Chip Beck Spec Low Handlebar/Mirrors Mod.

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I guess I could have checked his profile...

I wonder if the bars have changed much on the cb500f. I'll have to do some research.

Thanks brother.

Liable,

My CB11 is a '13 and I put '13 CB500F bars on it. The pin locator holes were in the wrong location on the 500F bars but it only took a few minutes to mark and drill two holes in the proper location. Photograph and measure where the locator holes are on the stock bar after removing the controls with the stock bar still mounted. Then remove the stock bar and mount the bare CB500 bar. Use your measurements and use a Sharpie to mark where the locator holes need to be on the new bar. Drill a small pilot hole and then the full size holes. It's so quick and easy I wouldn't worry about doing all kinds of research to avoid it. Cheers.

Chip Beck

Liable,

My CB11 is a '13 and I put '13 CB500F bars on it. The pin locator holes were in the wrong location on the 500F bars but it only took a few minutes to mark and drill two holes in the proper location. Photograph and measure where the locator holes are on the stock bar after removing the controls with the stock bar still mounted. Then remove the stock bar and mount the bare CB500 bar. Use your measurements and use a Sharpie to mark where the locator holes need to be on the new bar. Drill a small pilot hole and then the full size holes. It's so quick and easy I wouldn't worry about doing all kinds of research to avoid it. Cheers.

Chip Beck
Thanks for the tips, I read your original post on the subject Chip and it's really detailed.

I'm actually not really too worried about drilling holes. If it was a direct swap I was just going to have the dealer put them on for me at my 600 mile service. I feel like they might decline if they have to modify them, guess I'll have to ask.

I'll probably head to the dealer on Saturday and see what they say. If nothing else, I'll buy a set and drill and mount them myself.

Thanks again.