R1200C Handlebar Swap Options

[wanjman]

I just picked up a 98' R1200C with the tall "Ape" style bars and Im looking to switch to something lower. From what ive been told there are 3 types that came stock, tall apes, short apes and one with a cross bar which is very hard to find. Does anyone have any first hand experience changing these out to an after market set ? Im looking at a set of Magura bars, standard 7/8' diameter that a local seller has for $40. So if there are any surprises to watch out for doing a swap please chime in with some words of wisdom. Thanks!

 

[pauls1150]

BMW handlebars are metric... 7/8" "probably" won't fit the clamps or controls properly...

 

[WWeldin]

Those handlebars are 25 mm at the clamps and 22 mm at the grip ends. Choose carefully or adapt.

Also, you would need to allow for cable lengths and brake/clutch hose differences.