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OutbackBMW
05-04-2004, 10:43 AM
I recently got an 04 R1150RT (not my first choice, but too good to pass up) after riding a K75s for 7 years , and I'm not sure I like the upright riding position. I actually prefer a sportier, slightly leaned forward riding position. I've seen barbacks, but does anyone know if they make parts to convert the RT's to a lower, farther forward position? Internet and word of mouth has left me no leads. I like the bike (aside from the handlebar situation and the fact that the seat slides you forward constantly), so I would rather fix the issue than get another bike (though I am keeping and eye out for a K1200RS to trade/buy).

cat0020
05-04-2004, 12:33 PM
Should have gotten a R1150RS instead of the RT. :)

kbasa
05-04-2004, 12:39 PM
Do the RT and the RS share a top triple clamp? If so, Wudo sells a converter that allows you to put a standard tubular handlebar on there in place of the stalks.

jdiaz
05-04-2004, 01:43 PM
You can lower the bars, but will suffer an extreme reduction in available steering lock (think Ducati) to keep the controls from bashing into the speaker grills. BTDT.

FWIW, the RS and RT upper triple is different because the fork legs are different. The short version is that the RS allows for pivoting at the triple clamp while the RT is like all the other Telelever bikes, with the pivot built into the fork leg.