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This FREE Dual Sport "Hack" Transformed My Motorcycle! | DRZ4S Handlebar Adjustment

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@SwankyCatProductions Creator 1 month ago (edited) Pinned

@phatsmitty 1 month ago

Hey Ben, good topic. The 'rider triangle' has such a huge influence on how a bike feels... I'm 5'10" and my Tenere feels just right, from the factory. Sitting or standing, the bars are in the perfect spot! Becoming a huge fan of the DRZ4s, would like to ride and possibly own one, and this is great info that you are sharing

@doit4matt 1 month ago (edited)

Right on, Ben! I also adjusted my DRZS handlebars forward a couple of weeks ago and it is much more comfortable now. I had bought the tusk handguards at first (I have them on my crf250f and love them) but I did not like the fit at all for the reason you mentioned. So, I returned them and then ordered the barkbusters brand. They have a much better design that fits around all the handlebar hardware. I'm installing new tires at the moment: Motoz Rallz rear & Dual Venture front. I am so ready for some better off-road capability!

@ZombifiedRob 1 month ago

I definitely got a lil more speed wobbly on my own bike after putting on some up and forward risers and rolled the bars forward, though it doesn't start doing it until like 80mph lol I just avoid going that fast

@chopgr 3 weeks ago

Basically you nailed it down: Pushing the bar forward, aside from the fact the you did alter the geometry of the bike, your weight helps with the steering so you need less input turn the bike. Your whole body works better, your back is more forward towards the front of the bike, it communicates better with the lower body and everything works better to steer the bike.
At the beginning it feels twitchy cause you apply more force than you need, cause thats how you get used to with the handlebar at stock position.

@jackreed3756 1 month ago

For sure. Ðitto on my KLR. Actually I also got risera for mine.Great in the original, better on the mod. BTW, my Tusk handguards are a necesity and a work-around to get them on. Well worth it. And yes, my moto looks better too. And feels better which is the point. Stay Uo Brotber!

@701rdrBob 1 month ago

First thing I did with my 701 was roll the handlebars forward. Opened the cockpit up and made technical riding easier. Didn’t notice any change in handling, regardless of where I sit on the bike.

@cooach6614 1 month ago

That tool kit you have did you buy it or put it together yourself?

@retiredwaterdoctor 1 month ago

Way to get a handle on it.......Everything seems to be turning out for you.....😁😁Garth

@josephthornton8560 1 month ago

This will be a bit long- I have 2 klx 300s. A DS and a SM. Both have seat concepts, Rox Offset, MIka Metal (ktm bend) bars rolled forward. Both have the same grips, handguards, mirrors and GPS mount. Differences: the DS has a skid plate, upgraded rear shock spring, and fork springs. The DS runs 21" and 18" the SM has 17s. The DS has MT21 / D606 and runs lower pressures. The DS has a scary wobble at 70 on the highway; the SM does not. Not a big deal since I don't need the DS to go 70+ but all those changes do add up to speed wobble performance issue on the DS but not on the SM. Like you, I made all those adjustments to give me more room in a small cockpit.