feedback on bars
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01-09-2008, 10:18 AM
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01-09-2008, 10:36 AM
RE: feedback on bars
If you are worried about a different "look", then I must assume that you park your bike and "look" at it more than you ride it. You should be more concerned about a different "feel" than a "look". Everyone has a different way they want their bike to "feel" while riding it. I am in no way knocking anyone's preference here. I don't find it comfortable or safe to ride with my hands above my ears. On the other hand, at 51 years old, I can't plant my face in the gas tank (ie: drag bars or crotch rockets) and be comfortable tilting my head back to see what is in front of me. To each his own. I prefer Buckhorn bars. They have a slight rise, then turn back and down at the grips. This is the most comfortable for me, but then I ride 20k + a year so I don't spend a lot of time "looking" instead of riding. 
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01-09-2008, 03:43 PM
RE: feedback on bars
I went from stock FXD to wild 1 501's which are drag bars with 8 inch rise. I like them they give me more of a in the bike not on it. I also lowered with 11 inch progressives and am putting on a corbin hollywood solo seat. Ive got carpal tunnel and the bars seem to help.
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#5
01-09-2008, 04:25 PM
RE: feedback on bars
Ergonomics are important but you should be able to get the look you want and the fit as well. You may have to compromise a little. I liked the looks of 6" rise drag bars but found that the 8" rise fit me better so I went with that.
Regardless of what some say, there is nothing wrong with wanting your bike to look good. If you take your time you can make it look good and be comfortable as well. I'd never suggest picking a set of bars out in a catalog and ordering them and installing them. Try to test them out somewhere or something similar - see how they feel first.
Regardless of what some say, there is nothing wrong with wanting your bike to look good. If you take your time you can make it look good and be comfortable as well. I'd never suggest picking a set of bars out in a catalog and ordering them and installing them. Try to test them out somewhere or something similar - see how they feel first.
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01-09-2008, 05:54 PM
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RE: feedback on bars
ORIGINAL: Grandpa56
If you are worried about a different "look", then I must assume that you park your bike and "look" at it more than you ride it. You should be more concerned about a different "feel" than a "look". Everyone has a different way they want their bike to "feel" while riding it. I am in no way knocking anyone's preference here. I don't find it comfortable or safe to ride with my hands above my ears. On the other hand, at 51 years old, I can't plant my face in the gas tank (ie: drag bars or crotch rockets) and be comfortable tilting my head back to see what is in front of me. To each his own. I prefer Buckhorn bars. They have a slight rise, then turn back and down at the grips. This is the most comfortable for me, but then I ride 20k + a year so I don't spend a lot of time "looking" instead of riding.
[IMG]local://upfiles/49674/4A9CA31959A14445B4F0885561A24A5D.jpg[/IMG]
If you are worried about a different "look", then I must assume that you park your bike and "look" at it more than you ride it. You should be more concerned about a different "feel" than a "look". Everyone has a different way they want their bike to "feel" while riding it. I am in no way knocking anyone's preference here. I don't find it comfortable or safe to ride with my hands above my ears. On the other hand, at 51 years old, I can't plant my face in the gas tank (ie: drag bars or crotch rockets) and be comfortable tilting my head back to see what is in front of me. To each his own. I prefer Buckhorn bars. They have a slight rise, then turn back and down at the grips. This is the most comfortable for me, but then I ride 20k + a year so I don't spend a lot of time "looking" instead of riding.
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RE: feedback on bars
ORIGINAL: Grandpa56
If you are worried about a different "look", then I must assume that you park your bike and "look" at it more than you ride it. You should be more concerned about a different "feel" than a "look". Everyone has a different way they want their bike to "feel" while riding it. I am in no way knocking anyone's preference here. I don't find it comfortable or safe to ride with my hands above my ears. On the other hand, at 51 years old, I can't plant my face in the gas tank (ie: drag bars or crotch rockets) and be comfortable tilting my head back to see what is in front of me. To each his own. I prefer Buckhorn bars. They have a slight rise, then turn back and down at the grips. This is the most comfortable for me, but then I ride 20k + a year so I don't spend a lot of time "looking" instead of riding.
[IMG]local://upfiles/49674/4A9CA31959A14445B4F0885561A24A5D.jpg[/IMG]
If you are worried about a different "look", then I must assume that you park your bike and "look" at it more than you ride it. You should be more concerned about a different "feel" than a "look". Everyone has a different way they want their bike to "feel" while riding it. I am in no way knocking anyone's preference here. I don't find it comfortable or safe to ride with my hands above my ears. On the other hand, at 51 years old, I can't plant my face in the gas tank (ie: drag bars or crotch rockets) and be comfortable tilting my head back to see what is in front of me. To each his own. I prefer Buckhorn bars. They have a slight rise, then turn back and down at the grips. This is the most comfortable for me, but then I ride 20k + a year so I don't spend a lot of time "looking" instead of riding.
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After all, buckhorns have been on bikes for about 100 years: they work.
#10
01-10-2008, 12:39 PM
RE: feedback on bars
i like the look of the flat rack bar. thanks for the input from everyone. except for the dig from super biker who sleeps in the saddle and puts more miles on than anyone on the planet. Man, you dont have to be so harsh. We can have a pissing contest if you want but i think im better than that.