Thread: 955i Daytona handlebars...

Thanks for the tip on lowering the bike... I have DSSA, so will look into how to do it. The previous owner was tall, so it may have even been raised for his height. BTW, what's it like with a pillion on the Daytona 955i? I'd be a bit concerned leaning so far forward, if the pillion passenger was to push on my back under brakes, that I would have trouble with the hand controls, considering the wrist positioning. Cheers.

Quote: Originally Posted by loonatron Thanks for the tip on lowering the bike... I have DSSA, so will look into how to do it. Ah - OK, sorry - that previous suggestion for the eccentric hub does not apply. I think from memory the DSSA is a little higher at the rear end. So at least set the sag. On the pillion passenger sliding/weight transfer - check out a product called TriboSeat - it really does a great job of keeping the passenger in place...

If you get your passenger to hold on to you as low as possible, if they do move forward under braking, you can control their forward momentum with your legs. The pressure on your back will be minimised, giving you more control over your upper body.

L, There are some aftermarket riser bars that can help. LSL comes to mind and I can check with a friend to see if he still has a pair available. If the is your first sportbike with low bars try to use your abs more for body support. This will take some weight off your arms and give better feel of the road. Brad

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"try to use your abs more for body support." Who do you think I am, Mr. Six Pack?

bradtx's advice of using your abs is really good advice... though it may initially seem challenging and you might think your not "fit" enough to pull it off... your body will adjust... after I crashed my 04 955i I went with the LSL top tree--- which allows you to use "normal" bars.... I then fitted a pair of superbike bars which were much taller and did not have any stretch to reach them... but...

Actually, I think you'll find it's not your abs, but lower thighs and back muscles that are doing the work...abs pull the other direction.

I like Heli Bars on my Daytona and my Ducati. Works for me. Mark H.