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Author Topic: Aftermarket handlebars  (Read 1529 times)
skull6
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« on: May 15, 2011, 08:34:55 AM »

I want to chage my handlebars to a style where grips are more angled (similar to a drag bar position but furthur back).
I have seen some called buckhorn or mini ape hangers. I dont want to have to change any cables. Is there an aftermarket bar that accomplishes this?
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art
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« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2011, 12:34:18 PM »

I switched to bars from a 98 shadow aero they are more comfertable for me.I sold my aero but changed them before selling .The wires just fit but it was just barely
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Tx Bohemian
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« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2011, 08:04:43 AM »

I switched to bars from a 98 shadow aero they are more comfertable for me...

Me too, almost.

I have a set off of a Suzuki C50, which is what I rode for 5 yrs before the Valk and am real used to the position.  Gonna take a small bit of "bohemian riggin" to install but it should work.
The Valks seem to twist my wrist to a funny angle and gets annoying after a long ride.
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« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2011, 08:30:23 AM »

Take a look at a place called Wild1 Inc...

http://www.wild1inc.com/

Few dozen types/styles of bars, so there might be something there for you...  They are 1 1/4", to give the 'fat' look, but necked down to 1" at the clamp and bar ends, so all controls will just change over.  Look in the 'Blem' section for some good deals (that is what I did).

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G-Man
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« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2011, 10:37:30 AM »

Go to Flanders / Sideroad Cycles.  They have tons of bars.

I had a set of their z-bars.  They look like smaller apes with less pullback (more like drag bars).  Needed higher bars so I just went with their Original Apes, but these have a little more pullback than the z-bars. 
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