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Jerry & Sherry Sheffer
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« on: May 28, 2020, 03:47:06 PM » |
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I was told this once upon a time.
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2020, 05:09:14 PM » |
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Actually I think it’s the opposite. I been under the impression the interstate bars are a tad smaller
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98valk
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« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2020, 05:11:48 PM » |
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Actually I think it’s the opposite. I been under the impression the interstate bars are a tad smaller
correct narrower, I tend to remember 5mm each end |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2020, 05:44:26 PM » |
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Yes, shorter. (forehead smack)
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« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2020, 06:53:20 PM » |
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To the ones that have one of each bike, do you find one better?
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Serk
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« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2020, 06:57:31 PM » |
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To the ones that have one of each bike, do you find one better?
Handlebar wise, I can't tell a difference..... Bike wise, I tend to ride the Interstate more because I can ride it to the grocery store and fill up that trunk before I even touch the bags..... |
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away...  IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2020, 06:59:54 PM » |
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To the ones that have one of each bike, do you find one better?
Never noticed a difference in the bars but notice a difference in seat height. IS taller it seems to me never measured but feels that way. |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2020, 07:40:06 PM » |
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To the ones that have one of each bike, do you find one better?
An eighth of an inch on each side is really no difference at all. They are an identical profile in all other respects. I'd bet if you secretly cut off an 1/8th inch on each side of 50 std/tourers, not one person would ever notice. Risers, grips and the angle of the bars in the riser clamps can make a difference (and seat height). Again, from memory (uh oh), std/tourer bars are 29" and interstate are 28 3/4". |
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« Last Edit: May 28, 2020, 07:45:55 PM by Jess from VA »
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« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2020, 08:05:40 PM » |
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To the ones that have one of each bike, do you find one better?
An eighth of an inch on each side is really no difference at all. They are an identical profile in all other respects. I'd bet if you secretly cut off an 1/8th inch on each side of 50 std/tourers, not one person would ever notice. Risers, grips and the angle of the bars in the riser clamps can make a difference (and seat height). Again, from memory (uh oh), std/tourer bars are 29" and interstate are 28 3/4". Then why did mother Honda not make them all the same. Don’t answer it was not a question. I ask because I always felt the IS was more comfortable so now I know it was just another imagined thing. |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2020, 09:09:23 PM » |
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As I said in my original post, I recall the difference being reported as attributable to the fairing. I could never understand that, as slightly longer bars would not hit the faring in any event. Honda engineers have been known to make some peculiar decisions. Like the interstate engine guard scoops.
The Valk handlebars are actually longer (wider) than most cruisers (and with lots of rise and pullback), and I suspect the length was considered a good idea for the bike's weight, length, and big 150 front tire, principally in slow speed tight maneuvers.
It was not my intention to irritate you sir.
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98valk
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« Reply #11 on: May 29, 2020, 03:08:53 AM » |
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per written info out there, the narrower I/S bars is to bring the hands more behind the fairing for better protection.
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