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Fizz-six · 08-17-2008, 09:44 AM

Hey everybody, I got my first bike last weekend (2004 FZ6!)

The previous owner put a few mods on the bike, one of which was an aftermarket handlebar. It's a few inches lower than stock (haven't quite decided if I like it better or not). The problem is whenever I turn too sharply to the left (and too sharply is not very sharp at all when going slow speeds) the brake lever hits the front of the bike causing me to stop short which has made me nearly drop my spotless bike! Anyway, I guess I'm curious to know if the same problem exists with the stock handlebars as well and whether there's a way to fix it. Thanks!

youngGun · 08-17-2008, 09:49 AM

do u know if the handlebars are FZ1 bars, because if so then you should have no clearance issues when positioned correctly, if they are a different brand or style then im not sure if you can move the lever enough to clear the fairing. as for the stock bars they have no clearance issues.

Fizz-six · 08-17-2008, 10:01 AM

I think the brand was "urban handlebars"... if that makes sense?

ready2goriding · 08-17-2008, 12:08 PM

HI. I have just put FZ1 bars on my 600, and as a result, I have had to roll the controls further foward to allow tank clearance. I have heard that the forks can be raised to eliminate this problem. I have not tried it yet, so cannot comment. Either idea may be worth a try for you, though... Good luck, ready

08-17-2008, 09:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fizz-six Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chelmsford, MA Bike: 2004 FZ6 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0 Member #4016	Handlebar problem Hey everybody, I got my first bike last weekend (2004 FZ6!) The previous owner put a few mods on the bike, one of which was an aftermarket handlebar. It's a few inches lower than stock (haven't quite decided if I like it better or not). The problem is whenever I turn too sharply to the left (and too sharply is not very sharp at all when going slow speeds) the brake lever hits the front of the bike causing me to stop short which has made me nearly drop my spotless bike! Anyway, I guess I'm curious to know if the same problem exists with the stock handlebars as well and whether there's a way to fix it. Thanks!

08-17-2008, 09:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
youngGun Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 240 Rep Power: 7 Member #614	Re: Handlebar problem do u know if the handlebars are FZ1 bars, because if so then you should have no clearance issues when positioned correctly, if they are a different brand or style then im not sure if you can move the lever enough to clear the fairing. as for the stock bars they have no clearance issues.

08-17-2008, 10:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fizz-six Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chelmsford, MA Bike: 2004 FZ6 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0 Member #4016	Re: Handlebar problem I think the brand was "urban handlebars"... if that makes sense?

08-17-2008, 12:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
ready2goriding Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Texas Bike: 08 Raven FZ6 Posts: 137 Rep Power: 4 Member #3189	Re: Handlebar problem HI. I have just put FZ1 bars on my 600, and as a result, I have had to roll the controls further foward to allow tank clearance. I have heard that the forks can be raised to eliminate this problem. I have not tried it yet, so cannot comment. Either idea may be worth a try for you, though... Good luck, ready __________________ 08 Raven FZ6 Yamaha Lower Fairings w/ Lockhart-Phillips surface mount signals, SpeedoHealer V4, PowerBronze Seat Cowl, Puig Black Racing Screen, FAZR6 FE Kit, oso2k rearset plates, BD43 dual lights, FZ1 Bars, T-Rex Sliders, 15T Countershaft, Grip Puppies, Pro-Grip Tank Pad, Caterpillar Cruise Control, De-stickered, Cortech tri-bag set (only used when needed!)

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