Z bars installed
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Z bars installed
Got the Z-bars installed with help from a good friend. Thanks to JaronB for suggesting on dropping the tubes in the trees to gain clearance. I still plan on replacing the upper tree, if it ever arrives. The 90 degree portions of the bars were enough to give you a headache. Didn't have to change any wiring or cable lengths.
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Thanks for the compliment. They are 12 high and 30 from tip to tip. Not really sure on pullback, if I had to guess about 3.5 inches. I probably will roll them forward, right now I am getting alot of vibe through the bars. It also feels like the wheel wants to collapse and requires a little more pressure on the bars at lower speeds and in turns. I think it is because I dropped the tubes in the trees. Once my upper tree and risers come in I will put the tube back to spec and mess with positioning. Right now I am not really sure how much I like them other than looks right now. I will reserve judgement until parts come in and get installed.
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Thanks for the compliment, I do believe they come in chrome. I got them from Lick's Cycles(Fatty Aped Zs-stepped), they are short on supply and it took about four weeks to get here once I ordered them. They are only about two inches higher than stock, but with less width and pullback.
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Just a shout out to jaronB as well... he's helped me out w/ some stuff..
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I should have clarified a little more on the problems. I was comparing them to the stock bars. Compared to the stock bars I get more vibe, and the wheel requires more countersteering (wheel collapse) than stock. I don't think it is enough to warrant not riding, but I do not think that it should remain like it is. I think that the problem is from raising the trees up and the forktubes down. Once my new upper tree comes in I can put the tubes back to normal it will solve the countersteering.