Handlebars / Controls / Cables

Risers

There are risers available for the V Star 1300 from Rox Speed FX.  They have a 2" rise and a 2" pullback and will require 2" longer cables.  Rox Speed FX offers the riser by itself or as a kit with all of the necessary cables (but they are braided!).  Dealer installation is recommended because of the cables and expect about 3 hours to be billed for the effort if you that route.

V Star 1300 Stock Handlebars

A very common criticism of the V Star 1300 is the lack of pullback on the stock handlebars. Several owners have simply loosened the riser clamps (located under the speedometer) and rotated the bars for a more comfortable fit. Others have replaced the bars entirely.

Royal Star Tour Deluxe Handlebars

The Royal Star Tour Deluxe (RSTD) stock handlebars P/N 1D6-26110-01-00 (replaces 1D6-26110-00-00 after 2007) have been a favorite for those looking to replace their V Star 1300 handelbars. In making this change, no replacement of any of the control cables are necessary. Instead, some slight rerouting of the cables is all that is necessary.

Flanders Metric Medium Width Pullback Bar

Another handlebar fast becoming a favorite is the Flander Metric Medium Width Pullback Bar, this bar measures: Height 7" Width 30.5"  Pullback 16.5"

Center 9.5"  Flanders Part Number #650-08773.

This custom bar also allows the use of the stock cables, no re-cabling is required.   *OEM grips will not work

Baron's Nostalgia Bar

Another aftermarket bar that allows the 1300 rider to keep their stock cables.   Baron advertises the measurements at:  Rise: 4.5", width: 36", Pullback is 13.5".  Baron's Part # BA-7307-00.  *OEM grips will not work

Baron's Star Bar

A second choice from Baron is their Star Bar.   Measurements provided are: Rise 4.5" ,Width 36", Pullback 13.5" Center 6.5".  Also allows use of stock cables.  *OEM grips will not work

SS Custom Cycle - SS Baby Beach Bar

Shane at SS Custom Cycle has introduced their newest handlebar for the 1300, Styling somewhat like the Nostalgia Beach bar, without quite as wide of a grip to it.. The bar maintains a similar hand positioning to stock, except lower and about 1.5" back from stock.  Stock cables will work on this bar..  *OEM grips will not work.

V Star 950 - Stock Bar

This bike is new to the market this year - see chart for more info

SS Custom Cycle - Bagger Bar

Also new to the list - see chart for more info

Handlebar Comparison Chart

Note for Flanders 650-08775: One rider successfully used existing cables and brake line BUT says you need to move them behind the windshield mounting bracket first so that you have more slack.  Another rider said his dealer couldn't make the existing cables work and ended up putting on longer cables, brake line and wiring for the starter/kill switch.