Renthal bars on KLE500

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MadM

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Kawasaki KLE 500
If someone is thinking in changing the stock handelbars for aftermarket ones (higher), here is how I did it!
I have mounted Renthal Dakar High bars to my KLE. The bike put up a fight, but in the end I managed to get it sorted (almost).

1. Old bars comming off:


2. Bars side by side (more one over the other )


3. Test fit to mark where the hole for throttle controls will be drilled


4. 5mm hole drilled, though Renthal does't suggest drilling


5. Almost done. I need to buy 2 bolts for handguards (don't know why the pic is so blury, will post a beeter one in the comming days)


Word of warning for all who want to use Renthal grips, they are a bit to short for throttle side:thumbdown::


Stock cables are long enough, but need a bit of rerouting to prevent binding. I did a few laps in front of the garage and it feels great:funmeteryes:, but will have to wait a while for proper test as ther is still snow outside. More pictures to follow as sonn as I get those 2 bolts I am missing.
 
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