Trading drag bars in for more comfort. Any sugestions?
#21
I had pull backs with 12" risers on my Panhead. Seeing them, brought back memories. If I thought I could do it, without a lot of trouble with the cables, I'd like to have 4-6" risers and drag bars, seeing as how I basically have drag bars now but no risers.
#23
I have the standard buckhorn bars on my '94 FXSTC. No comfort issues at all, good for an easy 200 miles - no problem.
Just considering changing them to a pair of LA Choppers T Bars.
(Yes, I just fancied a change after 19 years)
Just considering changing them to a pair of LA Choppers T Bars.
(Yes, I just fancied a change after 19 years)
#24
Hey slammed; The bars measure 28" outside to outside on the grips, and to the bend from the top tripple tree including the 4-1/2" risers it is 12". As far as where the bars are adjusted in the mount it is personal preference. I am 6' 1" and have fairly long arms, so I have mine set about like they are in the picture of the 87 I sent. WIth my hands on the grips my thumbs knuckles are 7" above the tank. I can see where people with shorter arms or a different seat might like mini apes better. That may be the difference of why some like one better than the other.
#25
Hey steroguy; I think that is where I learned to love them. My 84 Iron Head Sporty had them from new and I always liked them. Rode that bike for 23 years. Lots of fun.
Yeah Slammed; That Pillow king queen seat is the most comfortable seat Harley ever made in my opinion, at least for the Softails. I do have another seat off of a Heritage Springer, but it rarely gets put on. The passenger part is a little wider and my wife likes it better.
Yeah Slammed; That Pillow king queen seat is the most comfortable seat Harley ever made in my opinion, at least for the Softails. I do have another seat off of a Heritage Springer, but it rarely gets put on. The passenger part is a little wider and my wife likes it better.
While sitting in a chair put your arms out and see what angle your hands are at normally with your elbows down and hands and arms reaching out like you are reaching for the bars, apes put your elbows up a little.
Keeping your wrists at a natural position is key to keeping from going as numb. The other, we are all getting older and have some degree of carpal tunnel.
Jim
#26
Whose bars are the mini apes? Been looking to change out my stock bars and like the looks of yours.
#27
Hey slammed; The bars measure 28" outside to outside on the grips, and to the bend from the top tripple tree including the 4-1/2" risers it is 12". As far as where the bars are adjusted in the mount it is personal preference. I am 6' 1" and have fairly long arms, so I have mine set about like they are in the picture of the 87 I sent. WIth my hands on the grips my thumbs knuckles are 7" above the tank. I can see where people with shorter arms or a different seat might like mini apes better. That may be the difference of why some like one better than the other.
#30
Kowan, what's the pullback on your bars, can you shoot me a good pic of the set up?