Built-in risers or not?
Built-in risers or not?
Okay, searched the forums to no avail, so I'm gonna ask you gurus... I have an '07 FXDC with the stock 'Buckhorn' bars on it- and hate them.
I found some drag bars that give my wrists the relief I'm looking for, and my bars are externally wired (and will stay that way until winter) so my only issue is:
Bars with integrated risers, or separate bar and risers? Is there any benefit from one to the other, with the exception of being able to rotate the bars within the risers, and the ability to go for more rise/pullback later if I feel the need? It's only a $25 price difference with the bars I'm considering, so it's no biggie. Any input would be great!
I found some drag bars that give my wrists the relief I'm looking for, and my bars are externally wired (and will stay that way until winter) so my only issue is:
Bars with integrated risers, or separate bar and risers? Is there any benefit from one to the other, with the exception of being able to rotate the bars within the risers, and the ability to go for more rise/pullback later if I feel the need? It's only a $25 price difference with the bars I'm considering, so it's no biggie. Any input would be great!
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The adjustment you mentioned is the plus to having risers. I'm changing mine from risers to a set of bars that have the riser built in. I could make my bike fit me with my current set up, but I don't like the way the bars look when they're in a comfortable position.
Well, I picked up a Y-Bar for only $20!!! I love it- for now, and when/if I get tired of it, at least there's no big $$ loss when I change it out again.
On a side note, anyone know what the stock Buckhorns and 2" risers would be worth if I were to try and sell them? I was gonna sell 'em for $20, just to recoop the cost of the Y Bar, but I don't even know if they're worth that. They're scratch free and clean... $20 too high? Too low?
On a side note, anyone know what the stock Buckhorns and 2" risers would be worth if I were to try and sell them? I was gonna sell 'em for $20, just to recoop the cost of the Y Bar, but I don't even know if they're worth that. They're scratch free and clean... $20 too high? Too low?
Last edited by Mr.Guns; Oct 26, 2011 at 09:02 AM.
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