MT-09 FZ-09 ProTaper Installation How To

This KZbin video show how to install ProTaper handlebars on the Yamaha MT-09 FZ-09 XSR900.
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[@davidrichardson8394]

This job was brutal. This dude makes it look easy and I’m mad about it. Watch this video a couple times before starting and you’ll be pretty well prepared. To mark the holes for the controls I actually put everything on the bike with e-tape where the pins on the controls would go. When I lined everything up where I wanted and righted it down the pins marked the e-tape and that’s where I drilled. Worked pretty well

[@jjse79]

Nice tip 👍🏻

[@leechunyendanielleecy2646]

Thank you for being a good teacher who gives detailed instructions and clarifications.

[@mototravelduo3955]

Great video really easy to follow and no rambling just the facts. Keep up the good work man. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Stevvros]

Great video mate. I just installed the same bars on my MT09 with confidence after watching this video cheers again 🤙

[@brandonbissett7119]

Just installed these Bars onto my '19 MT09, and this made it a ton easier. Especially with all of these tips and tricks added. Thanks a ton!

[@MotoSouth]

Thanks for watching!

[@MotoSouth]

Thanks for watching!

[@mr_neeme]

This is one of the best tutorials I have seen. Honestly could have done without the music but aside from that stellar job with wonderful attention to detail.

[@yourwifesboyfriend6081]

I just finished up today, had my bars cut and tapped waiting around for 1fngr to come out with their v4 clutch perch/lever. I tapped them by hand with no vice, just drilled the tap until it bit, then worked it with a wrench and a pipe while sitting on the bars. It was a royal pain in the ass but came out way better than I expected. The other pain in the ass was bending that clutch cable housing. Had to break out my trusty pipe again to work that housing straighter, but the wrench and bar threads broke through the electrical tape and marked up the housing. Not the end of the world, though. I appreciate you putting this video together, it really helped. Glad to have the bars on too, they should’ve come like that stock.

[@Carlos_Ariel]

Best video so far.... Very nice idea getting threads to use barends 💪

[@noelchristophersanchez3863]

Nice bike mate, planni g to get mt09sp soon, i love yamaha. Im watching all your videos so that ill be ready when i get my mt...

[@yahoodlums]

The camera work, composition and lighting are crazy good in this. Well done Sir.

[@MotoSouth]

Thank you!!

[@seanyc89]

I just used a pvc pipe spacer to get the same mirrors to fit my MT10. Cheers for the idea. Nice work.

[@MotoSouth]

Thanks for watching!

[@Champion2Manager]

You’re an expert my man . I wouldn’t be able to that my hands are only accustomed to the throttle 👍🏾

[@nicholaschai4458]

damn....bending the clutch cable....something that i never tot of....brilliant

[@SuperLEEEDWARDS]

Lovely looking MT09 , I don’t like the standard bars but those are definitely the ones I’d put on cheers for video SCOOBS UK.

[@MotoSouth]

Thank you

[@nicholaschai4458]

another work of art how to video..gosh seeing you tap that end of the bar were so easy by using a impact gun,i once did it manually and it was PITA.

[@MotoSouth]

So much easier with the impact...just take it little by little or you can snap the tap in a hurry

[@nicholaschai4458]

@@MotoSouth yeah if did it manually, have to make sure the tapper bit is straight and aligned.

[@TheMrChaddles]

@@nicholaschai4458 think it would better to start it manually and then once you know it’s aligned correctly use the impact?

[@submissions72]

Once again you're the real mvp!

[@MotoSouth]

Thanks again! 👍

[@allanvillarba9079]

Nice upgrade!

[@mirzarauf7567]

apa khabar from malaysia. i love how u always try to prevent scratching by adding tapes or cloth. on top of that u always clean every single parts with alcohol👍

[@hotmod6926]

bravoo i love your clean work ..good job ♥♥♥

[@crownihimself]

With the quality of videos you make you shout have so many more Sub.. just subt and keep up the amazing work bro.

[@MotoSouth]

Little by little I suppose. Thanks for watching

[@varun3597]

Pro stuff!

[@christianfranco479]

thanks so much brother..i'm doing this

[@nearvii6745]

Looks sooo good

[@alexnazario6295]

surely lot of tools in your garage, not average or basic motorcycle tools ... very nice detailed vids, my thumb ups...

[@MotoSouth]

Thank you. And I do like tools 😛

[@rino_bwn2836]

The best, hello from Brunei Darussalam

[@nicholaschai4458]

how bout adding tank pad,tank grip and a keyless fuel cap...love to see the ride all pimp up man....great great video.

[@tantojutsuninpo]

Appreciate the video, just put a set of "Steering Damper Low" Evo's on my FZ09, just need to get a drill and tap for the bar ends.

[@MotoSouth]

Be careful when using a drill or impact driver. They can break taps in a hurry if you aren’t familiar with using them with taps. 👍

[@RevoltososFilms]

Great video very clean installation

[@MotoSouth]

Thanks! 👍

[@MA-bq8yg]

Great job. Your bike is very beautiful

[@MotoSouth]

Thank you!

[@DaviCupra]

Great video, very helpful! I´m thinking of changing my silver stock bar to the black one that comes on the MT09SP and the XSR900 :)

[@MotoSouth]

Great mod! I highly recommend it.

[@krislambert6625]

No need to take apart the throttle cable's just start from the clutch side then remove the centre clamp then just pull the bars out ;)

[@stephenspiteri_zunkus]

Yep, that's what I did on my old SV650, but watching this again I've noticed that the MT09 has a notch and pin so for that reason, you will have to loosen the assembly enough so that it could be removed.

[@1800Swagg]

1. I have a different bike. 2. I don’t even plan to do this. I still watched the whole video. Well done.

[@MotoSouth]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@MotoSouth]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@arnel8986]

Nice job!

[@MotoSouth]

Thanks!

[@6speedsti241]

WELL DONE

[@perfectlynormal5729]

Waiting patiently for some T7 content.

[@kevo5303]

18:32 my dealership broke the first one, and they don’t want to tighten the other one because they are worried about it breaking again. I went into the shop and stretched it open.

[@aronklassen2542]

Great video will definitely have to rewatch when changing mine👌🏼 your bike looks hella aggressive 🤙🏼 what song is that in the background? that is fire

[@MotoSouth]

It's from the KZbin music library...Dark Tranquility by Anno Domini Beats

[@richardjustice1228]

That was the best bar change tutorial I've seen yet. Now I know I can do this myself. Question for you though, what made you choose the evo over the contour?

[@MotoSouth]

Thanks! As for the difference, I've heard that the EVO is their top of the line bar and helps absorb vibrations better. I haven't tried the Contour so this is only hearsay. Ride safe and let me know if you have any questions when you do yours.

[@richardjustice1228]

@@MotoSouth Thanks for the clarification. Whats the difference in riding position for you? I'm 6'2 and find the stock bars to be very upright. I wouldn't mind something with a little more of a forward lean on it.

[@MotoSouth]

I'm 6'1 and I found it a little too upright with the stock bars myself. This lowers it just a little but makes it so much more comfortable.

[@martinpaez3439]

Nice bike

[@pichardoenmanuel]

Awesome video

[@MotoSouth]

Thanks for watching! 🏍

[@dirwanedy8919]

Good videos 👍.

[@MotoSouth]

Thanks!

[@DougZ73]

Like the install. I wanted black bars as well, for my white 2017 FZ09. I would have went with the protapers, but the cost was more than I wanted to pay. I would have powder coated too, but due to time, I just took mine off and painted. After, I wished I'd powder coated.

[@giustivibe]

Great video, very instructive. What is the purpose of the two button hex socket screws that show in 7:50?

[@hizarmei]

Super

[@doc-slider5345]

You can turn the bucks off. This will bring you a bit forward with the handlebars

[@jacknguyen7595]

Best handle bar installation video so far, is the new bar still wider than the stock after you cut it? I'm thinking about upgrading mine to pro tapper also.

[@MotoSouth]

It is still a little wider. Originally I was concerned with adding any extra width but now that they are on, I absolutely love it. Go for it, you won't regret it. Ride safe.

[@stockstunna]

Great video! Would you say the lower bar made the front wheel feel more planted to the road when accelerating hard or leaning in the twisties? Or is the feeling only marginally improved?

[@motohoolie9953]

This is a great video, I went with the renthal enduro bend on my fz09. Very similar to these pro tapers but about 20 or so mm smaller in width. Love them. Those are some super nice finished bar end mirrors too. What camera are you using to record? The quality of this video has to be one of the best I've seen for youtube. 🤙

[@MotoSouth]

I use a Panasonic LUMIX G85. Video quality is great but it must be manually focused in most situations because the auto focus is 💩

[@motohoolie9953]

MotoSouth gotcha. Thank you

[@tomquinn607]

Be good if Pro Taper made model specific bars. As is, this installation is way beyond most of us. It's the most labor intensive bar installation I have ever seen. The only thing you didn't do was bend the tubing.

[@MotoSouth]

You can get by without cutting the bars. You can also use non threaded bar ends to eliminate that part as well.

[@saltyprocrastinator]

Thanks for the detailed instructions! I was wondering how the "Protaper" logos were applied: are they decals/stickers that can be removed, or painted on there? That's only thing I would do in addition to what you did.

[@MotoSouth]

They are printed on somehow. I left them on for now since they kind of match my color scheme but they can be removed with a little brake cleaner on a rag. At least that's what I've heard.

[@saltyprocrastinator]

MotoSouth sure hope so, thanks!

[@SydneySlowRider]

@@saltyprocrastinator I believe Acetone works rather well

[@DavidM1917]

Why do you choose the low EVO? Do you think better than medium (SX Race)? I Have a MT 03 660. What do you think better?

[@genermotovlog845]

Hello idol i like old handle bar

[@jayplisson1190]

What mm was the bit for the small wholes ? Thx

[@Jawadagha]

I don't have this bike, and still I loved watching it. what was that blue paste you put on the screws?

[@MotoSouth]

Thanks for watching, the blue stuff is medium strength thread locking compound.

[@anhksunamoon]

All that for this !

[@MotoSouth]

Yep

[@genemalburg785]

Great video for a street novice "mechanic". what bar bend would you recommend that closest comes t the stock bend? I don't want a lean. I looked at pro tapers information. It looked like windhams bend was the highest unless you went into the evo adventure- adventure high bars.

[@MotoSouth]

This doesn't really put you into much of a lean so anything with a bend of an inch or so taller would be similar to stock.

[@nicholaschai4458]

any thoughts on convert the clutch cable into the magura hydraulic kit and a brembo master cylinder brake pump?

[@MotoSouth]

Haven't thought of that but it would be s grest mod....🤔

[@lui9890]

Hello i want to know if install this bar can lock them?

[@roberthealy1814]

I have an mt-09, 2019 that I just got. Was wondering if I can change the shifter position up a little so my foot goes in to upshift while wearing boots.

[@RioterRides]

Yeah just unscrew the bolts on each side of the shifter and twist it. It'll go up or down.

[@FRob911]

Hey, good video! Did it makes a big difference compare to stock finally? Looking into this at the moment... Thanks

[@MotoSouth]

It's not a drastic difference. It leans you forward just a little. Makes the bike feel even more agile. I'd say it's probably my favorite upgrade so far.

[@stephenspiteri_zunkus]

I'm ready to change my stock bars to an LSL X00 tapered handlebar which is very similar to the one by Protaper shown here. In this video, I've noticed that the rubber grips were fitted flush to the handlebar ends. In the OEM bars, the rubber grips sit about 15mm proud from the metal bar tube. 02:34 This is so the bar weights have 15mm embedded into the rubber. Motosouth has opted to go for bar end mirrors and so used that 15mm part to attach his bar end mirrors. Motosouth; Would you like to comment and clarify this?

[@stephenspiteri_zunkus]

Here’s how it is now flush mounted 26:58 and here 02:36 is how it was originally. I’m truly baffled how you ended fitting them like this. Since you had measured and drilled the positioning holes exactly as the stock bars then you should have ended up with rubber grips proud as stock.

[@MotoSouth]

I had to pull it back outwards the required distance. When I slid it on while filming I went too far. I realized it when I went to mount the controls. Good eye 😂

[@lucasdasilva5631]

I have a linear damper on my 2017fz09. Will this mod affect it?

[@swtirisvasiliou7358]

What it was change on bike about the drive feel?

[@russellhollands3581]

Great vid ! Where did you get the ball mount from? Would love one of those 👍

[@MotoSouth]

Link is below the video. It's absolutely the best way to mount things without taking up handlebar space. 👍

[@nikie2776]

Whats the difference between stock and carmichael in cm in height?

[@DL-kr9yp]

Hi 👋🏽 what a central pegs in your bike?

[@angelantunez3955]

The best vídeo! Do you recommend Carmichael or Pastrana handlebar? I think that Pastrana model is lower, but i'm not sure if it could be used in this bike.

[@MotoSouth]

I went with Carmichael because it’s what a lot of guys recommended. Something a little lower shouldn’t be an issue and may feel even better. Just don’t forget to compare the forward position as well. Some bars are more straight, which could make them feel even lower.

[@bobfrankfurt9449]

all that clutch cable rework is not needed?

[@ppdinis]

Hi! Can you tell me the original inner diameter of the bar ends? Thanks!

[@bobobobobobs]

Hey, what size drill bit did you use to drill the holes for controls?

[@MotoSouth]

Sorry but I don't remember the sizes. There are two different sizes needed but any standard set should have what you need. Just use the size closest to the size of the nub on the controls and you'll be fine.

[@tomsmith-lq5ls]

Any plan on installing impaktechs stunt cage? Or gprv4 stabilizer??

[@MotoSouth]

Not in the works as of now. I've been thinking about frame sliders, just not settled on a brand yet.

[@longossett6671]

MS, have enjoyed your channel. I have the same bike bought new last January. So far about twenty five hundred in mods. One of the first was full system exhaust. With all the changes to your bike why no pipe yet. Just wondering, thank for the effort you put into your vids.

[@MotoSouth]

Thanks for the kind words..Definitely planning an exhaust in the future. I'm looking at probably going with a Graves titanium/carbon. Ride safe

[@longossett6671]

MS, are you kidding that's the EXACT system I went with! Power Commander or ECU flash for ya?

[@MotoSouth]

Looks like we both have good taste. I'm going to have my ECU flashed by David at V-Cyclenut

[@longossett6671]

@@MotoSouth you can't go wrong wit Dave (Vcyclenut he did mine) he has the same pipe on his 14 FZ. I spoke with both him and Ivan down in SC. both tunes use 90% FlashTunes software and with Dave and maybe Ivan some Woolich code. the rest is custom edits. Ivan (is, was, the man but Dave caught up) Dave does tons of FZ'S and knows what he's doing it's a toss up between the two but dave has package deals. If you like thrill bikes just tell him and let him flash otherwise tell him exactly what you want. I went with the Graves package and paid extra $50 for some Woolich code. Good luck.

[@FinnyG47]

Add this to your list of items to get. Held the bars perfect in the vice without leaving a mark. On Amazon - JCL Vise Jaws - Nylon, Multipurpose 4"

[@MotoSouth]

Definitely a nice addition. Will order a pair soon 👍

[@stephenspiteri_zunkus]

One question, are the bars still wider than stock after you cut them to size? I'm noticing that the middle flat part of the EVO is longer than the stock bar so maybe that is a restriction on getting it the same overall size as stock.

[@MotoSouth]

They are still a little wider when cut the amount I cut

[@Yort990]

how come you have ended up with the bar flush with the grip on the clutch side? its supposed to be recessed 15mm to allow for the sleeve of the bar end or your spacer...they were recessed when you started

[@thewatcher641]

Hey nice video mate, just a quick question what could these bars help with? i mean what's the difference between ProTaper bars and stock ones

[@MotoSouth]

Number one reason I went with them was for the look of the black bars. They do make turn in and steering better though. Also a slightly more comfortable riding position

[@MemphisMG86]

Can you told me what a lever set (brake and clutch) this is. Thx

[@MotoSouth]

I have a video on them as well on my channel. They are MZS from Amazon

[@fz0niner762]

First of thank you for that great tutorial video on the install. But, can I avoid the hustle of threading the ends by just buying some 7/8 bar end mirrors and not use the stock bar ends?

[@MotoSouth]

That is an option if you prefer.

[@fz0niner762]

@@MotoSouth thanks again man, that's what I end up doing. Bars are looking great in the Mt. I'm glad I came across your video. Ride safe brother.

[@FelipeAraujo-ot6rl]

Now that you have tested this EVO, they are really much more comfortable (overall in the rider position) compared with the stock one? Thank you!

[@MotoSouth]

I think so. I'm 6'1" and I find it much better to not be sitting so upright.

[@submissions72]

Moto when you gonna make some new vids? You do your throttle body adjustments yet? Can we get a video?

[@MotoSouth]

It’s definitely time for a throttle body sync. Been busy with work lately but I’ll see what I can do 👍

[@SamyRejo]

En que mejora eso?

[@phrank2k11]

Doing this mod soon. Why did you pick 5/8" as the amount to cut off instead of cutting them to the same width as the stock bars? Does trimming them to stock width not leave enough room before the bend for the brake/clutch/switches to be attached?

[@MotoSouth]

I wanted them slightly wider. Cutting them stock width should still leave enough room for controls though. Just measure to be safe. 👍

[@phrank2k11]

@@MotoSouth I put the bars on before cutting them. Then I put the brake master cylinder on as far as it would go before it got to the curve and marked where the locating dowel would be. I measured the stock bar from the locating hole for the brake master cylinder to the end of the bar and transfered that measurement to the ProTaper bar. I found that 3/4" is about all that I could cut from each side before the controls get to the bend. After trimming them 3/4" on each side they were only roughly 1/4" wider than stock width overall. I then failed miserably to protect the bendy tube at the lever end of the clutch cable while (un)bending it and put a couple deep scratches in it 😲 A few touches from a Sharpie and you can't see it from 5'....but I still know they're there 😭 All in all, I'm happy with the outcome and am very grateful for you comprehensive tutorial.

[@motoknivesandgunsbyjt]

I have an 09 Street I want to do this to. Do you think the drill and tap is the same size?

[@MotoSouth]

Not sure. You could look up aftermarket threaded bar ends and see if they are the same part for both bikes

[@ccohen8]

I’m on the fence about doing this myself. I have the bars, new levers, barend mirrors, phone mount. Seems like a somewhat difficult install

[@MotoSouth]

It's really not bad. Just take your time. Most importantly remember to torque everything properly. Ride safe and thanks for watching.

[@ccohen8]

What ram mount hardware do you have that screws in.?

[@MotoSouth]

I think I have a link in the description. If not, I'll get you one.

[@Echo4Yankee]

What's wrong with the stock bars?

[@remigiusz666]

Good job. Can you tell the name of the melody in the background? Thanks

[@MotoSouth]

I'll try to find the name when I got home.

[@remigiusz666]

@@MotoSouth cheers. I'm waiting

[@MotoSouth]

It's from the KZbin music library...Dark Tranquility by Anno Domini Beats

[@remigiusz666]

@@MotoSouth Thanks a lot! Best regards

[@THFerrari]

Did you have problems with a cracking noise on the front brake after installing this lower handlebar?

[@MotoSouth]

Definitely not. Being a slightly lower bar with have absolutely no affect on the brake operation. Are you experiencing this when squeezing the lever?

[@TheMrChaddles]

Awesome video.. if you were to do it again, would you cut the same amount off of the bars? More/less?

[@MotoSouth]

They feel fine like they are. I felt like they would have been too wide if I hadn’t cut anything but I think they would have been fine.

[@TheMrChaddles]

MotoSouth well I haven’t got them yet but that was one of my concerns. Thanks for the reply man.

[@TheMrChaddles]

Are these 1-1/8” or 7/8”? I have asked so many ppl and I swear it’s a 50/50 split if these will fit a stock 2016 fz09, without an adapter/aftermarket clamps!?!? Not even the websites seem to be able to answer..

[@MotoSouth]

They are tapered bars. The clamp area is 1-1/8” and they taper down to a 7/8” to accommodate standard grips and throttle tubes found on 99% of all bikes. They do not require any adapters to mount in place of your stock bars. 👍

[@TheMrChaddles]

MotoSouth Thank you so much 🙏 ... I figured that was the case but I really hate ordering the wrong stuff

[@agaloodyowie1]

Where did you get your mirrors man? I want to do this to my mt-09! @Jezzimines

[@MotoSouth]

I have a video on these on my channel. Thanks for watching

[@HEYITSJOHNNYY]

Does anybody know if these are better than the Pro-taper contour bars or not?

[@MotoSouth]

The EVO is their top of the line bar.

[@wajdizouaghi4248]

Hi brother Please I want to ask you something, I have a yamaha mt09 model 2018 Since last week when I'm riding sometimes it's turned off suddenly specially when I stop in signal or anything... its possible this problem come from the spark plugs?

[@MotoSouth]

I’ve heard that the switch on the clutch lever can cause this. Check the wire an make sure it plugged all the way in.

[@winston9481]

what is the advantage of changing your original handlebars with a pro taper ? thks for your answer....ride safe

[@MotoSouth]

For me it’s a more comfortable position and handling feels a little quicker with more weight leaning forward

[@oogyboogy_]

Did you have to get longer cables for this install ?

[@MotoSouth]

Stock cables

[@keonfosho]

What is the benefit of changing to ProTaper bars instead of the standard ones?

[@MotoSouth]

I prefer the lower profile and the black color vs stock.

[@E_steban]

What size is the drill bit you used?

[@MotoSouth]

9/16

[@DavidM1917]

With the ProTaper the riding been better? The ProTaper is the low?

[@MotoSouth]

I like them much better than stock. They are slightly lower and more forward

[@tstricklin81]

Whats the biggest difference between factory bars and the evos?

[@MotoSouth]

Little wider and a little lower. My favorite mod so far.

[@brianortiz4517]

what size of drill did you use for the control holes?

[@MotoSouth]

I just matched the bits with the holes in the old bars

[@superpedro4691]

I have 2023, the bar is aredy very close to the gastank ..... do u think this will do without touching the tank?

[@MotoSouth]

Not sure on the current generation but it should be similar to stock as far as clearance

[@yourwifesboyfriend6081]

only one way to find out

[@THFerrari]

Is this model lower than the original? Does the riding position turns to a "more agressive"?

[@MotoSouth]

A little lower and slightly more forward making it a bit more aggressive 👍