I hear ya, but with the lawn mower type bars after250 miles my neck/shoulders were so stiffmy wife would hav to beat and message me while driving. I could not imagine doing800.
You are a true tourer. I would need my Lazy Boy seat for that. [sm=smiley1.gif]

Can't wait till August 105th in WI to REALLY try out the bars. I will be about a 400 mile one way ride for us.

 

>> Funny thing is, I think I liked the beadseat better and it seamed cooler.

hey all them cab drivers can't be wrong ! ! ! !

 

You really didn't tell us what lawn mower style bars you have tried. The stock bars are just as wheel barrow (pull back) as they come. The father the "pullback" they are the more wheelbarrow they are . Most of the wild ones are just stock pull back and sometimes even more. Don't confuse "pullback" with reach. Pullback is the awkward angle of the bars that put them like pushing a wheelbarrow. That puts a strain on your wrists, back, shoulders, neck, and even butt. Sure over stock most need closer reach but that is not through "pullback" angle of the bars but in less reach and comfort comes through straightened out wrists angle. Let us know how your 400 mile ride treats ya.

 

All I know is that I can cruise now for at least 200 miles without even a hint of burn or pain. Others onthe boards had the same problem and the 517's made it go bye bye. I then met a guy in Omaha that had a set on his RG. Said he rides to South Dakota a lot and is about 6 hours.Bars were great.

I think handle bars are like seats... Each person has to find the one that works for them.

I will do a 400 ride before August and will be sure to let you all know how it goes.

 

Thanks for the suggestion. I may try both. %17's won't fit on my Ultra.

 

NO BEADS....NO SHEEPSKIN....NO SORE BUTT....JUST A CORBIN. HAVEN'T YOU GUY'S SEEN THE COMMERICAL?

 

I am dayum sorry to hear that you found a solution to your problem [:@] ..... I was gonna try and sell you a case of Monkey Butt powder.

 

Ya, I've been thinking about getting a new seat, from the stock one, and this is really gonna help me out. I'm glad it worked out!

 

I don't like beads that close to my butt, lol

 

i have the touring pull backs and sundowner seat i have no probelms here....love my set up but to each his own....