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six pack
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« on: June 16, 2017, 10:37:50 AM »

97 valk, PO installed 1 1/4 "drag bars.. 8" rise,  I had to reach to ride,  I got two 4" pieces of solid aluminum, drilled them and installed them, the length from top of TT to bar is now 12", lots of cable, my problem is I find my self still reaching enough that after a 100 or more miles, my throttle hand starts to cramp, two fingers come together and wants to twist one way and my forefinger wants to twist another Smiley  soooo, reading various sites my conclusion might be I need different bars,,,, any idea as to what would be most comfortable,  I had a 98 Tourer a while back, OEM bars with 4" pullback risers and they weren't too bad, but OEM bars seem hard to come by... looking at after market, but not sure what to look for.. any advise would be greatly appreciated..  I would post a pic....if I knew how.......TIA.... ???
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indybobm
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« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2017, 10:54:58 AM »

Found this on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2003-HONDA-F6-VALKYRIE-TOURER-GL-1500-GL1500CT-HANDLE-BARS-/352087089770?hash=item51fa06a26a:g:JOIAAOSwIjJZQETY&vxp=mtr
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So many roads, so little time
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« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2017, 11:11:12 AM »



thanks, but to buy and ship to Canada, USD.    :'(
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sandy
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« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2017, 01:13:33 PM »

I have good OEM bars in the garage. Want 'em cheap??  Look in my profile for email.
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Harryc
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« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2017, 02:33:17 PM »

I have good OEM bars in the garage. Want 'em cheap??  Look in my profile for email.

Great offer. There's some really good folks on this forum. Awesome ...
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Quispamsis New Brunswick, Canada


« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2017, 04:23:29 PM »

I have good OEM bars in the garage. Want 'em cheap??  Look in my profile for email.

e-mail sent.
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« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2017, 05:27:13 PM »

You can loosen the clamps and roll the bars backwards or forwards.

COVER GAS TANK WITH A FOLDED TOWEL. Just in case.
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« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2017, 05:48:57 PM »

When setting the bars and/or choosing risers...make sure in your normal riding position...that your wrists end up straight in all dimensions...and your elbows slightly bent.

Get whatever bars/risers/adjustments you need to achieve that and you will be comfortable. The main key is the wrists are straight.
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« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2017, 06:16:14 PM »

You can loosen the clamps and roll the bars backwards or forwards.

COVER GAS TANK WITH A FOLDED TOWEL. Just in case.

unable to, drag bar is all one piece from TT to top of bar.   Cry
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« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2017, 06:20:03 PM »

You can loosen the clamps and roll the bars backwards or forwards.

COVER GAS TANK WITH A FOLDED TOWEL. Just in case.

unable to, drag bar is all one piece from TT to top of bar.   Cry

Well crap.
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Quispamsis New Brunswick, Canada


« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2017, 01:48:54 PM »

My problem may soon be resolved.  OEM bar on its way thanks to Sandy,,,,  Hats off my friend  cooldude
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