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« on: September 28, 2011, 09:56:19 AM » |
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6' 2" rider with half worn out left rotator cuff. In part due to 95K miles of left counter steer on my Valkyrie. Sell the bike or change the handle bars to ones that are about 3" closer to my body. Already added risers and hasn't helped. New bike seems like a $3 fix for a 25cent problem. Know I'll have to change some cables and hydraulic lines. No need to reinvent the wheel here. Anyone already done this modicification? Your experiences?
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Gordon
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« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2011, 10:05:26 AM » |
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Maybe buy a taller bar and pull it back some?
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Black Dog
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« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2011, 10:28:08 AM » |
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I'm also 6'2", and along with the Cycle House risers (like stock, but higher, and further back) I added the WO518RK handle bars. They are from Wild 1 Chubby bars ( http://www.wild1inc.com/ ), and are 1 1/4" bars, but necked down to 1" where they meet the riser, and where the controls go. The bars are just a bit wider, a bit lower, and a few inches further back (closer). They are at their max, but I did not need to change cables or lines, ( had to reroute the throttle cables behind the tree).  I find the riding position to be more comfortable than stock (I have had left rotator cuff surgery, and am bothered by arthritis too)... My hands are down and away at a very nice position. Check out the Wild1 site... They have many choices and styles. Save a few bucks, and look in their 'Blem' section. Mine were blems, and if they had not pointed out the blem, I never would have found it. Good luck  Black Dog |
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The Anvil
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« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2011, 10:30:45 AM » |
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Have you considered increasing the reach instead? How about rotating the bars forward? Or maybe don't do 95,000 miles on a NASCAR oval. I know it might seem counter-intuitive but sometimes it's the opposite of what you think will help. |
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
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« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2011, 12:19:17 PM » |
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I'm also 6'2", and along with the Cycle House risers (like stock, but higher, and further back) I added the WO518RK handle bars. They are from Wild 1 Chubby bars ( http://www.wild1inc.com/ ), and are 1 1/4" bars, but necked down to 1" where they meet the riser, and where the controls go. The bars are just a bit wider, a bit lower, and a few inches further back (closer). They are at their max, but I did not need to change cables or lines, ( had to reroute the throttle cables behind the tree). I find the riding position to be more comfortable than stock (I have had left rotator cuff surgery, and am bothered by arthritis too)... My hands are down and away at a very nice position. Check out the Wild1 site... They have many choices and styles. Save a few bucks, and look in their 'Blem' section. Mine were blems, and if they had not pointed out the blem, I never would have found it. Good luck Black Dog By chance do you know the number of the bars that you have. I have needed the same upgrade. |
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« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2011, 01:04:20 PM » |
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Mine are the WO518 CHUBBY® RK II BAR... The WO508 is another to consider. Their site ( http://www.wild1inc.com/ ) lists many bars, and has all the specs on each. Black Dog |
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« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2011, 10:37:01 AM » |
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« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2011, 01:34:24 PM » |
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That's a helpful link. Comparing the stock size with the Wild1 Chubby, there is no significant gain with handlbar replacement. It looks like a riser change or riser spacer might work better.
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« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2011, 06:00:54 AM » |
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Already added risers and hasn't helped. Unless I missed it what kind of riser did you install? (rise? pullback?) I replaced my OEM bars with a set off of a Suzuki Volusia because I didn't like the angle of the Honda ones (for some reason they cramped my wrists after a long ride). I rode a C50 Suzuki for about 4 years before the Valk so I knew this would work (plus I got the bars for $25). Then I started with risers that were 4up and 1 back but needed more so I got Duece risers ($50) which are 6 up and 2 back and they came with a 1/2" spacer so it's 6-1/2" up. This seems to be a good combination for me. No wrist, back pain at all all day long. New bike seems like a $3 fix for a 25cent problem. And this ain't a promise you won't have the same problem... |
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Remember, if you are on a bike and wreck with a car no matter how "in the right" you are you are going to lose. RIDE LIKE EVERBODY IS OUT TO GET YOU!!
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« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2011, 06:59:40 AM » |
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I replaced my OEM bars with a set off of a Suzuki Volusia because I didn't like the angle of the Honda ones (for some reason they cramped my wrists after a long ride).
Think about the angle of the stock bars where the grips meet your meat-hooks. Then hold your hands out in front of you in a loose fist but in a resting position. They're not compatible. |
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
1997 Valk Standard, Red and White.
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« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2011, 09:34:28 AM » |
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I rotated my stock bars down slightly and put an ebay spacer between the riser and bars and pretty much have that natural position you discribe. I still could use an additional riser spacer but I don't think I could find the M8 cap head bolts in that length and then I would need longer cables.
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« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2011, 10:38:11 AM » |
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I replaced my OEM bars with a set off of a Suzuki Volusia because I didn't like the angle of the Honda ones (for some reason they cramped my wrists after a long ride).
Think about the angle of the stock bars where the grips meet your meat-hooks. Then hold your hands out in front of you in a loose fist but in a resting position. They're not compatible. I have actually done that and you're right, it wasn't there. I did try rotating them all kinda ways it just didn't do it for me. It's "to each his own" and whatever suits you and what you're comfortable with. We all know there are tons of options out there. The wifes Maurader had drag bars on it from the factory and they fit her well but were too narrow for me. Fun bike to ride but I couldn't stay on it for more than 50 miles, she on the other hand could go all day. |
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Remember, if you are on a bike and wreck with a car no matter how "in the right" you are you are going to lose. RIDE LIKE EVERBODY IS OUT TO GET YOU!!
Al
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« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2011, 01:40:30 PM » |
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I replaced my OEM bars with a set off of a Suzuki Volusia because I didn't like the angle of the Honda ones (for some reason they cramped my wrists after a long ride).
Think about the angle of the stock bars where the grips meet your meat-hooks. Then hold your hands out in front of you in a loose fist but in a resting position. They're not compatible. I have actually done that and you're right, it wasn't there. I did try rotating them all kinda ways it just didn't do it for me. It's "to each his own" and whatever suits you and what you're comfortable with. We all know there are tons of options out there. The wifes Maurader had drag bars on it from the factory and they fit her well but were too narrow for me. Fun bike to ride but I couldn't stay on it for more than 50 miles, she on the other hand could go all day. Yeah, I rotated my bars as far forward as I dared. It helped, but the angle it puts my wrists at just didn't work for me. The drag bars are much better because I lean forward a bit more and the flatter curve is easier on my wrists. But I know people who really like the stock bars. I think shoulder width and height is a big factor. I noticed that when riding Eddie's bike with the stock seat (which sits you much taller than the Corbins I have) the stock bars don't bother me as much. |
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
1997 Valk Standard, Red and White.
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