Carlini bars
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Tooele Utah
Ok, so here's the deal...
If I sit on my bike and get comfortable, I need to have about a 4 inch pullback from the stock grips. The stock grips are 4 inches too far forward...what do I need...as far as carlini bars. I don't mind t-bars, or drag bars.
If I sit on my bike and get comfortable, I need to have about a 4 inch pullback from the stock grips. The stock grips are 4 inches too far forward...what do I need...as far as carlini bars. I don't mind t-bars, or drag bars.
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From: Passaic County, NJ
Not sure what the pullback is on your bike but I think it's as simple as adding your current pullback to what you feel comfortable with (+4"). That should give you an idea of what bars to look for.
Are you limiting yourself to t-bars? With a set of mini-apes (10") you have a lot more flexibility in positioning them forward or back. They can usually be had fairly cheap from people removing them from stock bikes. Check the hdf classifieds/ebay
Are you limiting yourself to t-bars? With a set of mini-apes (10") you have a lot more flexibility in positioning them forward or back. They can usually be had fairly cheap from people removing them from stock bikes. Check the hdf classifieds/ebay
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Dana Point
Looks like either of these put you in that 4" ball park. Figure I lost an inch from stock when I added the Drag Bars at 6" pull back.
10.5 - 6 = 4.5 less adjustment from stock -1 = 3 1/2 pullback over stock on the 7" riser model or 4 1/2" on the 9" riser model.
10.5 - 6 = 4.5 less adjustment from stock -1 = 3 1/2 pullback over stock on the 7" riser model or 4 1/2" on the 9" riser model.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Raleigh, N. Carolina (Via Brighton, England)
I was looking at the super sweeps too. But, Im a bit concerned about lack of adjustability. I was thinking of going ape but like the look of drag bars.
So, Im thinking maybe going with Wild Ones 6" risers and then buying some drag bars. This would give me flexibility since I could change out the risers or bars to get the exact position I want.
Only drawback is I wont be able to internally wire the bars in the risers and I can't go Carlini (they dont sell the high risers, I beleive).
Any thoughts on my plan? thanks everyone.
P.S. I read somewhere else that its best not to have bars that raise your arms higher than shoulder due to fatigue--makes sense to me. Just wondering if anyone encountered this.
So, Im thinking maybe going with Wild Ones 6" risers and then buying some drag bars. This would give me flexibility since I could change out the risers or bars to get the exact position I want.
Only drawback is I wont be able to internally wire the bars in the risers and I can't go Carlini (they dont sell the high risers, I beleive).
Any thoughts on my plan? thanks everyone.
P.S. I read somewhere else that its best not to have bars that raise your arms higher than shoulder due to fatigue--makes sense to me. Just wondering if anyone encountered this.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: D.C suburbs
I had the same question a couple weeks ago, didn't really understand the pullback but I got a little clarification. I went with the 14 inch evil apes just because of the adjustability. I like you need about 3-4 inches because my back was hurting me on my fatbob. A short spin around town was cool, but if I do a day trip the bike has to sit for a week or two to give my back a rest.
The only problem I have is getting all the accessories, ie cables, risers, new grips, new rearview mirrors, and maybe a little powder coating here and there....
..I was thinking $500-$600 now my cost are $1500 or more..
The only problem I have is getting all the accessories, ie cables, risers, new grips, new rearview mirrors, and maybe a little powder coating here and there....
..I was thinking $500-$600 now my cost are $1500 or more..
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Raleigh, N. Carolina (Via Brighton, England)
That's why Im trying to get this right the first time...don't want to have to go thru this again in year's time!
Thanks for the reality check...
Thanks for the reality check...
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Passaic County, NJ
I had the same question a couple weeks ago, didn't really understand the pullback but I got a little clarification. I went with the 14 inch evil apes just because of the adjustability. I like you need about 3-4 inches because my back was hurting me on my fatbob. A short spin around town was cool, but if I do a day trip the bike has to sit for a week or two to give my back a rest.
The only problem I have is getting all the accessories, ie cables, risers, new grips, new rearview mirrors, and maybe a little powder coating here and there......I was thinking $500-$600 now my cost are $1500 or more..
The only problem I have is getting all the accessories, ie cables, risers, new grips, new rearview mirrors, and maybe a little powder coating here and there....
..I was thinking $500-$600 now my cost are $1500 or more..