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At this point, obsessively taking a bunch of pictures of the controls and cables is a good idea, so you can have plenty of reference for how everything is put together before you take it apart. Here are the bars with the [[I want to get some new grips | At this point, obsessively taking a bunch of pictures of the controls and cables is a good idea, so you can have plenty of reference for how everything is put together before you take it apart. Here are the bars with the [[I want to get some new grips|grips removed]]. | ||
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One place to be careful is when you are taking apart the throttle controls. Watch the routing of the cable carefully, and be sure you can put it back together correctly. It can be done; this is just an area where some people have had re-assembly problems in the past. Here is a series of photos of the throttle dis-assembly. | One place to be careful is when you are taking apart the throttle controls. Watch the routing of the cable carefully, and be sure you can put it back together correctly. It can be done; this is just an area where some people have had re-assembly problems in the past. Here is a series of photos of the throttle dis-assembly. | ||
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There is a pin that is attached to the throttle assembly. It goes into the bar to keep the throttle from spinning around the bar. Here is shown the location of the anti-rotation pin hole for the throttle in the stock bars. There are several holes in the bar, so you should measure and mark the correct one for the anti-rotation pin, and any of the other holes that are being used. You will have to drill these holes in your new bars. | There is a pin that is attached to the throttle assembly. It goes into the bar to keep the throttle from spinning around the bar. Here is shown the location of the anti-rotation pin hole for the throttle in the stock bars. There are several holes in the bar, so you should measure and mark the correct one for the anti-rotation pin, and any of the other holes that are being used. You will have to drill these holes in your new bars. | ||
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After everything is mounted up, check the routing of the cables and brake lines. Be sure they don't bind or rub on anything. Run the engine and make sure the throttle doesn't change when you turn the bars to full lock in both directions. If it does, adjust the throttle cable route until it doesn't. | After everything is mounted up, check the routing of the cables and brake lines. Be sure they don't bind or rub on anything. Run the engine and make sure the throttle doesn't change when you turn the bars to full lock in both directions. If it does, adjust the throttle cable route until it doesn't. | ||
Our road tester says: "I really like the new position. Definitely feels more sporty now. Not too much, though." And about the vibration: "The amount that the vibration in the bars increased surprised me a little. It didn't bother me, though; in fact, I felt like I had a better feel for what the engine was doing. Sort of a "haptic tachometer", if you will. That's only with a couple 20-25 minute commutes. I'm sure I could still grow to hate it on longer rides." | Our road tester says: "I really like the new position. Definitely feels more sporty now. Not too much, though." And about the vibration: "The amount that the vibration in the bars increased surprised me a little. It didn't bother me, though; in fact, I felt like I had a better feel for what the engine was doing. Sort of a "haptic tachometer", if you will. That's only with a couple 20-25 minute commutes. I'm sure I could still grow to hate it on longer rides." | ||
The looks with the Woodcraft risers on are not extremely noticeable, unless you're parked next to another 250 without the mods. As soon as it's pointed out, however, you can't miss it. It definitely looks natural on this bike, and it gives it more of the 600 racerbike feel, so don't buy these unless that's what you're looking for. | The looks with the Woodcraft risers on are not extremely noticeable, unless you're parked next to another 250 without the mods. As soon as it's pointed out, however, you can't miss it. It definitely looks natural on this bike, and it gives it more of the 600 racerbike feel, so don't buy these unless that's what you're looking for. | ||