feedback on bars
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RE: feedback on bars
ORIGINAL: SgtThump
Since we're making suggestions, let me suggest next time you try not to come across as a know-it-all @sshole.
Chris
ORIGINAL: Grandpa56
06bob- I'm sorry if my personal preference to handlebars offended you. In my post I went out of my way so as not to direct my opinion at any one individual. In your opening post you asked for pros/cons. I suggest that next time you reword your questions to read something like: Who agrees with me because that is all I want to hear? I don't get into "pissing contests" so you are on your own there. I hope that whatever bars you choose for your bike give you the look that you desire.
06bob- I'm sorry if my personal preference to handlebars offended you. In my post I went out of my way so as not to direct my opinion at any one individual. In your opening post you asked for pros/cons. I suggest that next time you reword your questions to read something like: Who agrees with me because that is all I want to hear? I don't get into "pissing contests" so you are on your own there. I hope that whatever bars you choose for your bike give you the look that you desire.
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RE: feedback on bars
ORIGINAL: SPECIAL ED
I like a flat track style bar.It's like a buck horn with a little less pull back, it looks good, it's comfortable to me and provides excellent leverage which makes steering easier.
I like a flat track style bar.It's like a buck horn with a little less pull back, it looks good, it's comfortable to me and provides excellent leverage which makes steering easier.
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RE: feedback on bars
while you guys pitch and catch and have crazy make up sex i think i'm gonna look into wild 1 chubby drag bars. Fit and comfortmay be a concern on long rides as i'm told from others with drags.They are advertised for a soft tail but i think they will fit the stock risers on the dyna. then i'm gonna step back and stare at it for a long time cause i like the look.thanks for the input all.
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RE: feedback on bars
+1 for buckhorns,but there are a variety of 'buckhorns' out there...mine don't sweepback so much and a are wide, I put 2" pulback risers on that don't make my speedo stick out and all and all I'm happier except the dam risers cost more than the bars!
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RE: feedback on bars
The Drag bar's are gonna make you stretch out your arm's and lean forward some more... Will also affect how your seat feels.. (back support) I would suggest trying a Friend's Dyna with drag bars...Softtails have a different Rake so not quite the same...
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RE: feedback on bars
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+1 for buckhorns,but there are a variety of 'buckhorns' out there...mine don't sweepback so much and a are wide, I put 2" pulback risers on that don't make my speedo stick out and all and all I'm happier except the dam risers cost more than the bars!
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+1 for buckhorns,but there are a variety of 'buckhorns' out there...mine don't sweepback so much and a are wide, I put 2" pulback risers on that don't make my speedo stick out and all and all I'm happier except the dam risers cost more than the bars!
[IMG]local://upfiles/38236/01D53D7AA1864F089CDC825DEF360BDC.jpg[/IMG]
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RE: feedback on bars
I seem to enjoy trying a bunch of different bars, such an easy switch, totally different look and feel. Fun to play around with. I have found that I like the traditional handlebar shape for great feel, best control, and classic 60slook. Like Rockstar said, the "flat track" bar. The Dyna has such a traditional basicsimple bike design....all function, no spaceship looking crap,no plastic body, nor any pretense of an older bike look (softails). The flat track bar on a Dyna is a nice look and a great basic ride without drawing so much attention, nice forriding aroundthe city at night when I dont want it to be noticedparked in the shadows, but still radiates beauty in the full light of day.
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http://s234.photobucket.com/albums/e...nt=bikes-5.jpg
(how in the hell do I get a pic in here??? anyway, heres a link....low bars on the Dyna, and old style FL bars on a Heritage...custom leather seats on both)
(how in the hell do I get a pic in here??? anyway, heres a link....low bars on the Dyna, and old style FL bars on a Heritage...custom leather seats on both)
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RE: feedback on bars
I put the Wild1 501's on my Wide Glide and I really like them. Yes, I was going for a different look that I really liked. But, they are also comfortable to me. My hands are actually in just about the same place as with the original mini-apes, but at a different angle to the bike, more perpendicular to the frame. Someone else in this thread mentioned the same thing, and it is also more comfortable to me that way too.