09 Thruxton handlebars installed.

[daleCarlsbad]

I really liked the Ace Bars & NH rear-sets ridding position, but decided to try something different.

The 09 Thruxton bars are 1-inch and cost $90. No issues with swapping except that the OEM Bonnie bar end caps & bolts do not fit on the Thruxton bars unless they are modified.

The end caps inner portion needs to be ground down and the hole drilled to accept a 6-mm bolt. The photos show how I did it, and the fix was very easy to do.

Also a few photos of the Ace Bars compared to the Thruxton and a 675 Sport bike to show the comparison in bends.

So far…..I like the fact that I sit-up a bit more and the additional leverage of the Thruxton bars makes the bike easier to move around in the garage!

 

[em_dot]

Nice comparison.

You have a great bike to begin with, but I think your new bars look cleaner (less complex?) than the Ace Bars. How about a full shot of that Bonnie with the Thruxton Bars.

How do you like that garage floor? I'm thinking about doing that, or a roll-on application in my garage this winter. Just can't make up my mind.

 

[Craigore]

Gotta say, these look good. Better looking than M-bars fo sho in my opinion. I've been holding on to mine in the case that I ever want to switch from clip-ons back to something more upright- might just sell them and buy these "Thruxton Bars" if that time ever does come (hell, who am I kidding? I'll should sell them anyway and spend the money on beer!)

 

[daleCarlsbad]

More photos. I have them angled down for the correct feel....just clears the tank!