another a**hole asking about bars.
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another a**hole asking about bars.
So after doing some thinking I have come to the conclusion of what bars I want. This doesnt always mean that it will work. Im looking at Flanders fat 18* bend drags and either 3" or 2" risers on a '10 WG. I have my forks slid up in the trees so probably 3" on the risers. Im not too concerned with tank clearance and the rough look I just took points to this setup working but if anyone that actually knows about bars/risers has any contradicting reports it would save me a bunch of cash. TIA.
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If youre gonna put club bars on your bike, then you might as well go with 6" risers to make them look right.
I'm not a fan of club bars, but thats just me and I seem to be in a minority.
I'm not a fan of club bars, but thats just me and I seem to be in a minority.
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Im trying to get more of a reach to the bars. I have long arms and I think I look silly with the stock WG stuff. If im going about it all wrong feel free to let me know. I was alsolooking at the broomstick bar too. I am such a noob to how to alter the riding position though so I could be ****ing it all up.
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You can try the bars if you think they'll be comfortable. They probably will on your wrists.
Hold your hands forward where the bars ought to be. check the relaxed angle of your wrists. If it looks like it matches up, then that part is done. Next check your back. If if feels like youre hunched over, then you might consider a different bar. The thing is, you need to feel relaxed in the saddle. If you notice any back, shoulder or wrist strain, then the bars arent for you. My back and shoulders are trashed, so those type of bars wont work for me
Hold your hands forward where the bars ought to be. check the relaxed angle of your wrists. If it looks like it matches up, then that part is done. Next check your back. If if feels like youre hunched over, then you might consider a different bar. The thing is, you need to feel relaxed in the saddle. If you notice any back, shoulder or wrist strain, then the bars arent for you. My back and shoulders are trashed, so those type of bars wont work for me
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Yeah, I like being stretched out. I would love to get a seat that throws me down and back and get more of a stretch to the bars. I sat there and figured that this setup is going to be good as far as comfort goes. I suess I'll just have to try it out. Gotta pay to play sometimes.
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