 10:43:47 PM »

I think mine are the SM-1's too...

For sale if someone wants them! They do kick ass.

JmuRiz · « **Reply #6 on:** May 24, 2005, 10:55:59 AM »

Quote from: "PitterB4"

BTW, Nathan - where the hell were you last week? I expected you to be at BOSS 05.

Whoops, I was hoping you wouldn't notice. I forgot that I had tickets to go to a baseball game for my brother's birthday amongst other stuff. My friend with the B12 didn't go eaither though....so I'm not the only one from NoVA that was a no-show, haha.

PitterB4 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 24, 2005, 11:20:31 AM »

It was hard not to notice that I was the ONLY B4 there!

Boom-Boom · « **Reply #8 on:** May 26, 2005, 04:54:40 PM »

Maniac,

I'm interested in your SM bars. I tried to PM you but got an error back.

PitterB4 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 26, 2005, 05:23:10 PM »

B-B,

We're having 'issues' with the PM system. Even though you got the error, it still should have gone through.

Maniac · « **Reply #10 on:** May 26, 2005, 09:53:13 PM »

Quote from: "Boom-Boom"

Maniac,

I'm interested in your SM bars. I tried to PM you but got an error back.

Drop me an email at todd_williams79 @yahoo.com (take out the space)

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #11 on:** May 31, 2005, 11:55:58 PM »

Rob, Your bike looks better all the time.bro!

Hey i pm'd ya about your email had to get ride of everthing so i lost most everyones email. i got some new picks to show ya