ABM Handlebar conversion kit

[CollingsBob]

There was a suggestion on the other sandbox by someone regarding ABM handlebar conversion kits.
Has anyone here installed one? Which bars did you use and did it stop the hand numbness?

[raYzerman]

Auburn and Red to the white phone please......
For your reading pleasure.

http://www.fjriders.com/forums/viewtopi ... bar#p67472

https://www.fjrowners.com/threads/handl ... st-1232663

https://www.fjrowners.com/threads/tube- ... st-1155314

https://www.fjrowners.com/threads/handl ... st-1113609

Not specifically for vibrations, but you could do a Helibar Plate handlebar adapter with the existing bars. At least that gives you a wide range of rotational adjustment of the bars, raises them, and they are back roughly 1.5" more. Bar position can make a difference in the angle your wrists are at. I had mine at the full forward/widest position and found that worked best.

On my CBF1000 I put some 31" wide Emgo handlebars on, essentially wider like dirt bike bars. They were only 7/8 diameter, don't know that they reduced vibes a ton, but were similar ergonomically to the Helibar setup. On the Versys 1000, the bars are similar, 1" diameter tapering to 7/8" where the grips mount. Quite solid bars, didn't have to do anything else, instantly comfy. Similar ones are ProTaper, Renthal, etc.

How else to get rid of vibes.... loosen the exhaust clamps and rear mounts. Let the mufflers seek a natural position as you tighten the rear mounts, then snug up the clamps.
Back in the day, others loosened the engine mounts, tighten left side first, on the right side there are pinch bolts, loosen those, tighten the right side and then the pinch bolts. These then seek a natural position... likely not a lot of benefit, but maybe. If the dealer doing the recall followed the complete engine mount bolt procedure to the letter, this is already done.
Proper throttle body sync will help, but even better if all your valve clearances are uniform, being totally anal about it.

[CollingsBob]

Interesting….

[Auburn]

Here is a thread on the other sandbox starting about here with pictures of what I did. I did not have to get any special cables or hoses. Those are all stock still.

https://www.fjrforum.com/threads/tubula ... st-1385159

Here it is installed. NOTE: I have a frankentank installed on the bike with a bags connect tank bag that it will clear easily.
https://www.fjrforum.com/threads/tubula ... st-1394636

The set up is very good, it allows me to sit straight up and down, reach the handle bars without any pain in my shoulders, arms or wrists. It works very good. If you have a shelf, depending on how you adjust the bars, it may contact the shelf at full lock when pushing around. Not an issue at all when riding.

The bike is still in my garage if you need additional detail pictures. The gentleman from England will be over in the Spring to pick it up. (Damn COVID ruined his Iron Butt ride this year. Hopefully he will get to in 2023)

[CollingsBob]

Thanks very much!

[Road Runner]

Good info.
Powerman Mike, now you can put those ape hangers on.

[Auburn]

The best part of the ABM conversion, is you vacant use any handlebar bend that you like with them.