Last winter (18 months ago) I decided to raise the handle bars on my 03 R1. I did my research ordered a set that promised to be of aircraft grade aluminum. I put 2500 ks on the bike last season of very tame riding.New tires last week meant I could finally twist it up a notch or two. This morning Dan and I rode up to just east of Fergus where 22 meets the road to Bellwood. I offered right to the twisties or left into Fergus for coffee and maybe fuel. In Fergus turning left off #6 to go right into the Timmies parking lot I started the turn when the light went green and half way through the turn the left side handlebar snapped off right where the bar meets the riser. Its not a weld that broke but the 1/2 inch approx.threaded part that screws into the end of the bar. Thanks to Dan's choice it happened at 5kph instead of 155 kph. I like the body position that the risers provide but next time I will buy a north american product. It might cost more but it is worth it.
I also would like to thank the god of horseshoes up your a.. because once again I was saved.
Dan has photos that he hopefully will post. It was a fun ride until then.
