Fitting high bars for more distance comfort?

[Prof Prolapse]

This is probably a st idea.

So my old CBR600FX is looking like it will live again thanks to a new engine. Sadly however, it simply isn't worth the huge effort to get into a track bike as per my initial intentions. So I'm now think it could be used as a ratty bike I could do a bit of distance on.

So for this I would like to change the ergonomics a wee bit. I can either use raised clip ons, which don't offer much of a rise, or I can fit new mounts and bars. Both will require new cables, and the latter requires a lot more wiring to be extended, and a new front brake line.

So I guess the question is, do small changes really matter? So could I potentially get away with just slightly raised clip ons? And just generally is fitting new bars a retarded idea?

It's just a thought for now as I've much more to concentrate on in the mean time...

Edited by Prof Prolapse on Wednesday 26th October 12:07

[Prof Prolapse]

Worth hearing thanks. I can't comment across all CBRs but I've never found it especially comfortable. Like most CBR600F traits I find it offers some sort of horrible mixture of sports and "everyday", satisfying neither category very well. I can see how it could be endless once I look at the snag list, as you say.

Unlikely to sell though, it's my first bike and I've just put too much time into it, and now I've put so much time in I'm determined to do a reasonable job of it.