Type 2 Handlebars Installed

[Capo]

Finally got around to installing the Honda Type 2 bars on the CB (they are a factory option available in Japan, and I ordered them from Takashi).

Following Chip Beck's thoughtful instructional thread, the process took longer than expected, as the rubber bushings for anti- vibe weights both got stuck in the bars and required a good deal of fishing to get out. And there really is a lot of stuff mounted in the CB's bars to begin with.

That being said, this is the best mod I've done to the CB yet. The Type 2 bars are lower, narrower and with slightly less pull back. But they are by no means extreme. The slight forward cant of the back provides excellent comfort and more weight over the front wheel. The narrower bars 'shrink' the whole bike, and make it seem more compact. A clear improvement in control and comfort for me, your results may vary. But, I Love these bars.

Bad photo, but you can see the difference clearly on samurider page for the type 2 bars.

[the Ferret]

Looking good there Capo.

[grover_imp]

I like my Type II's as well. The slight forward lean seems much more natural to me than being perfectly upright, especially at highway speeds.

Yours look great with the low profile mirrors and fly screen you have there, clean and sporty!


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[Pauley]

I like the look of your type II's Capo!

I want to get some 'bars with the type II shape, but in aluminum. Does anyone low the dimensions of the US stock and Type II 'bars: center width, pullback, rise and overall width?

[mvk24_imp]

I like the look of your type II's Capo!

I want to get some 'bars with the type II shape, but in aluminum. Does anyone low the dimensions of the US stock and Type II 'bars: center width, pullback, rise and overall width?

Hey did you ever find an answer to this question? looking for the same information I have 2 sets of handlebars in the garage right now but they are just forwards and low enough that my throttle cables are binding.