boody
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« on: May 17, 2014, 12:01:28 PM » |
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Hello Valk riders. I am new here and also new to owning a 1999 Valkyrie c . The bike has some kind of racing handlebars that i need to lean forward and am having a hard time with control going slow on turns like in a parking lot. I had a HD 1200 roadster that I had no problem with control. I recently sat on another Valkyrie and realized how much I need the stock handle bars, my question is what would be comparable for after market handlebars that came with the bike in 1999. Also what would the risers be. The cables look ok but not sure yet. Any help would be great,Thanks (new name - fall down a lot)
Thanks,Bill
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2014, 12:10:34 PM » |
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OEM bars are not expensive.....just start by ordering the real thing, not something close and see what that does. HDL is where I got mine
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98valk
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« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2014, 12:15:05 PM » |
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just remember when looking for OEM bars,
I/S bars are narrower than the std/tourer bars
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2014, 01:35:23 PM » |
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just remember when looking for OEM bars,
I/S bars are narrower than the std/tourer bars
But, the IS bars are only a quarter inch shorter (one eighth inch per side) than std/tourer bars. You would not know the difference. |
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R J
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« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2014, 01:42:28 PM » |
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All I'll say is have a nice thick blanket covering the gas tank when you go to replace the bars.
If you are going to repaint the bike, ignore the above statement, but also plan on some metal work prior to paint, IF ya leave it uncovered..
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2014, 01:43:51 PM » |
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Get some 1.25 bars, you can run the wiring inside and really cleans up the front. Plus the fatter bars really give the bike a beefy look. They narrow down to 1" in the center and on each end so you don't have any trouble mounting them on the Valk with the Valk's controls. I got a "blem" with almost identical measurements as the OEM bars....under $150.
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boody
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« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2014, 02:14:53 PM » |
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Thanks for all the tips, wire inside the bars sounds good. Again thanks.
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BF
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« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2014, 02:21:01 PM » |
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Check ebay. There's usually handlebars and stock risers on there. Check with pinwall on ebay.
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98valk
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« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2014, 04:25:56 PM » |
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just remember when looking for OEM bars,
I/S bars are narrower than the std/tourer bars
But, the IS bars are only a quarter inch shorter (one eighth inch per side) than std/tourer bars. You would not know the difference. that big guy who hasn't posted in awhile had a I/S and std and said one of the bikes always hurt his wrist. so some if might make a difference, just something someone should know about or just a valkyrie useless fact from me.  |
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1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp
"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
John Adams 10/11/1798
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« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2014, 05:28:17 PM » |
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Thanks for all the tips, wire inside the bars sounds good. Again thanks.
I have a set of 1'' to 1.5" drag bars with integral risers. They are pre-drilled for inside wiring. Sent me a PM if your interested and I'll email you some pictures. |
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