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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: PitterB4 on May 23, 2005, 12:29:06 PM

Title: SV650 Suburban Machinery Bars
Post by: 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:

(http://predator.bikepics.com/pics/suzuki-bandit400-93-bikepics-359745.jpg)

(http://predator.bikepics.com/pics/suzuki-bandit400-93-bikepics-359746.jpg)

Here (http://www.suburban-machinery.com/sv650.htm) 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.

Title: SV650 Suburban Machinery Bars
Post by: JmuRiz 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

Title: SV650 Suburban Machinery Bars
Post by: PitterB4 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.  :stickpoke:

Title: SV650 Suburban Machinery Bars
Post by: dsartwell1 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?

Title: SV650 Suburban Machinery Bars
Post by: PitterB4 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.

Title: SV650 Suburban Machinery Bars
Post by: Maniac 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.

Title: SV650 Suburban Machinery Bars
Post by: JmuRiz 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.  :stickpoke:

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.

Title: SV650 Suburban Machinery Bars
Post by: PitterB4 on May 24, 2005, 11:20:31 AM

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

Title: SV650 Suburban Machinery Bars
Post by: Boom-Boom 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.

Title: SV650 Suburban Machinery Bars
Post by: PitterB4 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.

Title: SV650 Suburban Machinery Bars
Post by: Maniac 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)

Title: SV650 Suburban Machinery Bars
Post by: gsxr400 racer on May 31, 2005, 11:55:58 PM

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