Depending on how much of a change you want. The converti bars will give you more options because of the available bars on the market. You just have to get around the look. But u;ultimately it's your comfort that really matters.

 

Hi beestoys
thanks im just looking for a slightly more upright position but without destroying the look of the Bird
I love the feeling of the bike but find the position a bit sore after a while and i want to make several long journeys with the Bird.
performance and handling your not going to beat the bird thats why im trying the MODs
cheers

 

With what you said here, go with the VFR bars. I did, and do not regret it.

 

Apex on mine. Multi adjustable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGT1BQH6l54

 

Apex on mine. Multi adjustable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGT1BQH6l54

those look very sweet can you take a picture with it on your bb I would like to see how it looks on it

 

I like the multi adjustability type bars like those linked to by adeyren, I run gilles vario bars (picked up cheap on Ebay) on my Bird. Being relatively short (5'9") being able to pull the bars back slightly bent my arms slightly more (which was what I wanted - elbow trouble on long trips, I 'exploded' my right elbow some years ago) and then a small lift changed my sitting position enough to take some weight off my damaged wrists without loosing the bent forwards position that suits my damaged back!

My point spikey is that you have offered 2 options

I have a choice of Converti bars or a set of VFR 800 Bars​

without saying what you are trying to achieve/problem you are trying to solve. VFR bars might work for you (or would be easy to sell on if they didn't) I'm not a great fan of Converti bars simply because

You just have to get around the look.​

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The Vario's Duck mentions. The se are on my Busa conversion but the BB's will be the same. you have the option of buying different risers for the lift. These are 100mm the biggest they make. They make 60, 70, 80 and 100mm steps. The lower pic is with a 70mm rise on a BB

 

I use the vfr800 on mine and I'm 5'7 but the one that beestoy has on the busa conversion which is what you have Pete I like they look sweet I guess I will be looking for these.

 

Got the vfr, work well and look original

 

+1 I've had VFR bars on my 98 TiBird for over 10 years and they work well to take some load off my hands to relieve my carpal tunnel and also take some strain off my bad back
Still as I get older I feel more of a lift may be needed so may look at putting some Genmar risers under them and see how that goes before looking at other options
Obviously that will mean longer lines as the brake and clutch are almost at their limit so I'll need to get around to fitting some braided lines

VFR bars are stock looking. Installation is easy. With a dremel cut off wheel 1) cut the back tab on the clutch 3/4 snap off the residual 2) cut the only tab on the brake master 3/4 and snap off. Loosen the banjo bolts on both just enough to realign and retighten. The rest is just like a stock rebuild.

Yep, quite an easy job to do

 

Yeah that is very nice

 

Hi There
I think you are correct after all the the help here, im in favour of the VFR bars
I just need to be sitting up slightly more than i have just now Im 5'8
I want to travel quite a bit next year and im trying to sort out small problems just now
thanks for all your help

 

I have Heli Bars. These have not been mentioned yet. I like the adjustability of the Converti Bars. 3.5" max rise. Easy to lower if doing a large amount of twisties but raise again for the long haul straights. I am 6'3" and found with Beestoy's Electronic Cruise Control I am just fine with my 1.5" Heli risers. did 6800 miles in 21 days last year at 53 yrs of age. I have a set of VFR bars that I may swap out but may not. Not sure yet. do you want taller or different angle of bar? adjustability? then converti or the type Beestoy has.

 

I removed Helibars for VFR bars. The Helibars look like crap. The VFR bars are slightly taller, slightly more rearward, and they look like OEM.

 

I have a set but haven't measured the rise yet. Didn't know that the VFR Bars were taller than the Heli bars. Thanks.

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VFR bars are stock looking. Installation is easy. With a dremel cut off wheel 1) cut the back tab on the clutch 3/4 snap off the residual 2) cut the only tab on the brake master 3/4 and snap off. Loosen the banjo bolts on both just enough to realign and retighten. The rest is just like a stock rebuild.

 

I've got the convertibars, very adjustable:

 

Jaws sell a set of risers (apparently fit in ten mins and need no cable replacement)

http://www.jaws-motorcycles.co.uk/bird2.htm#risers

I've got a set of VFRs to try but I'm also very interested in the Jaws solution as an alternative. Anyone tried them?

 

Jaws sell a set of risers (apparently fit in ten mins and need no cable replacement)

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http://www.jaws-motorcycles.co.uk/bird2.htm#risers

I've got a set of VFRs to try but I'm also very interested in the Jaws solution as an alternative. Anyone tried them?

Do you need a longer space in your forks or have to adjust the air gap or is the top solid billet aluminum? Couldn't tell when I followed the link. It showed adjustable tops.

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They work well. Cables on mine only just make it when placing the clipon over the extenders but ok in position. Im actually saving up to get the apex 4" risers as from what i can see are a bit higher. Then its longer cable/hose time.

 

Top is solid

 

I installed a set of Jaws risers.... 10 minute install, NO...... 25 minutes YES! HAHAHA! The fit and finish are top notch. Everything fits perfect, no cable or hydraulic line replacement or issues....I simply installed the risers on Saturday and did 750 mile on a ride to Lake Tahoe and back the next couple of days.

 

I made my own bar conversion for my bird back in 2011. I used a honda cr500R top triple clamp. Cut it in half and removed the excess materials. If I were to do it today I'd use the top triple clamp off of a XR500/600 1983 or newer and do the same cutting and grinding as it most resembles the convertabars (?).

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What a classic workshop bench shot. The fastening for the risers were obviously set into the original cr clamps to avoid your top triple clamp?

 

Helibars versus Convertibars on a Honda CBR-1100XX Blackbird Photo Gallery by Mike Lang at pbase.com

 

Helibars versus Convertibars on a Honda CBR-1100XX Blackbird Photo Gallery by Mike Lang at pbase.com

Great review, I'd like to try these type bars as my flat bar conversion is just a little off being right (for me).

 

Hi my VB Vario bars fitted to my 2001 bird.
Will not fit to my 2004 bird brake hose not long enough.
Noticed on Vario web site mentioned fitted to earlier models up to 2004.
Do not want to go to de link.
Any ideas?

 

Have you cut the locating lug off the union? This normally allows you to move the banjo and gain a few extra mm. Otherwise, you could just replace the master cylinder pipe, most brake line companies will sell 1line, just request they make it longer