A much more comfortable alternative to the stock handlebars. Be sure to place a thick towel or other protective covering on your tank before you begin. Also, an assistant is helpful, but not necessary. Once you loosen the bar clamps and controls it is easy to ding and dent the tank and other pretty parts. I did this project alone, but wrapped the dangling controls in bubble wrap and towels as I removed them.
Ok, first, remove the windshield if one is installed. It makes the job a heck of a lot easier.
Remove the clutch side grip. You might need to insert a flat screwdriver and squirt WD-40 into it to slip it off. Compressed air also works well if you have access.
Loosen the clutch perch from the underside and let it dangle. Wrap with a towel to prevent damage.
Loosen the brake side controls. There are two Phillips screws behind the housing, then the housing will come apart like a clam shell. Don't take this off yet.
Next, remove the plasti-chrome speedometer housing cover. There are two allen head bolts toward the rear. Be careful that you don't loose the copper bushings inside.
Loosen the handlebar clamps. BE CAREFUL - in a blink of an eye the bars can come down and smack the tank. Wake your assistant up to hold them.
Slide the bars toward the clutch side. You will need to slide the clutch perch also. Slip off the throttle grip and throttle side control housings. Wrap with a towel to prevent damage. This is a great time to change grips if interested.
Remove the handlebars from the clamps.
Slide clutch perch off.
Reverse directions to reinstall with RSTD grips.
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