I sit on the bike, drive off and after having done half an hour, I get tired of leaning forward to grab hold of the handle bars. It seems that these are too far from me, not allowing me to sit relaxed and still get hold of my steering bars.
The comfort aspect after a few kms. The handle bars too far from me.
If you at the handle bars below the odometer, I think there are 4 plug caps. You pop them off and there should be 4 allen screws. You loosen them up a little, and the bars move up or down. Adjust to your preference and tighten the screw back down real good so they don't move on you. Then put back the chrome caps and you're back in business. Tap the caps back with a piece of small wood and a hammer (not too hard), and they will go back in place.
Just curious how tall you are. I am seriously considering an m50. I am 6ft. with lengthy arms. Do you think I would have the same discomfort you experienced?
I'm 5'5" and I didn't notice any problems with the handlebars, although I will play with the clutch a little I'm sure. If you're around 6' or so, you probably shouldn't have too much of a problem.
I am 6'1", and I too find the bars a little too far forward,and it bothers my shoulders, but it's not bad enough that it would stop me buying the bike. Handle bars can always be changed, and I am going to look into the possibility of installing risers.
You will get used to them after a bit.
If you still don't like them, I suggest changing them out with the Suzuki C50 handle bars, as they are set farther back and you only have to reroute the cables to behind the bars instead of the front.
I replaced my stock bars with C50 bars. I could not be happier. I am 5'8" and rode for a year before I got up the nerve to make the change. 365 days with a sore back. Now the bike fits me. Life is good.
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