Chip Beck Spec Low Handlebar/Mirrors Mod.

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Ordered these bars and had them put on at the Honda dealership for my 600 mile service. I am 6' 2" and have long arms. I love the new sportier riding position and I don't feel like I lost any control or leverage whatsoever and they look fantastic. Also, we decided that drilling holes wasn't necessary as it didn't effect the position of the levers enough to warrant. Thanks Chip for doing the leg work on this!

I installed mine this weekend. I don't know what we did different, but without drilling new holes the controls were rotated way too far down, leaving the throttle cable coming out of the control pointing up. I thought it looked funny.

Care to share a photo of yours for reference for everyone?


Installed my bars and mirrors this past weekend, as well as some fork gaitors.

I am 6'4" with very long arms, so for me this completely transformed the bike. I am far more comfortable on long trips, and in town the bike handles much better.

I installed mine this weekend. I don't know what we did different, but without drilling new holes the controls were rotated way too far down, leaving the throttle cable coming out of the control pointing up. I thought it looked funny.

Care to share a photo of yours for reference for everyone?


Installed my bars and mirrors this past weekend, as well as some fork gaitors.

I am 6'4" with very long arms, so for me this completely transformed the bike. I am far more comfortable on long trips, and in town the bike handles much better.
Sure. My controls are in a very comfortable position and the cables re-routed nicely I think, but matter of opinion I guess.

I installed mine this weekend. I don't know what we did different, but without drilling new holes the controls were rotated way too far down, leaving the throttle cable coming out of the control pointing up. I thought it looked funny.

Care to share a photo of yours for reference for everyone?


Installed my bars and mirrors this past weekend, as well as some fork gaitors.

I am 6'4" with very long arms, so for me this completely transformed the bike. I am far more comfortable on long trips, and in town the bike handles much better.
Sure. My controls are in a very comfortable position and the cables re-routed nicely I think, but matter of opinion I guess.
So sorry to necro this post, but coryredick, if you're still around. What year CB500F bars did you use? 2013?

Anyone know if year matters for this mod? I've got a 2014 std and I was excited to hear you didn't have to drill.