Beach bars I’m waiting

[OilHead]

That would be the beach bars. Although you would have to judge the width.

Thanks, I've checked those out - way to wide and the grip angle isn't for me.

It seems the pullback of the Transcontinental stock bars may do the trick. Does anyone have any info on how those fit on a Classic in regards to both 1) controls and whether wiring or hoses need to be replaced and 2) pullback? I sealed the deal on a 2021 Classic and will pick it up in two weeks.

 

[OilHead]

For those who may be interested, Wunderlich is launching their own Beach Bar complete with required hose and cable extensions which I created a new thread for here:

New Wunderlich Bars

Hi, I know that many of us are keeping an eye out for possible new handlebars made for the R18. I just noticed that Wunderlich will be offering "Beach Bars". Priced at €399, that's in line with the BMW chrome beach bars, priced at €362. From the photos showing the bars mounted on the R18, it...

www.r18forums.com

 

[Ddefoort2022]

Thanks, that helps clarify. I was hoping for an option with reduced reach, as I am 5'5" with about a 31" arm length.

I bought the Beach bars they bring the bars about 5 or 6 inches closer to me.

 

[OilHead]

I bought the Beach bars they bring the bars about 5 or 6 inches closer to me.

Just to clarify, did you pick up the Wunderlich Beach Bars or the BMW OEM Beach Bars?
Thanks!

 

[Ddefoort2022]

Just to clarify, did you pick up the Wunderlich Beach Bars or the BMW OEM Beach Bars?
Thanks!

OEM bars

 

[OilHead]

OEM bars

Thanks, that clarifies. It looks like the Wunderlich's probably reduce the reach by about 2".

 

[MilwDave]

I bought the Beach bars they bring the bars about 5 or 6 inches closer to me.

Did you use the OEM risers?
If you use these eBay risers you will take the bars about 1” further forward.

 

[OilHead]

Did you use the OEM risers?
If you use these eBay risers you will take the bars about 1” further forward.

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By "further forward" I assume this means towards the rear of the bike, closer to the rider? (I might say further backward in that case.)

 

[MilwDave]

By "further forward" I assume this means towards the rear of the bike, closer to the rider? (I might say further backward in that case.)

Nope they reduce the reach about 1”. The OEM risers slant back towards the rider.

 

[OilHead]

Nope they reduce the reach about 1”. The OEM risers slant back towards the rider.

Aha, so that means those risers bring the bars 1" closer to the headlight than stock, so they increase the reach, not reduce it.

Reduced reach = bars are closer to the rider. (The rider's reach is reduced, meaning it's less.)
Increased reach = bars are closer to the front wheel/headlight.

This is often a point of confusion.

 

[MilwDave]

Aha, so that means those risers bring the bars 1" closer to the headlight than stock, so they increase the reach, not reduce it.

Reduced reach = bars are closer to the rider. (The rider's reach is reduced, meaning it's less.)
Increased reach = bars are closer to the front wheel/headlight.

This is often a point of confusion.

My mistake I should have said increase, just checking in while at work. Not thinking things through I guess.

 

[OilHead]

No worries at all. Just trying to make it clear for all.

Thanks