Changing Handlebars, Yamaha FZ1

[@fredthebarber]

It’s only been a few years since I started to learn anything about fixing my own stuff. I used to say that an engine just looked like black spaghetti to me. This video really brought back memories of some of those early anxiety addled forays into doing my own repairs. All of those cables and wire bundles, aaaaah! KZbin content like this has really helped to see and understand how things fit together and work, and given me the confidence to take projects on by myself. Thanks for suffering through this bear of a project! I hope the new (old) bars make your rides even more enjoyable, Andy! Happy summer to ya!

[@AndyManCam]

I think it is only really when you start to mess with stuff, that you really understand it. If I hadn’t stuck all of the extra bits and bobs in there, I’d still have no idea what all of the connectors and pipes are! Im of course very happy to have been of some help to you with figuring out the mysteries of that electrical pasta dish! 😁

[@luqman1994]

That's probably the cleanest cable routing i have ever seen! Thank you for making this video so all of us know how to route our cables for a wider bar without extending the wires :) This video has helped me alot! Cheers bro

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Luqman. I decided at the beginning that I wanted everything to look much cleaner after I was finished. You’ve confirmed for me that it was a success on that front! Very happy to help mate, good luck with your swap. Cheers for watching!

[@johna6968]

The silver bars became even more appealing the further I got into the video.

[@AndyManCam]

Hahaha! You’re not wrong! But this is one of those (horror) jobs that I’m glad I pushed through til the end!! It’s been on the list since i got the bike for gawds sake!

[@BIG-K]

Systematic, cool-headed and patient - everything I'm not! Another crystal-clear demonstration, Andy. Great stuff! Nice job, mate 👍

[@AndyManCam]

I’m glad you think so! I often feel quite the opposite too! This was the first time I’ve been reasonable and just stopped for the night. Usually it’s WRC mechanic style working through the night with candles and amphetamines!! 😂😂

[@raycollington4310]

This a classic reminder that what might seem like a ten minute job can turn out to be much much more. Educational stuff, thanks Andy. Still waiting for you to have a word with the Airhead owner and get that out on the autobahn mate!!

[@AndyManCam]

Absolutely Ray. Thankfully I was mildly prepared for how long this one would take. But still, I had imagined I’d be finished in the first 3 hour session, not the third!!

[@SCOOPER3896]

Brilliant video. How the hell did you remain mentally and audibly stable through the whole process , I got irradiated just watching. Your videos are absolutely brilliant.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Simon. I think knowing that an audience of millions (thousands), watching in anticipation, helps to keep a lid on the rage outbursts! Anger isn’t easy to edit!! I did have a few deep breath moments though. I think the only time I really lost it was when the camera and the light ran out of batter at the same time and I was up to my elbows in wiring! So of course you don’t get to see that!

[@mrrocket400]

well im not gonna change the bars now ,why are you so dam good at bike mechanics , everyone needs a andy

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Sorry to have put you off, but happy to have saved you a bit of work!!

[@DCSF09]

Andy, can you go through getting heated grips off and on??

[@AndyManCam]

To be honest mate, it’s always been different. Sometimes an oily cable tie poked between the grip and bar does the trick. Sometimes a thin screwdriver, sometimes I’ve just had to cut them off completely

[@scottb6815]

I put 30mm risers on my standard bars.....cables are just long enough....much more comfy now.....originally went with fz6 bars but then went back to fz1 bars with risers...much easier job....took 15mins :)

[@AndyManCam]

Nice work. I was after a bit more width more than anything. I'm even considering at some point putting shorter risers on mine so that the height is a bit more aggressive but the width is still there.

[@northernninjarunner5506]

When you go back in the winter to look at drilling and rethreading the air body look at Copper Dawgs video on the Lars Air Box Mod increases airflow with a K&N air filter a win win for the bike. You can also look at modding the flies improves mid range throttle response.

[@AndyManCam]

I’ve actually been reading in the forums all about the airbox mod. Arguments in both directions about how much difference. Though I like the idea of a bit more induction noise, so I think I’ll do it!!

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Andy Man Cam I have bought the blanking plates to block the AIS and reduce some weight. Copper Dawg does a great tutorial on it all with the FZee 1. That can’t say Z. The lars air box mod, blocking the AIS. Less weight more power

[@AndyManCam]

I need to keep the AIS connected for german emissions testing. Also, I like the popping on overrun!! TBH I’m happy with the power. I just want better delivery and a little more low end.

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Andy Man Cam What about modding the flies and a Lars airbox mod with a K&N?

[@AndyManCam]

I’ve already got a BMC filter and will do some airbox modding next time I’m in there. The flies I’m not so interested in as the reports about the results seem very contradictory and not convincing enough for the effort involved.

[@MOTOCICLISTA29]

Nice man. Before i want to buy fz1 but here in europe all fz1 have problem with magneto magnet sticking out after 25,000km resulting to damage the stator.Around 1000 euros money needed to repair. And the other one is the chassis problem. Crack on the chassis weld. Well it is in warranty but it takes 6 months to repair. I dont know if you encounter this kind of problem or othe fz1 user in your country.

[@Gintry]

I have fz1 2006 and you are right, magnets came off (at 85600 miles on clock) and it did cost me few pounds to repair. New stator cost around 250. No cracks in frame so far. I'm not entirely sure, but I think from 2010 Yamaha upgraded magneto so they not failing so easy anymore

[@MOTOCICLISTA29]

@@Gintry but fz1 is a nice monster bike

[@AndyManCam]

As @Gintry said, it seems the magneto/stator problem is real. I’ll be pre-emptively changing mine for the newer design before the next tour. Not noticed any problems with frame cracks yet, but I haven’t checked for a while.

[@Gintry]

@@AndyManCam that what I should have do. But instead my bike gave up on the farthest point of my trip so I had to leave her in John O'Groats, 700 miles away from home, and finish my tour by train 🤪. Thanks to guys from The Bike Bus - Caledonian Motorcycle Transport Company she's back with me...

[@AndyManCam]

That’s finally settled it for me then. I’m going to John O‘Groats in August and there’s obviously something up there that’s going to do it’s evil voodoo on my stator like it did to yours!

[@highlandriders9696]

Detailed and instructive whilst entertaining... standard production from the AMC garage again. Cheers pal

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks very much HRM. Proper effort to get through, this one!

[@johnsenkiw430]

Well Andi was the reason I put a quick shifter in my FZ one and it was a piece of cake because of his video on it ...he is a pro. After I saw this on handlebars I decided not to change mine. I needed to go to Plan B after I crashed my bike and my bars were bent , since they where already damaged I decided to cut the bars in the center , that made the job fairly easy .

[@AndyManCam]

Many thanks mate! Glad to have helped with the shifter install. Sorry about the crash though. Hope you’ve gotten everything sorted out.

[@MichaelPailhous]

Quite a job ! I hope you enjoy your new handle bar !!

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Michael! It was tough, but worth it!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Wider and wider bars. I was for it a while. Now I'm not sure. The greater leverage one has the easier it is to overcome the natural stability of the bike and turn. However this has downsides. Every puff of wind that comes along shoves the shoulders which in turn telepaths to the hands and the bars. The worst effect of this is riding behind a large truck which buffets wind left to right. I guess there's a balance somewhere between clipons and long-horn cattle bars. Watching all this, bringing back memories of my sold 2011 FZ1 and all the horsing around I did under the tank, routing wires and airbox and TPS things. I never liked the place they stuck the ECU. But overall I felt like Yamaha did a quality job with the way everything was put together with fairings and fasteners. I got the full 150 whp after all was finished.

[@AndyManCam]

I’ve never really noticed the wind affecting my steering. But then they do say that you should hold he bars with the same pressure as you’d hold an egg. So when I’m on the motorway I’m not doing much more than resting my hands on the grips. I agree that Yamaha did OK with this one. Getting in to the guts is a faff, but it also goes pretty quick and simple. Of course having no fairing helps a great deal in that department!! I’m not sure what I’d do with more power!! I just want the fuelling fixed once and for all!!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@AndyManCam Yeah mine had the 1/4 fairing upper. The FZ1N wasn't an option in the USA. ECU flash is the only way to really open up everything the way the bike was designed to run before it got corrupted by tree hugging regulations. The source I used was east-coast USA. Not sure what's available overseas. www.ivansperformanceproducts.com/2006fz1.htm

[@Razornipple]

So glad you did this before me, I learned a ton of great info. Keep up the good work, really enjoying your channel!

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Kerry! Very happy to help. I’d have felt the same in Our shoes as I searched high and low (unsuccessfully) for good info on how to do it!

[@Springdingding08]

Would love to buy the factory bars you took off. Laid my bike down, hard to find these!!!

[@AndyManCam]

I think by i still have them. But postage would be a nightmare!

[@mcp5845]

Great job brother, where did you order from is you don’t mind . Also the side mirrors with the end bar protector- this seems to fit great . Can u share the link thanks

[@AndyManCam]

I bought everything from www.louis-moto.co.uk/en/

[@ericppagel]

It's always the way, isn't it? Flashbacks of all my "EZ" bike wrenching projects that turned into, "this is not happening." Whew! You deserve a perseverance award for that one, quite impressive Andy! Enjoy the heck out of those new bars and Cheers!!

[@AndyManCam]

Absolutely mate. Though in fairness, I knew that it’s as going to be a bit involved. I tried it right after buying the bike and quickly realised that none of the cables and things were long enough. 18 months later... Cheers Eric!

[@saidfrh]

2008 FZ1. I'm thinking of replacing the handle bar. How much/length of clutch, front brake, horn, signal cables is tucked away? 7/8 in. Superbike Handlebar ; Width: 29 1/4 in.; Rise: 3 in., Pullback: 4 in., Center Width: 4 in., End Rise: 4 1/2 in., 7/8 in. Diameter Clamping Width: 4 in. Would the above require changing the stock cables?

[@AndyManCam]

Not a lot TBH! Maybe 2cm. I think anything taller, wider or more swept than the stock bars will definitely need at least longer brake lines. Sadly the only way to know, is to try.

[@luisloya1120]

I love the look of handle bar mirrors on the FZ-1.

[@AndyManCam]

They do work very well with that bike.

[@rgthomson100]

looked at doing my FZ1-s first thing i saw was brake lines were never going to reach and there is no way to stretch them up lol so it would be longer lines needed right away, to sum up one glance put me off

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! i can completely understand that! I've been putting it off for 18 months!

[@Supergiuggiu]

Super Cool video! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@AndyManCam]

My pleasure! Thanks for joining in!

[@gunn00r]

I must applaud your calmness when having to disassemble nearly the whole bike. I got an aneurysm just from watching 😂

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Cheers Gunnar. The first time I had a bike that far disassembled, it was a bit more daunting. luckily I’m getting the hang of what all the gubbins is and where it should go. So it’s not so scary! Of course, inside the engine is not my favourite place and valve timings needs to be done at some point... 😳

[@scoutrifle6827]

I just added 2" Rox risers to my '09; no rerouting, simple bolt-on. I don't have your patience to do it this way! :)

[@AndyManCam]

That’s definitely the cleverer way to go SR! Sadly the Rox risers are tough to come by over here in Germany and they also have no TÜV certification which makes their legality on the road a little bit of a shaky subject.

[@miketalbot3248]

Extremely well done Mr AMC, that took a lot of patience and attention to detail. Big Respect👍

[@AndyManCam]

Many thanks Mike! It was a faff, but my spine and shoulders thank me on every ride!

[@BiglumpADV]

Nice video! I look forward to how you find the Ultimate Addons hardwire kit to use, I've had three and ALL have failed me so I junked them. Also a pain having to change the adaptor cable at £10 a go when Apple update the phone and the charger stops working... Again.. 😤

[@AndyManCam]

That sounds very annoying. I have to admit I have a zero tolerance lately with gear. If it fails me once, it’s out. We will indeed see how it goes.

[@BiglumpADV]

Andy Man Cam on Ballance, the phone cases are brilliant 👌🏻

[@AndyManCam]

That’s the saving grace! I have found though that the mount has vibrated one of its tabs off. Will have to pass my experience on to the R&D team!!

[@samdisen]

well done, change of handelbars is a pain in the butt

[@AndyManCam]

You’re telling me! I’m glad that it’s a job I’ll only have to do once!

[@walidbazan1503]

Hey buddy, great one. BTW, what brand are the handle bar mirrors?

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Walid! They are Highsider mirrors that I bought from www.louis.eu

[@profreak1299]

I just bought a similar Handlebar from Polo and explicit asked it will fit with the original cables... and what a surprise... it doesnt fit. Then i found your Video about it and you could make it fit - exept the breaklines because you already changed them. Changing them was already on my To-Do-List, but i dont know, how long they have to be. You said you took some longer breaklines, but in the Video where u changed them, it looks like its the Standard length. Or can you tell me how long it exacly was, if you ordered it with additional length?

[@AndyManCam]

Hi! I ordered the brake lines 3cm longer than standard. 👍🏻

[@profreak1299]

@@AndyManCam okay Thx

[@AndyManCam]

No worries. Happy umbau!

[@profreak1299]

Thx. But i'm acutally still concerned about the length of the cables. I did some research... the Probrake FZ1 Alternative braded lines are 73cm and 76cm long (from the middle of the end... thing to the other). So today i measured for the third time. So mouned new Handlebar (exakt same measures like yours) and tried to see if 76cm and 79cm will fit. And it would be really, really close. I'm just thinking about adding 7cm (because the new Handlebars bar 7,1cm higher). Is there a posibility, that the Fazer needs longer Breaklines as the N-version? I mean its just the Front thats different, isnt it? Just dont want to buy the wrong lengh 😅

[@AndyManCam]

Hey! I’ve just dug out my actual order and it sends you’re probably right! I actually ordered the lines 7cm longer.

[@mitchellv4274]

This is the best improvement for the fz1!!

[@AndyManCam]

It’s certainly improved the comfort a huge amount! Steering is more controlled now too. Loving it!

[@mitchellv4274]

@@AndyManCam thats right! I fitted the barracuda fat bar, men it was such a improvement on riding, corners with more feeling and cruising was a bit nicer as well

[@AndyManCam]

Im looking forward to getting into some proper twisties for the real test!

[@mitchellv4274]

@@AndyManCam sounds good, enjoy

[@disekjoumoer]

I am bloody exhausted after watching that. Went through a similar drama on the SMT recently and because it's got KTM split tanks with two fuel cocks (yeah babay) I of course forgot to close one when disconnecting the hoses. Got a nice fuel shower for my trouble.

[@AndyManCam]

Oh no! What kind of design madness is that!!?? That’s the real bonus of the Japanese bikes. Thy almost all seem to have electric fuel pumps that cut off the flow when they don’t get power. No need to worry about cocks! Doesn’t help your terrible ordeal though 😭 Eu de Gasolené.

[@niklast3103]

More than half an hour of AMC? Must be my lucky day :)

[@AndyManCam]

I could send you the directors extended cut if you like? 5 hours of almost entirely the noise of the little ratchet!! 😜

[@niklast3103]

@@AndyManCam I guess I will pass :D I've had enough ratcheting myself while fitting Kriega Straps to my tiny Striple RX pillion seat

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Fair enough mate! 😂

[@anthonygosling8128]

Hope you don't mind me asking...... can you tell me what brake/clutch levers you are using on this bike Andy and are they any good long term? thanks

[@AndyManCam]

They are V-Trec levers, from www.motea.com. I really liked them and never had any problems.

[@anthonygosling8128]

@@AndyManCam Thanks for the info Andy

[@AndyManCam]

My pleasure Anthony. Good luck finding something you like!

[@gregoriousgilbert519]

Could I put these bars on my FZS600? LOOKS REALLY COOL, ANODISED? BLACK TOO

[@AndyManCam]

I don'T see why not. These are actually Steel bars, so they're powder coated, rather than anodized.

[@gregoriousgilbert519]

Since watchin awhile ago have noticed bars are off centre and looking bent, explains a few things... at 39euros not bad price and they should look great on my black RoadKillr..With black risers too...

[@AndyManCam]

Sounds like they’ll transform your ride! No more riding in circles! 😉

[@wayneemmerson2713]

Hi Andy I've just getting a fz1 gen1 and it has straight bars on where did you get them black bars from many thanks

[@AndyManCam]

I found them on ebay.de. But lots similar available from Renthal, LSL, ABM…

[@Pabloth1an]

best videos ive seen on youtube by far

[@stephenmcqueen4029]

Make sure the clutch engages fully now you’ve wound the central adjuster out.

[@AndyManCam]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@c10seth]

That heavy sigh after realizing you're taking the air box off to install new bars lol. I can also relate.

[@Mmohamed80]

Very clean work

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Mohamed! As a lighting technician in my other life, my wiring always has to be tidy!

[@LiloScooterPerformance]

Oh my God :D So much Work for just changing the Bar :D Thank You for this video man :)

[@mitsuhirato100]

Complete admiration.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Christopher. Though I think it would have been the same for most. Once you’ve gone so far into the job, you have to either finish it, or bung a tarp over the bike and walk away forever!!

[@volfm3]

Thanks for all your videos! I'm about a year into my Fz6 and these have absolutely helped me along the way to maintain and improve it:-)

[@francoisgeronimobleu748]

Wow! Guess I will keep my stock bars.

[@AndyManCam]

You’ve got to really want it! 😅

[@NeilBlowers]

Blood yell that wasn't the vid I expected it to be! Great stuff - love the way you cut to the chase and keep it interesting. I wondered if there is a time threshold you do not cross to keep the vid quality at its best Andy? It seems if I go over 20 minutes the quality drops drastically especially when the shot stabilises after movement - maybe its as mine are encoded in AVC instead of VP9?

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Neil. I’m so happy that in a 35 minute long video, you still felt like i cut to the chase! 🙏🏻. To be honest I’ve never thought too much about the correlation between video length and quality. Probably to my own detriment. Of course I’m lucky in that my videos all seem to be with the VP9 Codec lately. Have you tried tricking it by upres‘ing your render? You’ll end up with a massive video, but might force the VP9 use.

[@NeilBlowers]

@@AndyManCam Yes I've seen ways of tricking YT into using VP9 by trimming the vid but it takes hours to re-save the file. I have an upgrade in imovie that allows 'pro' quality which I am trying as I type - we'll see how that goes. Thanks again

[@AndyManCam]

Fingers crossed mate. It’s a dark and difficult art. Ultimately I think there’s a lot of random factor at play so I gave up worrying too much about it a long time ago! I just render my videos in a quality that, for the archived original at least, will stand the test of time and let KZbin do what it’s going to do!!

[@totalchaos290]

I,m glad I watched this video I was going to change bars. After 10 years I dont think I will bother.

[@andreanegroni5670]

Hi Andy, first of all I’d like to thank you for the very clear and useful video. Great job! Well I’d like to ask you how many time it takes the get the job done If I’ll do that from a normal motorbike mechanic? Thank you for your kind reply. Bye

[@AndyManCam]

Hi Andrea, thanks! It took a good long while I’m afraid. I’d say start to finish about 5-6 hours. 😳

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Sweet baby Jesus was there anything you didn't have to take off lol superb job my friend

[@AndyManCam]

The back wheel stayed on! 😆 Cheers mate!

[@Flip01]

Wow what a big job, patience prevailed. Hope it's more comfortable. 👍

[@AndyManCam]

It was a MUCH bigger job than expected! Luckily it is FAR more comfortable!!

[@TFA-01]

Love this sort of vid, exploring the fz1 together as it where, without me having to take mine apart and get all annoyed with it🤣🤣 After dropping mine the other week, ive just had to change my bars, but kept them standard as they suit me and have all the holes in the right places so i knew there wouod be less faffery on my part. Nice to know it can be done with a bit of forward thinking. Enjoying the vids as always bud. Thanks.

[@AndyManCam]

Win/win right?! Happy to have provided an insight in to how the inside of your machine looks Tyrone! It’s perfect when it suits you the way it came from the factory. I wish that was the case for me more often! But then the videos would be a bit thin on the ground!!

[@gregoriousgilbert519]

Gotta change mine, but I got a long arm-reach so slighly wider would be more comfortable. Plus my fazer is black; Black Anodised.... sexy words... How long to strip the whole bike? How long does a chain last? Yeh! depends on the miles... " 1/2 years last changed, missed last summer due to rear brake seizure - fixed expertly and quickly by Dog Motorcycle's Burnham, with parts sourced from ebay etc... AT THE End of Summer... This year gonna be different...

[@AndyManCam]

Fingers crossed it’ll be a good one mate! 🤞🏻

[@totalchaos290]

Did you do the air box mod. I did mine, rode it for a year. Ran hot. I didnt change to a power commander I decided to go back to stock air box . Stock filter screen removed. Its been running fine. I ride with some R6 that I can keep up with. I have them top end. My bike has 125k,s I just ran a tank with Lucas fuel injector cleaner. My throttle pulse is gone bike is smooth as glass. Again

[@stephenmcqueen4029]

Your supposed to wind the clutch adjuster in to remove the cable off the lever.

[@AndyManCam]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@BulldogGaz]

Just quickly change the handlebars 🤣 what a faff, nice job Andy hope it brings the results you want 👍🏻

[@AndyManCam]

It’s always the way. „Just quickly....“. Seems to be a far more comfortable and controlled ride so far. Cheers Gaz.

[@AndyManCam]

It’s always the way. „Just quickly....“. Seems to be a far more comfortable and controlled ride so far. Cheers Gaz.

[@ewanoffshore]

These jobs always grow arms and legs, don't they? Brilliantly done, top video Andy 👍🏻

[@AndyManCam]

Arms, legs, feet, wings and the odd extra head! Thanks Ewan!

[@garthhowe297]

After watching your video, I'm going to replace my handlebars ... umm .. right after hell freezes over. This should have been subtitled "Will Andy's bike ever run again?" lol

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Fair enough Garth! You’re not far off of how I felt when I started it up. Half expected it just to cough, die and then crumble to pieces!! 😅

[@1980zachify]

Love your vids. I got an 09 fz1, what seat do you have?

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Zach! Nice bike! 😉. It’s a custom job I’m afraid and i bought it second hand so i sadly have no idea who did it. Sorry.

[@Banditmanuk]

Looks a nice simple job 😱 Top marks for courage and patience. I would be that person who dropped a screw into the throttle body.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks mate. I learned early that sometimes you just have to take a deep breath... and then keep pulling parts out!! 😂

[@guillermostieb4521]

query, the handlebar is from FZ8 ??, which one do you use

[@MichaelPailhous]

Hi Andy !! I got a weird question for you, how tall are you ? Just asking because I am 190cm and I don't know if it is really relevant to change my handlebar !! Thank you for your video.

[@AndyManCam]

I'm 193cm Michael. So possibly no reason for you to change! I just wanted the bars a little wider and also the fact that they are steel means almost no vibrations now.

[@hawkins7331]

I just bought a 2010 fz1n with standard bars, about to change the bars to higher swept renthals , this was just the video i needed to put me rite off 😂 but im gonna do it anyway, 👌 good video

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers mate. Sorry about the de-motivation! It’s worth it afterwards though!!

[@hawkins7331]

@AndyManCam I bought new break lines but they were to short, what lines did you use for your conversion?

[@AndyManCam]

I had 5cm longer brake lines to make it work.

[@alexmorgan3435]

Was yesterday just thinking what had become of you? Thought maybe you might be behind bars for ending it with Mutti as she was in frightful state a couple of days ago. But no you really were behind new bars. It was a close run thing fitting them. You can get longer cables you know but you ingeniously managed. I am impressed. BTW you have a huge garage. I would die for one as big as yours. Do you ever ride the old Beemer?

[@AndyManCam]

It’s OK, I’m still kicking! I was thinking of going to the Yamaha garage and asking them to lay out all the cables in the storeroom to find one that’ll work! Don’t think they’d like that though! Sadly the garage is not all mine. I rent one half of the space that my bike is parked in. So none of the other stuff is mine or available for use. Shame!!

[@AlexSmith-qf1mz]

I think the tank and headlight have been off the bike longer than they've been on it. Joking aside, I wouldn't attempt half of the mods you do, another great how to video.

[@AndyManCam]

You could well be right!! 🤣 No surprise that the headlight bolts are completely chewed up!! Thanks Alex.

[@OllieAlston]

They look like a good pair of wheelie bars. ;) Good video edits as well.......

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Ollie!

[@markosrides]

From a few screws to bloody open heart surgery in a flash. Blimey, nerves of steel mate! Nerves... Of... Steel! 👍

[@AndyManCam]

It got out of hand fast, didn’t it! Luckily I’ve been that deep into the machine before, otherwise it might have been a little more daunting!!

[@londonjohn67]

Hi, just a quick note about “Philips screws” on Japanese motorcycles, they are actually JIS screws. jisscrewdriver.com/. Hope this helps someone avoid rounding off a screw in the future.

[@AndyManCam]

Yeah, I’ve been meaning to get some JIS bits for years but never managed it.

[@PabloT4571]

Always fancied wider bars but after watching this I think I’ll give it a miss. Thanks Andy!

[@mickdegreek2007]

That's some amount of work, but the end result always justifies it, Job well done..

[@AndyManCam]

I agree! Although I was ready to throw the whole thing in the sea at about halfway through, now I’m really happy that I finally bothered!! Cheers Mick!

[@RoadDogSteve]

I do hope you enjoy the new bars.... lol... great vid

[@AndyManCam]

So far, loving them a lot! Far more comfortable. Though now it feels like the seat is too low!!

[@tarun-bullrider]

Thank u... I was about to change. I thought it's easy. But as I saw this video... I change my thoughts

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Yeah it was NOT a straightforward job!! 😂

[@Jaffa1951]

OMFG. What a faff. I'm not a tall as you, but even if I was I think I'd suffer being uncomfortable rather than go to those lengths. Plus, living in the UK, where we can filter, I think I'd go for the narrower bars, anyway. Really admire your patience, though. There would have been hammers and spanners flying across the garage if I'd been doing it.

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Trust me Geoff, i put this one off as long as i possibly could! It was actually the first job on my list when i got the bike. 2 years ago! 🤣

[@djlancer88]

Funny I want to change to the bars you removed

[@nealebradford6417]

good info vid, do you use the bm much.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Neale. Sadly I never use it because it belongs to somebody else! In my dreams, the whole garage and everything in it would be mine. In reality, i have only half of one parkspace and all the junk i can squeeze into it!

[@mars0030]

Well that developed into quite a faff! Might have been easier to have bone grafts to extend your arms instead!!! 😁

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! I think you could be right! Plus the benefits would have transferred to the rest of my life, not only on the bike! I came at this from the wrong angle completely!!

[@basit0078]

A job well done. You pulled that off brilliantly bro. stay safe and keep em comin nice and long :P

[@AndyManCam]

Aaaaahahahaha! That’s EXACTLY what she said!! 😂. Cheers mate. I’ll do my very best!

[@basit0078]

@@AndyManCam lmao

[@kaliguy47]

Waited for a video on this for long time. Absolutely not going through this for 1 to 2"'s higher. Appreciate video though!!

[@AndyManCam]

Sorry for the wait Greg! I totally understand your reluctance to follow my footsteps though!! Proper PITA!!

[@nikolaibelinsk]

Hi Andy, really enjoy watching your videos 👍 can I ask, what would you say is the total height? From my online search calculations, it looks to be approximately 146mm? (riser base to centre of grip) cheers

[@hollowaysteve]

Longer trumpets, more torque? (in theory)

[@AndyManCam]

Not more torque, but instead the torque curve is allegedly moved downwards giving an earlier peak. I’m not sensitive to know if my jury rigged setup made any difference, but Graves will tell you that theirs makes a big difference.

[@bikersquest]

I remember changing the clutch cable on my FZ1 what a pain that was, I wouldn't even consider this haha

[@AndyManCam]

If I’d have been a little cleverer, I’d have changed the cable at the same time, as a matter of maintenance. The production office said the budget wouldn’t stretch though.

[@giuliobuccini208]

The BMW on the side was looking at you with worried eyes...😁

[@AndyManCam]

Yeah, that venerable old dear is very judgemental! Not a single aftermarket part on her! Impressive that the owner has kept it completely original!

[@LoveLifeTriumph]

Top job again and great vid

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks mate! Very happy with the new ergos!

[@mrcintheuk4641]

Rather you than me! I doff my hat to you sir. 🎩 👍

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers MrC. It was a dirty job, but I couldn’t afford to pay somebody else to do it!! 😬

[@stuartracing1]

Today I received my Superbike bars and thought I'd watch a video on replacing them.. Lol.... They'll sit on the bench for a bit for now.

[@AndyManCam]

Hahaha! Sorry to destroy your motivation Paul! TBH my bars stayed on the shelf for about a year before I finally attempted it!! :D

[@HalfdeadRider]

Bars again lol ;) I'll watch again though, it might push some traffic to my bars install video lol

[@AndyManCam]

When you’re a lanky one like me, I think every bike I own will have a bar swap in its future at some point!! 😂

[@HalfdeadRider]

@@AndyManCam It usually makes the bike feel better in the twisties too, mine did with the Renthal ultra low bars (ER6f). Getting the preload right for me on the rear made an even bigger change though lol, so much more confidence now.

[@AndyManCam]

I can imagine! Looking forward to testing out properly. I’m pretty happy with my suspension setup so far.

[@HalfdeadRider]

@@AndyManCam I only just changed my preload recently after almost a year owning the bike :)

[@AndyManCam]

Mine was really weirdly set up when I got it. Everything screwed to minimum. So I went to factory settings and worked from there.

[@leebeddoes1064]

That was bonkers!! I think I'll stick with the oem bars 😂 but it was amazing to watch.

[@SBKPete]

Lee Beddoes: That was my thoughts too 😬

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Lee. Who ever thought that a simple bar swap could be so involved that OEM bars at suddenly the highly desirable alternative!! 😂😂

[@northernninjarunner5506]

I had an FZS600 easy to change the bars to Renthal Ultra Low WSB bars brilliant. Then I got the FZ1 and looked and thought nah it’s just a 🤬💩 I have the fairing version been even more of a ball ache to do

[@AndyManCam]

I had Renthal bars on my old FZS too. Super easy swap. I’m glad I finally did this though.

[@itchyscratchy8216]

Nice job !! Das sieht sehr einfach aus von wo ich sitze 🤔😂

[@AndyManCam]

Danke dir! Einfach würde ganz am Anfang direkt aus dem Fenster geworfen!!

[@itchyscratchy8216]

Und natürlich die Gebrauchsanweisung!

[@toby7504]

My god lm glad my vstrom has long cables. Get a camping table for a workbench, then you can put it away when not in use.

[@AndyManCam]

It was the same on the Versys and the FZS600 before that. Plenty of cable slack. Great tip with the Camping table. Might look into that. Though I’d also one day like to have a proper sturdy workbench with a vice! Dreams....

[@toby7504]

@@AndyManCam l cold not live without my workbench and vice anymore, however when l lived in the city l did have a camping table and it workt great. :) better then the floor..

[@AndyManCam]

I can believe that! I’d bloody LOVE it to have a real place to work on stuff!!

[@toby7504]

@@AndyManCam I moved outside the city an prices on houses just dropped.

[@toby7504]

@@AndyManCam no matter how big the space are it still get stuffed.. :))

[@olivercrowne9236]

Just amazing

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Oliver.

[@Deliriousconstituent]

Getting to the spark plugs looks like a nightmare.

[@AndyManCam]

It’s a bit of a faff. Having to loosen the radiator is the real pain!

[@legolid1466]

Id add some brackets and fix it to the wall and hang my helmets off them 👍 ... Brilliant videos buddy keep up the awesome work

[@AndyManCam]

I’ve actually got a spare riser from the Versys that i have kept for that exact use! I’m just waiting til I have my own garage with an actual wall to hang it on!!

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Upgrades are rarely easy and straightforward lol. The new bars will definitely be more comfortable mate. So basically, the only thing left to upgrade are your rims 😉

[@AndyManCam]

Too true. But then if they were easy, everybody‘s bike would all have the same upgrades! Still thinking about the rims!

[@samehsouissi6986]

I've always wanted to ask what happened to the versys, in fact when I was in the market for versys I stumbled upon your channel when u were doing the air filter maintenance 😂 I dun own a versys now but I subscribed coz of the unique content. Keep it up mate

[@AndyManCam]

I sold it to a nice couple from Kassel. They ride together and the versys was her first big bike. So I think a good home! Thanks for your continued watching and commenting Sam! 👍🏻

[@samehsouissi6986]

@@AndyManCam my pleasure 😊

[@lambo2817]

Load of faff but it does look good mate! Any future vids on the old BMW bike and kit car also?

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks mate. Yeah the faff level was high, but luckily the benefit is high too... because the bars are higher!! 😂. Sadly the only thing I own in that garage is my bike. The rest belongs to other people. 😭

[@lambo2817]

But your yami is a good un!!!!!! I’d be sat just looking at that bmw in a daze lol

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks! Yeah the BMW is a bit of a beaut. Though I think riding wise, my yammi has it beat! 😈

[@eaglescout5816]

Was that electrical tape on your finger?

[@AndyManCam]

Yup. Sadly no plasters in the toolbox! I ain’t got time to bleed! 😄

[@eaglescout5816]

@@AndyManCam Dude, that's pretty savage,your a employers wet dream lol.

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! I think for an employer i would kick up a fuss and maybe wangle a half day off to get plasters! But when it’s MY project, I’d sew a leg back on with cable ties!! 🤠

[@russelllocke7180]

Handy Andy👍🏍

[@AndyManCam]

Almost no handles left Andy, after this one! I skinned all of my knuckles, several times!! 😂

[@JrSOGD]

You reminded me myself when i enter bathroom for only peeing...and at the end happens pee+popoo+teethwash+shower+ some farting (as a bonus job) 🤣🤣😂

[@AndyManCam]

It’s always the ‚quick jobs‘ that turn into a saga!!

[@subtlegroove9867]

This video is what my nightmares are made of: Eventually having to strip a complicated machine down to its guts just to modify a seemingly surficial bit. Since I don't possess even a fraction of AMC's wrench-turning skills; 20 min. into the process, I'd probably have rage quit leaving the bike with half of its components lying on the ground only to look back in regret 2 hours later...

[@AndyManCam]

Hahaha! When you put it like that, it does seem a little bit crazy!! 🤪 But hopefully it’ll be worth it when I’m in the mountains and my wrists DONT start to hurt, so I can keep riding until the sun goes down!! (Unless my arse gets sore...)

[@agdc24]

there wasn't enough footage of tea and biscuits, and the usage of the word blast. other than that a brilliant video

[@AndyManCam]

You’re right. There’s never enough tea and biscuits in my video. Must try harder to make them more welcoming.

[@aspectcarl]

Some of us enjoy a bit of kinkage 😊

[@AndyManCam]

Each to there own eh?! 😉

[@Kinobambino]

Are you still working for the man

[@AndyManCam]

Sadly yes! Bills keep needing to get paid and KZbin isn’t doing the paying! 😆