Honda VFR800 VTEC - Moto-CNC Bar Riser Top Yoke Fitment With Renthal Street Bars

Hello everyone and welcome back to Kev's Shed,
In this video I am going to be fitting a Bar-Riser Top Yoke that has kindly been supplied by Moto-CNC. In addition to this, I am going to be fitting a set of Renthal Street bars to compliment the setup.
Moto-CNC have a huge selection of beautifully engineered CNC'd bike parts for many different makes and models. Head to their website which I have linked below and don't forget that all important 15% discount code at the checkout!
moto-cnc.com/
The direct link to the actual yoke that I fitted is below.
moto-cnc.com/honda-vfr800-top...
In addition to the top yoke, you will also require a set of bars to complete the conversion. The ones that I used in the video are linked below.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Rentha...
Secondly, you will need a new set of bar-ends, although mine hadn't arrived in time to film this video, the set that I have fitted are linked below.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renthal-DA...
Stainless Steel M8x1.25x20mm bolts for fitting the ignition barrel to the yoke.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ProBolt-Do...
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[@trantas4]

I think we should give props to the cameraman-woman who is doing an excellent job showing all the details! Well done to both of you!

[@KevsShed]

Thanks mate, it’s my wife behind the camera, I’ll let her know 👌🏻😎

[@liambradley3997]

I need to watch all of your videos Kev cause whenever I do I find something I've been looking for for months. Just ordered the top triple for a handlebar conversion after not finding anything state side for months. Thanks mate

[@ryanharriss7950]

I'm one of those who are unsure about the bar risers but this seems like a good idea. 👍

[@gerrymcerlean8432]

Best 'how to' video ever. Thanx.

[@stuart6420]

Another well put together guide Kev. The silver bar matches the bike nicely. Thank you :)

[@KevsShed]

Glad you like it 👍🤓

[@casaamaril]

I just received some bar risers by Moto CNC from the UK, I live in the Netherlands. I thought the design was well thought through, but now I read in the comments below your video that people have experienced grave issues with these bar risers to such an extent that they even came off. That is of course the last thing that you want to happen to you as a motorcycle rider. How dependable are they really, I can't find an extensive review anywhere. Anyway, thanks Kevin for the video.

[@Motourev]

Cracking vid, you make it look so easy with your step by step guides. Gives me confidence I could fit them. They look really good and in keeping with the style. Big nice to hear what they are like on a road test and how different the position felt 🤘🏻

[@KevsShed]

Yeah, I will give my thoughts at some point very soon mate! Might even get the cameras on the bike and get a road going video made for a change! 👍🤓

[@Motourev]

@@KevsShed 🏍🎥🤘🏻

[@KevsShed]

@@Motourev This Sundays video bud, it is exactly that!

[@keepitwheelz1983]

Excellent bit of kit, fitted same kit on my suzuki sv650s but had to use extended throttle cable and brake lines

[@KevsShed]

Nice 👍

[@125sm3]

Just come across your channel, loads of great content to watch. New Subscriber.

[@KevsShed]

Awesome, thank you!

[@nitramh24]

Cheers! That’s helpful mate. I’m installing new suspension on my zx9r at the moment, which is a bit of a pain actually, but I’ll manage. Hope to see more from you soon, esp the Shinobi project. Miss your uploads, your channel is highly underestimated and underrated on this platform. Hope you’re doing fine dude.

[@jasonmcdonnell364]

Fair play Kev !!! Gr8 job as always !!!

[@KevsShed]

Cheers mate 👍🤓

[@ethanmacheras5967]

Looks awesome! I am thinking about doing that to a bike down the road!

[@KevsShed]

👍🤓

[@sa432jh]

Hi Kev good vid as usual ‘ getting old is the problem

[@KevsShed]

Tell me about it 😂

[@johnhigginson4220]

Well detailed kev

[@KevsShed]

Thanks mate 👌🏻

[@stevekirman6109]

Thanks for another great video Kev! If you get the chance to tell us what it feels like to ride in comparison to the risers you took off, that would be brill. Keep up the good work, cheers mate

[@KevsShed]

I certainly will! 👍🤓

[@ivansanjose5247]

Good Job man! Taking decissions during the change process. It takes some time, but it looks perfect. Let us know your impressions after a ride . Regards from Spain.

[@KevsShed]

Cheers buddy 👌🏻

[@ChutesBrewing]

Kev, great video, like always. Interested in your impressions on how this has improved the ride for you. I'm 6'6" and it makes doing long rides uncomfortable. I'm looking to upgrade the bars either with helibars or with a full yoke conversion like this on my VFR. Your thoughts? Cheers!

[@KevsShed]

Absolutely transformed mate, I am 6'4" and I wouldn't go back to stock bars on this bike now! 👍

[@arcboutant]

The forks have already been raised about an inch to accommodate the original risers, surely.

[@francisfitzgibbon9071]

Have you checked your headlight beam level. The drop of the forks would have had quite an impact. I went the other way to sharpen up the starting and it scrapped thorough the MOT at the limit of its adjustment. I went up less than you went down:)

[@KevsShed]

I haven't but that is a very valid point that i hadn't even considered! i'll be sure to give it a check! 👍🤓

[@bertayoing]

i used the moto cnc clamp type conversion,but the same bars as yours,renthal 758 low.i had some fiddling around to say the least.i didnt drill or cut the bars,used a couple of strips of thin roofing felt to secure the throttle housing,re routed the throttle cables to the left side of the right fork,and lengthened the stop light switch wires so i could stop the master cylinder hitting the fairing.i used the original bar ends from the clip ons.used rawl bolts,10mm,to secure them.had to rotate the brake and clutch hoses.but to do this requires grinding of the lugs.however.with your discount code the clamp type risers cost £93.used secondhand renthals,£25.all is good now.cheers for video.

[@RideToLive102]

Hey mate how'd you manage to reroute the throttle cables? Mine are coming up way short and can't think for the life of me how to go about rerouting

[@bertayoing]

@@RideToLive102 left side of the right fork,round the ignition switch,over the abs pump to where the cables originally go.took a few goes to get it right.

[@RideToLive102]

@@bertayoing great thanks, more so wondering what you removed in order to get the cables? Did you remove throttle body side or clip on side and reroute?

[@bertayoing]

@@RideToLive102 the engine end,fiddly as F but doable.

[@RideToLive102]

@@bertayoing 5h later i rerouted the throttle cables which still came up short, rerouted master cylinder clutch line and master cylinder front brake line and still coming up short..no possible other way of rerouting them now in any way to make sense, guess I'll just not be able to lock to lock 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AdeTudor-mo6uo]

I used the direct link to the top yolk and in description it states that extended cables are required.

[@stuhayes5341]

Cracking Video Kev. But I'll stick with my Gilles Variobars. More expensive admitted but a lot easier to fit 😉

[@KevsShed]

Nice one!

[@chris17319]

Great video again Kev, been thinking of doing this for a while now but kept hearing stories of having to buy throttle cables from an 1100 pan european as they are longer, but that was using universal kits I believe. You mention in the video you cut some of the bars, how much was it. Will definitely be doing this mod now, thanks for the vid 👍

[@KevsShed]

Go for it! I cut approximately 1 - 1 & 1/4 inches off each end, I just offered everything up to its final location and marked it all before I cut anything. No need to change cables or brake/clutch line with these bars. If you went for a higher set of bars then you may need to. I would expect that they would interfere with the body work at full lock though! 👍🤓

[@morley3810]

I’m just finishing this up on my 2008 VFR but I’m using the Moto CNC 43mm fork clamp style. I suppose they are universal to any bike with 43mm fork tubes. I can vouch for the quality. They are billet aluminum and they are beautifully made. Question if you don’t mind (and perhaps you will address this but I haven’t finished watching yet) What is the total width of the bars you have, excluding bar ends? Thank you, your videos are always useful!

[@KevsShed]

It’s a very good question, I’ll pop out tomorrow and measure them 👌🏻

[@roadwarrior8560]

Great work Kev, I have Gen mar type risers on my 5th gen and have never been worried about the clip ons grab on the fork tubes, Moto CNC don't have a kit like this for the 5th gen, I'll be interested to hear a ride report, I'd imagine they'd be better like this when filtering/commuting, on the open road I'm not so sure, think I'd rather be leaned forward and tucked down a bit like the oem set up.

[@KevsShed]

I was never worried about them either but you know how some people can get! 😂

[@KevsShed]

This 41mm streetfighter option should fit yours and give a similar rise and feel to the full yoke conversion! moto-cnc.com/41mm-fork-conversion

[@guystevens162]

Yes another great video. And hope moto cnc supply bolts in future kits and maybe torque specs too. Also Kev. What is the reason for this did you not like the ones useing as curious as was looking at the ones you took off. Great video. 🙂

[@KevsShed]

Not at all Guy, i was more than happy with the Genmar ones that I had fitted previously, the only reason for doing this was because Moto-CNC reached out to me and offered me the yoke to make a video with. 👍🤓

[@guystevens162]

@@KevsShed oh right i c that's good then. Hope they provide bolts and stuff in future kits after watching your video. 🙂

[@jamdebs9412]

Kev the contortionist 😊

[@1Dzjow]

Great vid! What do you plan on doing with the genmars?

[@KevsShed]

They’ve been sold mate 👌🏻

[@1Dzjow]

Thanks for the fast response Kev!

[@miketozer3446]

hi Kev, great video as always. can i ask if there were any clearance issues withh either of the master cylinders once everything was fitted? cheers Mike

[@KevsShed]

Not at all mate, the fit was excellent and the difference on a ride is great! 👌

[@miketozer3446]

Awesome. Thanks for coming back so quickly 👍

[@tomwoodtv8904]

Hello kev ive just done this conversion, i have lowered my forks but the banjo on the clutch is hitting the top of the forks and not alowing me to bring the leaver into a good position. On the res the banjo is held between 2 lugs any thoughts on what i could do can i cut a lug and rotate. Thanks kev avid vfr follower

[@KevsShed]

I have seen that very thing done by others 👌🏻

[@MaciverVFR]

Hi Kev. Did you have any issue with the stearing lock?

[@KevsShed]

It's funny that you say that as Moto-CNC got in touch with me to ask the same question! It would appear that there is an issue with the steering lock when using this yoke and Moto-CNC are looking into it as we speak. I didn't even notice, mainly because I never use the steering lock, in my opinion it is the most easily overcome piece of security on a motorcycle but I know that some do use it for peace of mind.

[@AdeTudor-mo6uo]

I looked at the description of the yolk in the direct link that you used and the description states that longer cables are required. Is that correct? Thanks

[@KevsShed]

I didn’t, it would depend on the rise you get the renthal bars in though.

[@AdeTudor-mo6uo]

I had another look at the web page and it says that 'longer cables would be required for 'some ' of the risers. My mistake and thanks for the prompt reply. Keep up the great videos.

[@jakeclaassen7521]

Hi Kev another great video. I would like to ask you if you honestly think it is worth doing this upgrade. Is it more comfortable than the handlebar risers that you had on before. I have had a 300 mile round trip before and coming back home I had some issues with my wrist hurting ( old age ) only on my way back home lol. I have a renthal bars in the shed. But like I said your honest opinion. I know you are a busy man but I would love your feedback.

[@KevsShed]

Yes, absolutely, they are better than the risers I had before but they are a much pricier upgrade. 👍🤓

[@jakeclaassen7521]

@@KevsShed thanks Kev !

[@AdrenalineJake]

I just got in the exact same kit for the same bike. Went to install but my throttle cables aren't long enough to let me turn the bars full right. Any reason this could be? or am I doing something wrong? Followed your video the whole way. Thanks much, Jake.

[@KevsShed]

The same rise to the bars? They come in different heights.

[@AdrenalineJake]

@@KevsShed yeah same rise and everything

[@KevsShed]

Hmm hard to say then, are the throttle cables routed the correct way?

[@GoodLookingMinger]

i currently have the same issue on my 2002 vfr throttle cable tight on full lock, fitted by previous owner possible cable route error.

[@AdrenalineJake]

@@GoodLookingMinger I have tried re-routing the cables and adjusting the forks to allow more length. Nothing helped, still had cables being pulled at full lock. After about 3 weeks of messing with it I put the kit up for now until I can buy some custom length cables.

[@warrenschaffer106]

Hey Kev, I just sub'd, but I should have long ago. This might be just what I need to make this bike perfect for me. I had some cubital tunnel paresthesia on our last 6400km trip through Canada, even with Heli Bars. I could probably use almost 2 inches of rise (. Do you think this might do the trick? (189cm tall).

[@KevsShed]

I’m 6’4” so around 196cm and I find that there is less aching in my wrists at the end of a ride, the bike overall feels a lot more comfortable all round, almost how a bike marketed as a Sports Tourer probably should be in the first place! Hope you manage to improve your comfort 👍🏻

[@warrenschaffer106]

@@KevsShed I'm sure I will. These bikes are worth almost nothing in the states, and with the amount of memories I have on during trips with my father, it's going to stay with me forever. One sad day, it will probably gain a stable mate in his one-owner '95 RC36.

[@user-pv8wi6kr6l]

click like first, then see the video!

[@KevsShed]

Cheers mate

[@ianwelch484]

Hi mate. If you had the yoke at the normal level you would not need the bar racers 😊.

[@KevsShed]

Er, what? 🤔

[@inxby8834]

what's the discount code please I'm about to order

[@KevsShed]

If you’d watched the video you would have the discount code! 🤨

[@johnrocker2986]

That's a big job compared to the Genmar kit.

[@KevsShed]

Yeah, it's a lot more involved! Lovely bit of kit though! 👍🤓

[@tommyv22222]

Coupon code is invalid?

[@KevsShed]

Send them an email mate, they should sort it 👍🏻

[@arcboutant]

Could you not reuse the original stanchion bolts?

[@AdeTudor-mo6uo]

Definitely low renthal bars. I don't want to get the wrong ones.

[@AD-mr6vd]

Your code was limited and no longer works mate

[@KevsShed]

Yeah somebody mentioned that on Facey the other day, I have emailed Moto-CNC to get them to sort it 👍🤓