Drag / T bars on a Vaquero

OK Vaquero · 06-17-2013, 07:18 PM

I want to change the handlebars on my vaquero. I love the look of the mini apes, but I want to do something different and really make it my own. Has anyone seen this done on the vaquero? I've done measurements and might be able to pull it off with a 10" rise bar (risers and bar all one piece). Thoughts? Concerns?

yoda · 06-17-2013, 09:27 PM

Do your thing! If no one has done it yet, then you get the prize for being the first and if it is what you want, there is no reason to need someone else to tell you what you should and shouldn't do. I like the look of drag bars, but need them to have a good curve on them so my carpel tunnel doesn't get aggravated.

**jestephens** · 06-17-2013, 11:43 PM

Take a lot of measurements. My concern is turning clearance. Give it a shot!

OK Vaquero · 06-20-2013, 07:45 PM

Got the new bars in today. 10" rise black drag bars. These things may actually fit! That whole work thing is in the way or they'd be on tonight. I have tomorrow night and Saturday to try and work it out. I'm starting a trip on Sunday so I hope it all goes semi-smoothly. I'll post pics after the install.

dmyers · 06-21-2013, 07:31 AM

I have thought about making a set of those
looking forward tp some pics

**jestephens** · 06-21-2013, 08:01 AM

Good luck! I'm anxious to see what you come up with

OK Vaquero · 06-22-2013, 04:03 PM

Well... Epic fail. I did the ASSuME thing and assumed that they handlebar mounts were at 3.5". Not so much. Why does kawasaki have to be so damn different?! I guess I'll look into straight risers and a bar separate.

06-17-2013, 07:18 PM	#1
OK Vaquero Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 28	Drag / T bars on a Vaquero I want to change the handlebars on my vaquero. I love the look of the mini apes, but I want to do something different and really make it my own. Has anyone seen this done on the vaquero? I've done measurements and might be able to pull it off with a 10" rise bar (risers and bar all one piece). Thoughts? Concerns? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-17-2013, 09:27 PM	#2
yoda Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 432	Do your thing! If no one has done it yet, then you get the prize for being the first and if it is what you want, there is no reason to need someone else to tell you what you should and shouldn't do. I like the look of drag bars, but need them to have a good curve on them so my carpel tunnel doesn't get aggravated. __________________ I used to be indecisive, but now I am not so sure... Yoda VBA #01311 SCRC Chapter 289 07 Nomad
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06-17-2013, 11:43 PM	#3
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	Take a lot of measurements. My concern is turning clearance. Give it a shot! __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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06-21-2013, 07:31 AM	#5
dmyers Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: springfield Mo Posts: 1,310	I have thought about making a set of those looking forward tp some pics __________________ Don Myers 2012 green vaquero custom bars V&H pro pipe FI2000 custom intake work in progress Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-21-2013, 08:01 AM	#6
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	Good luck! I'm anxious to see what you come up with __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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06-20-2013, 07:45 PM	#4
OK Vaquero Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 28	Got the new bars in today. 10" rise black drag bars. These things may actually fit! That whole work thing is in the way or they'd be on tonight. I have tomorrow night and Saturday to try and work it out. I'm starting a trip on Sunday so I hope it all goes semi-smoothly. I'll post pics after the install.
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06-22-2013, 04:03 PM	#7
OK Vaquero Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 28	Well... Epic fail. I did the ASSuME thing and assumed that they handlebar mounts were at 3.5". Not so much. Why does kawasaki have to be so damn different?! I guess I'll look into straight risers and a bar separate.
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