Questions about changing handle bars on xp!!

[Sledneck911]

I want to change my handle bars on my xp and I was wondering if I can still use the stock switches on new hand warmers? I don't want to do it if I can't still have those switches cause I like how many setting they have! Any info would be appreciated!!

 

[dbar7]

yeah you can still use your stock switches on new hand warmers... i put on the rsi hand warmers they cost me $40 i think

 

[oler1234]

I want to change my handle bars on my xp and I was wondering if I can still use the stock switches on new hand warmers? I don't want to do it if I can't still have those switches cause I like how many setting they have! Any info would be appreciated!!

depends on which handle bars. I have a 3.5" rise in my handle bars.... this is about maximum as the brake cable is not long enough in stock form. As well i left them motor cross wide, which is wider about 1-1.5" each side compared to the stockers.

 

[maxwell]

even if the wires dont reach just get an extended brake line and mount the console to the block.

 

[Sledneck911]

Thanks for the info guys! I'm not worried about my brake line being too short I have a 8inche riser and I'm going to put a 6inche with some tapered bars! I was more worried about the hand warmers but if you say they will work off those switches I will throw on the new bars then!

 

[CUSO]

You can salvage the warmers. A little solvent, and patience, they come off easily. Spray 90 them back on and wrap with one layer of electrical tape and it's golden. Aluminum bars need the foam, don't forget.

 

[Sledneck911]

Do I need to put foam in the bars? Never heard of it! Fill me in!!

 

[CUSO]

Aluminum bars soak up the heat and need insulation between the warmers and the bars to effectively warm your hands. BRP did this fix in 2008 to all their sleds. It's actually cork, not foam.. sorry.

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[maxwell]

well thats interesting. never even thought of that.

 

[Sledneck911]

Thanks cuso good to know!! Now I'll have warm hands this winter!!