DB bars on f3? have a few ?s

[Stunter Bob]

i think ive decided to finally step it up and get some db bars...i really like the way they feel
gonna get the fatbar mini bends..or carmicheal bend..cant decide
but i was reading around..and ive seen that if you drill the triple it may break...now is there any truth to this?
i dont wanna buy a billet clamp...ive been searching for the clamp that mounts just like a clip on..but i havent had any luck
thanx in advance

[00GIXXER750]

drill it and use big washers or have them welded, i am pretty sure you will need new longer throttle cables, go to www.motionpro.com if you need them

[MikeM]

ive had 3 drilled triples that didnt break (f2, f3, 900)

On those, ive had renthal twinwalls that bent i crashed so hard, triple didnt brake, stress crack, or anythign.

2 times i crashed so hard it ripped the bolts (5/16 and 3/8) out of the risers, and I had to redrill them bigger. again, no damage to the triple.

So imo, you have nothign to worry about. You can reroute the stock throttle cables and they'll work ok. 1 inch longer cables would work better, but stocks will get teh job done. You definitly need longer brake lines, no way around that. And the stock clutch cable will fit, but will get too tight when you turn thebars all the way left, so get a longer one unless ur broke.

[00GIXXER750]

ive had 3 drilled triples that didnt break (f2, f3, 900)

On those, ive had renthal twinwalls that bent i crashed so hard, triple didnt brake, stress crack, or anythign.

2 times i crashed so hard it ripped the bolts (5/16 and 3/8) out of the risers, and I had to redrill them bigger. again, no damage to the triple.

So imo, you have nothign to worry about. You can reroute the stock throttle cables and they'll work ok. 1 inch longer cables would work better, but stocks will get teh job done. You definitly need longer brake lines, no way around that. And the stock clutch cable will fit, but will get too tight when you turn thebars all the way left, so get a longer one unless ur broke.

damn mike you can tell you have been around the block a few times.

[Stunter Bob]

ok thanx for those hints
i guess im gonna drill this bitch
only thing im worried about is if i can get it to clear my scotts ....its kinda tall
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g192/stunterbob/pics023.jpg

[00GIXXER750]

if its gonna work you can only get tag risers, the biggest rise they make , and thats even gonna be close. you may have to put thick washers on top of the clamp and under the riser to space it up more

[MikeM]

you can get risers to clear it, but its gonna feel like youre riding around on a chopper with apehangers. High bars pretty much suck for everything except stoppies. I would sell the scotts and buy 2 rod dampers. :2cents

[BIG-D]

ok thanx for those hints
i guess im gonna drill this bitch
only thing im worried about is if i can get it to clear my scotts ....its kinda tall
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g192/stunterbob/pics023.jpg
Ya that is kind of a bitch...I dont know if the tallest risers will work. If not, get in contact with Bill at Fullthrottleinc.net and he has something that will definetley work!

Full Throttle Inc (www.fullthrottleinc.net)

[Stunter Bob]

yea i dont want it to feel like that
hmmm....so that means i need to find a good rod damper..any ideas on that? i got a scotts to trade lol

[Krazy8z]

off topic... your tank turned out nice.

[Stunter Bob]

off topic... your tank turned out nice.
thanx....im not half bad at doing it lol...plus i used to work at a body shop..so bondo is my friend

[reeff]

F3 tanks are hella easy ta dent and Drill the tripple I had db's on my F3 and never had a problem :shrugg

[Stunter Bob]

anyone happen to have some pics of db bars on an f3?

[Brian V]

Welcome to the DarkSide!!!!! However you will have to lose that damper..

[Stunter Bob]

yea thats what it looks like
so i guess its up for sale now..anyone need it?

[Brian V]

Do you know if it will work on a different bike with another mount??? I thought the only difference was the mount, but i could be wrong???

[Stunter Bob]

scotts doesnt work on an f3 unless you modify the f4i bracket..which all you do is add some spacers on the bottom with super long bolts
it will bolt right up to an f4i and 600rr i believe