Suzuki Vstrom DL650 - Upgrade handlebars?
Hi all,
My girlfriend and I are soon to head on a motorbike trip across South America 2 up on a Suzuki DL650. I have done the standards mods- skid plate, engine guards, bark buster handguards.
We also have happy trails aluminium panniers.
What I'm wondering is, is it necessary to upgrade the handlebars to stronger alloy ones?
Has anyone have experience with the standard handlebars and how they hold up in a fall? I imagine there will be a few occasions where we will fall and I need the bars to manage the weight?
My current view is to start with the standards and if they bend a bit then upgrade while on the road.
I'm also taking spare brake/clutch levers in the event of a fall and the need to replace.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Cheers
Reece
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