How I fixed my new Valkyrie...
hubcapsc:
You are very discerning
Heaven help us... I started with these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CQ7W0Q2/ref=psdc_404667011_t3_B000XY6XMM
Then I tried the medium length arms, then (now) the long arms...
http://wingstuff.com/products/3443-short-4-5-or-6-inch-arms-for-ergo-pegs
-Mike
bscrive:
Quote from: hubcapsc on September 14, 2018, 08:17:49 AM
September 2018...
Mods: Russell seat, big handlebars, Traxxion forks and shocks and steering head bearings, Corbin bags, Utopia backrest...
I got a two-inch-shorter (seven inches longer than OEM) set of throttle cables made and installed them, nine inches
was too long for the throttle cables...
I have two sizes of GIVI top cases, they're only on the bike for trips...
I still imagine the handlebars being a little different... I never measured my Valkyrie
handlebars while they were off, I found these measurements on the web:
diameter:1" height:6" width:33" pullback:14" center:9" clamp-area:3" x 5" part-number:53100-MZ0-000
While riding I paid attention to the slightly different place and angle I wished
my hands were at, and using the above measurements I think I might try these
32″ width, 5″ rise, 15-1/2″ pullback Yamaha handlebars: Baron Custom Accessories BA-7308-00
I'm not sure what makes them "Yamaha", but they're one inch bars...
-Mike
Mike,
If I had known that you were looking for another set of bars, I would have given you my 1-1/4" set that I made for my bike. I decided to make a set of 1-1/2" bars because I like the larger size. I ended up giving them to a guy on the F6C site.
I still have my original 1" bars that I made. I found them a little too small diameter because of the length, but you may find them fine. You can have them for the cost of shipping. The last set of bars cost $80USD to ship to Ohio. I just would need to find another large box to ship them.
Brian
hubcapsc:
Thanks for the offer Brian... I need to try lowering the
handlebars I have a little and maybe also adjust my
backrest to scoot me a tiny bit forward, that might do
what I want... I'm just thinking out loud about different handlebars
for now... I was even looking at the helibar web $ite, they have
a 1 inch cruiser/bagger bar. The way you can turn the handgrip
part of helibars out at arbitrary angles seems pretty useful...
People still look at this thread occasionally, so I wanted to add
the updated picture to show that the handlebar change has worked
for me in the long run...
-Mike
bscrive:
No problem Mike if you ever decide that you want them just give me a p.m..
I hope you are doing fine with that hurricane where you are in South Carolina. It's a pretty nasty storm with the rain coming down in buckets.
hubcapsc:
2025
I guess people might still look at this thread, it's been looked at 11,000 times.
I just noticed all the pictures were dead due to yet another out-of-my-control
innernet reorganization. I pointed all the image links in the thread I could back
to hubcapsc.com, the images will stay there until the lights go out there.
I still have both Valkyries. Never any trouble with the modifications to the 1800.
Been all over :cooldude: ...
-Mike
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