SV650S: Renthal Handlebar Conversion.

If you saw my last video about my thoughts on whether the SV650s is a good first bike, we spoke about a possible handlebar conversion. Well now we have a Renthal handlebar conversion kit and it's been fitted. Stay tuned to the end of the video for an after shot of the new riding position.
I'll leave a link to all the parts used below.
ABM Tope Yoke Conversion.
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Renthal 758 Handlebars.
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R & G Bar Ends.
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[@zumbach3032]

Dude, I bought the ABM set after watching this video. I swapped it over today and you were right. What a difference! No wrist pain, better leg and back position. It's a game changer and I feel like I've got a new Bike. It's turned into a very capable little sports tourer. The kit was first class too. Thanks for the video. I've had my SV for ten years but it feels totally new now 😍

[@MotoEcosse]

Hey dude. Glad to hear it mate. The difference the made for me was night and day as well and yeah it totally turns the bike into a good tourer bike. 🤜🤛

[@themiddleman7322]

Any problems with the cables and wires?

[@deadsh0t625]

Awesome video i bought this as my first bike in september last year and i love the bike! But i might think i prefer normal handlebars , so this is a great solution!

[@MotoEcosse]

Made a huge difference mate. 🤜🤛

[@liam6488]

Do renthal bars put you in a upright postion.... and do they effect handing or anything. My sv650.. i get back ache very quick with being lent over 😢

[@zafar78600]

do u have anything for 1987 yamaha fzr 1000?

[@alanhenderson9007]

I did mine and it was great only problem was the mirrors became useless and could not see cars behind me

[@MotoEcosse]

I had the same problem, Alan. I got mirror extenders from ebay. Puts the mirrors out about an extra inch or so. Not perfect but it definitely helped.

[@sorenhammerholder21]

try bar end mirrors

[@martincox8250]

I'm just converting my SV650S with the ABM yoke. How did you re-route the clutch cable please?

[@MotoEcosse]

Hey, Martin. The clutch cable had to get re routed through the frame. It took a bit of trial and error to get it routed properly.

[@martincox8250]

Okay, that's great, thank you.

[@BA-tg9ge]

Fanatic video...did you have to do anything with the fairing in terms of full lock maneuvers, is there enough clearance? Mechanic is worried about that. Any insights? Thanks

[@MotoEcosse]

Hi mate. Yeah you can still get full lock no problem. The kit I use came with extended throttle and brake cables, then just had to re route the clutch cable a bit then it was all good.

[@user-yq8he1hu6m]

Thank you for the video!

[@MrMarcAntoine91]

Hey, What about the sporty foot pegs et controls. Still confortable even with the more upright sitting position?

[@MotoEcosse]

Yeah mate. Took a few miles to get used to the new position but after that it's fine.

[@rob-zx9kf]

I brought some drag bars off eBay for £8 and a longer clutch cable (for the non S model SV) and they fitted perfectly without snagging the fairing. All the wiring, brake pipes and other cables were long enough but the fairing mounted mirrors got in the way and had to be removed. I replaced them with bar end mirrors and that was it! Job done for £30. The bars give a much better riding position than clip-ons and they look great too.

[@Chris-us4uz]

Excellent videos dude, keep up the good work, subscribed! Just got my own SV. Did you have to change the clutch cable as well or was the stock one long enough?

[@MotoEcosse]

Cheers bud, not had the chance to get out and make more videos but I will as soon as the weather allows it 🤣. I didn't need to change the clutch, just had to re route it. I had to change the throttle and brake cables though.

[@Chris-us4uz]

@@MotoEcosse Done, going to get the kit ordered up on your recommendation. Because I've subscribed does that mean you and your brother will nip over to Belfast and fit it for me 😉, it would make a great video BTW!

[@MotoEcosse]

@@Chris-us4uz 🤣🤣 we were just over that way as well a few months back for the cookstown 100.

[@fuglbird]

Great video. Thank you. Do you feel more wind at your helmet and upper body at high speeds after the modification? Did you get more helmet noise at higher speeds?

[@motokokoto]

so i got a 09 svs lined up.. gonna have it dropped off tomorrow.. I was very uncertain, the clip ons i dont think help my 6'4 frame. But after finding the mods, this yoke conversion, the peg mods, I think this is the bike for me. Bike is a bit pricey 4800 CAD. I got him down a wee bit. its well kept, only 8k km. The only other sv in the province is 3000$, with 30k km. in my mind, still a great deal, the guy seems to only be selling due to his wife prompting him to get rid of it. This is also the ABS svs. as a new rider I think the abs is worth a little bit extra. I will try to bring the price down a bit more when the bike is on my court, with his wife in the vicinity. Any cent I can get will probably be thrown at this conversion haha

[@rob-zx9kf]

I brought 32inch drag bars for £8 that fitted without having to do any fairing mods. The clutch cable had to be changed for the longer one and I had to find a longer brake pipe. I had to drill 2 holes in the top yoke to fit 2 used handlebar clamps plus fit the brake fluid resivoir clamp to the bars with a jubilee clip. That was it and what a great difference those bars made!. Job done.

[@raoulc7773]

I bought it for my suzuki gsx-r after ten years: SUPER !

[@lojoma01]

Great videos bud, I got rid of my Gsx-r600 for this exact reason, I wish I had known you could get the conversion kit before I sold it lol

[@JamesStokell]

Will be converting thanks to this video! Cheers mate

[@ItsBeenDanBefore]

The vid has definitely pushed me over the edge of getting my K5 SV converted to handlebars. The clip-ons are lovely but I have lower tissue damage in my spine from getting rearended just before Christmas; and the clip-ons only really lend themselves to use when I'm pushing it and using more upper body positioning (which isn't happening enough to warrant having them). Plus the bar will provide a lot more leverage for counter-steering, which is nice. Your channel is really good, you seem to have more experience on YT than the number of videos you have would entail. Just hit subscribe, keep up the good shit

[@MotoEcosse]

Appreciate the comment and the sub man. I'm glad the video has helped you decide to get them changed. I have elbow and wrist problems so the clip ons got uncomfortable after a while on the bike to the point where I wasn't enjoying it. Getting the renthal bars on is the best decision I made. Been out for hours at a time on the bike and not had a single issue. Hopefully if you go for the conversion it'll help with your back problems. Cheers.

[@ItsBeenDanBefore]

@@MotoEcosse Just ordered the top yoke, throttle cables and clutch cable now. Would you happen to know the length of the brake lines? Gonna see if I can get Hel to make some up for me (I don't live too far from them, so won't be too bad for me to pick them up)

[@MotoEcosse]

@@ItsBeenDanBefore That's awesome man. As far as the length go I'm really not sure. The kit i got included extended braided lines. I'll measure the lines in the morning and I'll let you know. I know they weren't much longer than the standard.

[@sprocketrocketchris]

Great vid buddy, filled with everything you need to know about a handlebar conversion.👍

[@scottybhoy8375]

what did you do with the ignition barrel mate did you have to drill it out.

[@tomtintin80]

Great video 👍 can you just buy the extended throttle cables? As I need some for my 2003 sv650n as I got pro taper bars and it’s pulling on the cables

[@MotoEcosse]

Cheers mate. Yeah as far as I'm aware you can buy separate throttle cables. The company I linked in the video description has a great selection but I'm sure you could pick some up from various companies. Hope you get something sorted and ride safe. 👍

[@mekonn1]

Just did the same thing on my SV and wow what a difference! I also put heated grips on - yep I’m old!😀

[@MotoEcosse]

It's a great upgrade isn't it? Heated would of been handy as well, especially just now. 😂

[@KEHTABP8402]

What kid of grips did you put? Can you please link 🙏

[@Perry2313]

Did you need to extend any cables?

[@Perry2313]

Hey all for those that have done this were cable extensions required or can you get away with the standard ones? I'm a bit nervous on changing cables myself And if anyone has a link to these parts if it definitely required be appreciated sv650s 2004

[@peterhood929]

Great video I done same kit on.my vfr 800fi

[@MindMetalworks]

Greate video thanks for sharing

[@jakehalliday9612]

Hi mate I'm 5ft 8 and the clip ons are causing my back to hurt and all round the bike isn't good for long distance travel. I'm getting a conversion kit from topyokes UK. My question is how much more comfortable is the bike now and is it a good option if you travel alot? Many thanks dude

[@MotoEcosse]

Hey, Jake. In my opinion it definitely makes the bike more comfortable. The main reason I switched was due to the clip ons being so uncomfortable on any ride over an hour so. Sometimes even less. The straight bars do make it a more upright riding position, so it's way more comfortable and I've not had any issues even after being on the bike for 2-3 hour journeys. It almost turns it into a more of tourer style bike, but still able to get your head down and have a bit of fun on it.

[@jakehalliday9612]

@@MotoEcosse awesome man thanks for the reply and I only just passed my mod 2 and came out with 1 minor which was indicating too early on a junction haha. I have been watching your videos and found them very helpful so thanks for that dude the videos really did help me.

[@MotoEcosse]

That's great to hear, Jake. 1 minor is an awesome result so good job. Glad you found the videos helpful as well man. 🤜🤛

[@mattraymond2935]

What bend?

[@MotoEcosse]

What bend? Not sure what you mean, Matt.

[@alasdairduncan7200]

After riding the new model wifh my training school i badly want the new sv650 its a epic machine 😍

[@MotoEcosse]

Yeah new model is a great wee bike.

[@alasdairduncan7200]

@@MotoEcosse yeah im sitting my mod 1 on it in 2 hours 🤣🤣🤣

[@MotoEcosse]

All the best for it mate. 🤜🤛

[@alasdairduncan7200]

@@MotoEcosse cheers bud hope see u on the road sometime 🤜🤛

[@motorcyclewild5873]

Hey matey ive got the 99 x model thinking of swapping mine out too.

[@MotoEcosse]

It's definitely the best thing I did to the sv. Really comfortable, even on the longer trips.

[@motorcyclewild5873]

@@MotoEcosse yeah my wrist hurts after 20 mins with the standard bars. Hopefully getting the new bars on Friday

[@MotoEcosse]

That was the same reason I switched. Never had an issue since.

[@motorcyclewild5873]

@@MotoEcosse I'll let you know how I get on with them

[@jesters1gamble201]

Nice bike man

[@MotoEcosse]

Cheers dude. 👍

[@UNCLECHEF69]

just bought an SV1000 and want to do this, was the throttle & brake / clutch cables essential to be changed? or just something you did to play safe?

[@MotoEcosse]

The clutch was fine, but the throttle and brake had to be extended. 🤜🤛

[@Perry2313]

What length were the cable's that had to be purchased do you have link for them