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Are T-Bars / Tall drag bars really that agressive?

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Old 02-07-2012, 08:23 AM
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^ if your dragging that much pipe you might have to go with the RSD tracker pipe. it pretty much runs parallel to the engine.
 
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8" tall 29" wide 'frisco bars from Biltwell on my T-Sport...excellent comfort and precise handling. Am considering fatter custom bars in the same style from Vindicta to allow easier internal wiring...
 
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i've read a few guys saying they have the 10" t bars and wish they went with 12" t bars. can anyone offer any insight as to why to go a little higher? i am 6'3" and can't decide between the two. does the 12" allow you to lean back a little more if necessary? better control on the 10"s? do the 10"s make you lean forward more or can you still be in a relaxed riding position?

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Old 02-07-2012, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by red_headed_stranger
i've read a few guys saying they have the 10" t bars and wish they went with 12" t bars. can anyone offer any insight as to why to go a little higher? i am 6'3" and can't decide between the two. does the 12" allow you to lean back a little more if necessary? better control on the 10"s? do the 10"s make you lean forward more or can you still be in a relaxed riding position?

thanks for any replys!
Uh well as for me I don't think I would want 12's. I'm running 10's (straight ups with no pullback) and I like the way they feel and look. I kinda think the bike would look better with 8" straight ups. I even debated a long time before I bought the 10's. The 8's might even be a bit more comfortable (to me) but I don't really know since it's been over 30 yrs ago when I ran 8's.

I can only say the 10's are good for me and I don't feel any reason to not keep them. But I personally would not want any 12" TBars, straight up or pullback. I have long arms and plus I don't really like to lean back, I like to be straight up or even a bit forward. With the 10's I'm straight up.
 
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Old 02-07-2012, 08:48 PM
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Alot of people do complain with 10's for back pain on long hauls they are riding in a "c" shape position that messes with the lower back. Since I have back problems, I went 10's with bars that have 4" rise im at 14" total

Im 6'4 and super comfy
 

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Originally Posted by gartec81
save a bunch of money and go with 10" straight riser with sporster 48 handle bars.

got the risers for $80 and the bars for $28 on ebay. sporster 48 bars have 4" rise and great pullback so they are super comfy

I like it!
 
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Old 02-07-2012, 08:59 PM
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I like it!

thanks need to get those turn signals relocated. looks a little crazy up top there.
 
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Old 02-07-2012, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by gartec81
thanks need to get those turn signals relocated. looks a little crazy up top there.
No man, just get a 1/4 fairing. It looks mean that way. Kinda wish I didn't relocate the signals once I saw the bike with the fairing.
 
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Old 02-07-2012, 10:25 PM
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well i did just get a vrod fairing. its not painted but i will post up pics tomm of it on the bike
 
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Red_Headed_Stranger. I am about 6'3" also, and I ran 14" T-bars on my last T-sport. They were very comfortable. I had 12" before and I felt hunched over. Our height makes a difference. Go at least 12s. My 2 cents.
 
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