Making a sports bike more comfy

[bigdom86]

Hi All

Still planning on buying an upright bike when I need to for the ULEZ but has anyone experience with modifying a sports bike with straight bars, bar risers, lower rearsets etc to make it more comfy, I guess half "street-fighter"-ing the bike? Bike in question is a CBR600 f4i, wondering if its worth throwing a few hundred at it to make it more comfy in the interim (until 2020 when the ULEZ goes out to south and north circular)

cheers

[chickenstrip]

Think I'd just replace the bike now, rather than wait two years. For one thing, it'll be worth less in two years time than it is now, with the extra mileage and wear-and-tear you'll put on it in that time. And if comfort is a consideration now, take it from me, it won't be less of a consideration for you in the future
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[M.C]

[MCN]

Replace the machine.

They are not designed from the ground up to be comfortable as they are not meant to be used for muck longer than a hour. (Unless modificated for long races.)

The tank range of a bike is always a good indicator of it's comfort.
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[Polarbear]

Isn't 'making a sports bike comfortable' an oxymoron?
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[M.C]

[Shaft]

[Sister Sledge]

[M.C]

[Copycat73]

[chickenstrip]

I'd have this:

https://i.postimg.cc/k5rVXTks/Modded-R1-zpsfa503336.jpg

but only cos I can't comfortably reach clip-on bars.
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[bigdom86]

am i correct in thinking that with bar risers you are only getting an inch or so if that height difference?

I think the general consensus to change bikes is probably the best bet with the ULEZ looming, just need to get a go on the tracer900 and versys to see which one I get on with better, I am even considering the NC750 (manual version) but that might be taking a step too far back!

[kgm]

[Copycat73]

[bigdom86]

Saw a bike on the way home and thought hmmm that looks nice and comfy wonder what that is. Fazer FZ1, think that might be the new winner over the tracer 900, both seem quite similar in looks and seating position but guess fz1 just has more power which may be pointless on my london commute

[kgm]

[ThatDippyTwat]

[stevo as b4]

But would that be referring to a 180degree or a 360degree crank V4?

For OP unless your looking to make your F4i just a touch less cramped with higher clip ons or bar risers, and some aftermarket adjustable footrests, maybe a different screen etc then I'd leave it alone. Flat bars on a sportsbike is so gay and retarded and you won't sell a sports bike in that configuration even before its less desirable in two years due to ULEZ.

A new bike is a better solution. You'd ruin fuel consumption making a sports bike upright, and it doesn't sound like your daily rider needs sports bike hard suspension, and ultra quick steering etc.

[duhawkz]

you are shereen and I claim my camberly fencing r1 bar risers
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[ThatDippyTwat]

[hellkat]

Buy a cruiser.

https://cdn.bcf.44bytes.net/files/gb.png
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[hellkat]

Sorry ... still not mastered posting images the right way after 14 years.
So sue me.
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[bigdom86]

not my fault I am too big for my bike