Honda Factory Type II Low Handlebars

[dBuster_imp]

-17. .. Holy Crap that's cold.

Now revised to -19 with 10 mph winds, so -40 with the wind chill factored in. I saw a -91 wind chill a few winters ago. Still not sure why I live here.

Sorry to get off topic like that. It helps to share the misery with others!

Now revised to -19 with 10 mph winds, so -40 with the wind chill factored in. I saw a -91 wind chill a few winters ago. Still not sure why I live here.

Sorry to get off topic like that. It helps to share the misery with others!
Do they make heated gear to protect you at that cold?! Better yet protect the bike at that cold!?

Just kidding. Keep warm!

[Scoobynut_imp]

-17. .. Holy Crap that's cold.

Now revised to -19 with 10 mph winds, so -40 with the wind chill factored in. I saw a -91 wind chill a few winters ago. Still not sure why I live here.

Sorry to get off topic like that. It helps to share the misery with others!

Now revised to -19 with 10 mph winds, so -40 with the wind chill factored in. I saw a -91 wind chill a few winters ago. Still not sure why I live here.

Sorry to get off topic like that. It helps to share the misery with others!
Do they make heated gear to protect you at that cold?! Better yet protect the bike at that cold!?

Just kidding. Keep warm!

Now revised to -19 with 10 mph winds, so -40 with the wind chill factored in. I saw a -91 wind chill a few winters ago. Still not sure why I live here.

Sorry to get off topic like that. It helps to share the misery with others!
Do they make heated gear to protect you at that cold?! Better yet protect the bike at that cold!?

Just kidding. Keep warm!
Thanks, I'll try. I'm sure you've experienced some similar cold out in WI?

[Scoobynut_imp]

I finally got around to installing my Type II bars, and the weather was almost fit for humans yesterday, so I thought I'd roll the bike out of the garage for the first time this year in case anyone wanted to see how the bars look. My apologies for the mediocre photos.

While I was at it, I changed the mirrors to some ebay/Hong Kong ones that another member had provided a link to (can't remember what thread I found them in). I figured If I was going to go the low bar route, I'd try something other than the stock chrome lollipops. I haven't ridden the bike yet so it remains to be seen how the new mirrors will work.

They aren't radically lower than the stock bars, but are higher than the CB500 bars -- I tried another member's bike with the CB500 bars and those are definitely lower than the Type IIs, although I didn't mind that at all. I was finding the stock bar sat me too upright, which, believe it or not aggravates my lower back more than leaning forward. I chose these for a few reasons: 1.) OEM part/fitment retaining mounting holes for controls 2.) Chrome like stock U.S. bars/stock appearance -- same reason I like the Staintune. 3.) I thought they would look cool (in addition to providing some relief to my lower back)!

Will provide a ride report as soon as I can get out. It's snowing right now. Ugg.

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[the Ferret]

Looking good there Scoob. Bars and mirrors definitely give it a sportier look.

Now you probably need some little bullet turn signals to complete the look

[Scoobynut_imp]

Looking good there Scoob. Bars and mirrors definitely give it a sportier look.

Now you probably need some little bullet turn signals to complete the look

Thanks, ferret. I probably won't mess with the turn signals, I'm okay with the stock ones, I guess. I do know, however, the bike won't be truly complete until I get some of those little rubber lever tip thingies. We're never gonna let you live that one down are we?

[the Ferret]

Live it down? Hey as I see it I am LIFTING YOU GUYS UP!

all old Hondas (and old looking Hondas) should have those little rubber thingies on the ends of the levers. I'm not the only one old enough around here to remember them coming as standard equipment. They should be standard equipment now. Silly Honda!

[Guth_imp]

I do like the looks of those bars on your bike Scoobynut. Looking forward to reading your riding impressions of them.

[Scoobynut_imp]

Live it down? Hey as I see it I am LIFTING YOU GUYS UP!

all old Hondas (and old looking Hondas) should have those little rubber thingies on the ends of the levers. I'm not the only one old enough around here to remember them coming as standard equipment. They should be standard equipment now. Silly Honda!

Haha, fair enough. Thanks for lifting us up! Really, I am saving them as the final touch in tribute to your passion for them. I still have a few accessories to add until the bike will be ready for them.

[the Ferret]

ok buddy. Can't wait to see the completed project.

[Scoobynut_imp]

I do like the looks of those bars on your bike Scoobynut. Looking forward to reading your riding impressions of them.

Thanks, Guth, they do have a nice, subtle effect on the looks. Will give a review as soon as I can.