What moron designs bars?
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Tourer
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What moron designs bars?
Have you noticed that most bars and completely wrong for a normal human? My 12" bars on my RK were on it when I got it and they're pretty comfortable. I kind of want 14's but overall I have no complaints. I noticed today that while not an uncomfortable angle, my wrists still aren't neutral. The pull back makes them twist a bit. This got me to thinking... Pretty much every bike makes me have the same issue. My wrists are never in a neutral, straight position and I'm far from a big dude. 5' 9" and 160 means I'm on the narrow side of things. The wider your shoulders the more pronounced the angle. Do they not try this **** before selling it? Like I said, my bars aren't bad and work fine for me, but if/when I go to 14's I'll be spending a lot of time trying **** out before I commit to anything.
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Precisely why I wound up with Khromewerks sweepers when I rode batwings and Khromewerks touring bars on the road glide. I gotta have my wrists in a neutral position.
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The stock bars on my 2016 RoadGlide was terrible for me. Half hour of riding and my wrist and elbows where hurting! The stock bar on my current 2013 Road Glide gives me a pinch nerve pain behind my neck it seems.
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I also have these on my '18 Tri-Glide and I'm extremely happy with them and there was no need for extended wiring or hoses.
I have mine adjusted as far forward as possible and that helps me more upright and against the ride backrest as I ride.
I have a pair of W.O.s' 577 on my '13 CVO Ultra and they're great also but they aren't adjustable and the grip angle is just a tad off for me but the Heli-bars (IMHO) are the best!
I have mine adjusted as far forward as possible and that helps me more upright and against the ride backrest as I ride.
I have a pair of W.O.s' 577 on my '13 CVO Ultra and they're great also but they aren't adjustable and the grip angle is just a tad off for me but the Heli-bars (IMHO) are the best!
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I'm not saying all bars should fit me, but at my size (which is on the low end) most bars cause me to bend my wrists into an unnatural position. Anyone with a wider frame would only feel it more substantially.
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I'm m 6'1" and my bars suit me rather nicely , I wouldn't mind a taller bar if anything , but I ride out of the cities mostly.
I don't want to catch too much more wind constantly , as I ride a 2019 RKS.
I do not like putting on the wind screen.
I don't want to catch too much more wind constantly , as I ride a 2019 RKS.
I do not like putting on the wind screen.