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« on: May 19, 2009, 09:34:41 PM » |
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I was wondering how many have non stock bars on their bikes.
I have years of riding on standards and sport bikes... and like a slightly forward canted position with a little narrower bar than found on the Valk.
Not looking for clubmans and rear sets... that may be blasphemy on a comfy road eater... just something a little narrower and farther forward.
Or... I may just be barking up the wrong tree, not the first time its happened.
Any and all suggestions are welcomed.
Jim
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Dogg
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« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2009, 10:03:12 PM » |
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I had a set of drag bars on mine for a while. loved them. little narrower, fully tilt adjustable.
i can post a pic of them i think...
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Evil One
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« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2009, 10:07:16 PM » |
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That would be great, do you remember the brand or dimensions?
Thanks,
Jim
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Dogg
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« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2009, 10:31:46 PM » |
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they are 28 wide. maybe 26. ill give you exact stuff tommorrow with a picture.
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thewoodman
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« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2009, 04:24:10 AM » |
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The stock bars didn't ever work ergonomically for me so I added a Harley Heritage bar with risers that moved them up 2" and back 1". They are much more comfortable for the way I ride which is to work every day and a few week long trips a year. They are 27-28 inch wide and a bit taller too.
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Master Blaster
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« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2009, 06:07:14 AM » |
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Check out the Jardines if you want something really different. They come in several variations, from drag to buckhorn, and have a wide selection of risers.  |
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Black Dog
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« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2009, 06:25:46 AM » |
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I too was looking for something different... Decided on Wild1 Chubby's. The bar I got is the WW518RK (for HD Road Kings), and is about the same width, a bit lower, and a bit more pull back, than stock.  The cool thing about these, IMHO, is the Chubby part. They are 1 1/4" bars, where the stockers are 1". They are great quality, and come in many different configurations. The 'fatter' bars look good on the Phat Lady  One other thing, is to look in their 'blemished' section. I saved big $$, and had they not pointed out the blem, I would have never found it. They make bars for customs, so their quality is second to none. http://www.wild1inc.com/Black Dog |
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Evil One
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« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2009, 07:16:19 AM » |
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Thanks 1 and all for the suggestions. I looked on this forum and really didnt find much in the way of different bars... for a while I wondered if I was the only one looking for something a little different.  Jim |
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« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2009, 12:05:49 PM » |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2009, 12:50:16 PM » |
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And I also followed the "blems" listing until I finally found a set I liked, almost the same as the Valk. Can't tell you the model just now, but they're also the 1 1/4" Chubby, really like them. While I was at it, I converted to HD controls as well, came with the wiring and everything fully chromed for less than having the OEM set dismantled and chromed. Heck of a lot easier as well.  |
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jad
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« Reply #10 on: May 21, 2009, 08:06:49 AM » |
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 I've had these for 3 years, I like the position, they are on 4" risers. I think about 26 or 28" wide, 4 or 6" pullback, 4" rise. |
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« Reply #11 on: May 21, 2009, 08:10:07 AM » |
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 Here is a little different angle. John |
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jad
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« Reply #12 on: May 21, 2009, 08:13:16 AM » |
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 Maybe this helps to get a good idea of how they're set. |
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Hogg
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« Reply #13 on: May 21, 2009, 11:47:21 AM » |
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Pro One grips, steel brake line. My drag bars have risers included, so you need to make sure the brand you are interested in has metric bike fit, not just Harley fit. Like the bars, cant me forward just a bit, feel I have better control, comfortable. I am 6'3" .  |
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