Author Topic: Verlicchi bars on a LM2  (Read 1340 times)

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Verlicchi bars on a LM2
« on: February 15, 2025, 11:20:00 AM »
Just received a pair of Verlicchi swan neck bars from Charlie to fit to my LM2.
They're for 38mm forks so I've made some sleeves for the 35mm forks.
I also bought some used headlight supports to modify to fit the Verlicchis as I wanted the oems left as standard just in case. Guzzi clip ons mounts are 37mm high and the Verlicchis are 42mm, so I tapped out the cups that hold the rubber mounts to the brackets, cut them down by 5mm and refitted the cups. I removed the fairing and clocks to get the top yoke off and have done a trial fit of the bars with modded headlight brackets and it all looks good.
Brackets and Verlicchi mounts going to get a lick of paint in satin black, then I'll rebuild it all. Yet to see if I'll need longer throttle cables or brake pipes but hopefully with some re routing I can manage with what I've got.
« Last Edit: February 15, 2025, 11:27:40 AM by Stevex »

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Re: Verlicchi bars on a LM2
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2025, 11:35:06 AM »
Getting there.
Brake hose length looking good.
Throttle cable should be good once move over the right of the head stock, no so sure about the clutch cable but I can get a custom made one if required.
Oil changed in the RC36 cartridged oem forks.

« Last Edit: February 21, 2025, 11:47:03 AM by Stevex »

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Re: Verlicchi bars on a LM2
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2025, 06:22:32 PM »
A T3 cable is approx. 2" longer and might be long enough. Dimension in the link I posted in your other thread.
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Re: Verlicchi bars on a LM2
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2025, 11:02:42 AM »
Finally finished fitting the swan necks to my LM2.
Quiet a few fiddly bits and pieces required doing to hopefully make it look like a decent upgrade.
Not ridden yet but just sitting on the bike, those bars will make such a difference, not just to the riding position but the reduced effort in steering.


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Re: Verlicchi bars on a LM2
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2025, 04:25:51 AM »
Finally got out for rides over the last week.
Who would have thought a pair of handle bars could make so much difference.
The bike has become a pleasure to ride, comfortable and it is so much easier to control.
It no longer feels like I'm trying to steer a barge. I wish I'd gone down this route years ago.
The only thing I think I need to do is get the chrome Cerakoted to a satin black.


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