Handlebars / Controls / Cables
(NOTE: To provide consistent comparative numbers, measurements listed below were taken while the handlebars were positioned on a bike in a normal riding position, rather than measuring them positioned lying flat on a bench.) In most instances, this site highly endorses Shane at SS Custom Cycle as the person you should contact when considering a possible replacement handlebar. He carries most brands and types that are available for the 1300 and will provide information and assistance that you will find to be second to none.
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 (they are braided). Dealer installation is recommended because of the neew cables. Expect about 2 to 3 hours to be billed for their labor if you go 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, and with many the bar is a little too wide. Those who find it acceptable often loosen the riser clamps (located under the speedometer) and rotate the bars usually up (occasionally down) for a better fit. Many have gone ahead and replaced the bar.
RSTD - Royal Star Tour Deluxe Handlebars
The Royal Star Tour Deluxe (RSTD) stock handlebars P/N 1D6-26110-01-00 is the most often chosen replacement handelbar for the V Star 1300, although it also isn't ideally suited for everyone. When making this change, no replacement of any of the control cables are necessar, although 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:
Brand |
Center |
Rise |
Pullback |
Width |
Stock Cables? |
OEM Grips? |
V Star 1300 OEM Stock Bar - 2007-09
2010-12 -the handlebar was changed
to where it and the V Star 950 share
the same handlebar
|
8.5
7.5
|
8
7
|
13
16
|
35
35
|
|
|
Yamaha RSTD bar
Part #1D6-26110-01-00
|
8 |
8 |
16.5 |
33 |
Yes -"may" need
very slight and
simple re-routing
|
Yes (w/bar end weights)
NOTE: Kuryakyn ISO grips require
no weights
|
Baron's Nostalgia (BA-7307-00) |
8 |
3.5 |
14.5 |
36 |
Yes |
No |
Baron's Star Bar (BA-7300-00) |
6.5 |
4 |
12.5 |
36 |
Yes |
No |
Flanders Medium Width (650-08775/08773) |
9.5 |
7 |
16.5 |
30.5 |
Yes (See NOTE below) |
No |
Flanders Cruiser Bar - Taller (650-08371) |
11.25 |
8 |
14 |
32.5 |
Yes |
No |
Flanders Tall Ultra Classic (650-08191) |
11.5 |
9.5 |
14 |
36 |
No |
No |
SS Custom Cycle
Nostalgic Beach Bar
|
|
4.5 |
14.5 |
36 |
|
Yes |
SS Custom Cycle
Baby Beach Bar
|
8.5 |
5 |
12.5 |
34 |
Yes |
No |
SS Custom Cycle
Bagger Bar
|
|
6.5 |
15 |
30 |
Yes |
No |
Yamaha RS Venture |
7.5 |
6 |
14 |
31 |
Yes |
Yes, and end weights |
|
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|
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NOTE: Re Flanders #650-08775: One rider successfully used existing cables and brake line BUT needed to move them behind the windshield mounting bracket first to provide more slack.
Another rider said his dealer could not make the existing cables work and ended up installing longer "cables, brake line and wiring for the starter/kill switch."
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