? Installing Bar Back backs

[Larry]

 

2003 K1200 GT. Install Bar Backs. Will stock hoses, cables, wiring etc. be to short? Will I need to install any longer parts or reroute the stock parts? Thanks fo the info.

 

[10ovr]

I got away with it on my 02 RS,,All Stock,,,lines and cables,,,Hope that helps,,,,,

[Traveler1]

It really depends on the bar backs you are installing. I put Verholins on my 2003GT and had to change the brake cable.

[tallman]

There are several choices, depending on length, that won't require any changes and add back and toward the rear changes.

[DaveTheAffable]

I got away with it on my 02 RS,,All Stock,,,lines and cables,,,Hope that helps,,,,,

 

+1

 

Re-did a couple of zip ties, checked things at full steering lock, and all was good.

 

... for 6 months. I still wasn't happy. I decided I would learn how to "ride" the bike, instead of sitting on it and trying to be comfortable. I took off the after market barbacks, left the factory ones off too, and positioned the bars mid-point.

 

I went back and re-read MYRP, and worked at body position and learning to keep weight off arms as much as possible. It's been a year and 1/2 now. I think I ride better, I definately FEEL better, and 500 mile days don't leave me with sore wrists and bad back. (sore butt sometimes )

 

Good luck, YMMV

[Bruce C]

A 30mm. backset is the limit without changing at least the front brake hose, maybe more. I installed 30mm. American Machine barbacks and everything just worked by re-doing the ty-raps..

[ESokoloff]

A 30mm. backset is the limit without changing at least the front brake hose, maybe more. I installed 30mm. American Machine barbacks and everything just worked by re-doing the ty-raps..

 

Remember that the GT has different bars then the RS & thus what you can get away with on the RS may not work with the GT.

[tallman]

Exactly, mine are 70-75 mm.