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After about a year of riding around with 14" Gangster Apes I officially decided they were just not comfortable to me.
I did a little looking around and found a set of 9.5" Flanders buckhorns and thought they might fit the bill...a little bit lower...a little bit norrower...and a ton of pullback.
So I switched back to stock riser, ran the wires through the bars and BAM! Instant comfort.
I really enjoy the way these feel and look. I think it give the bike a little more classic appeal.
A little bonus: the stock risers allow me easy access to the allen bolts unlike the Carlini springer risers so I can adjust the bars back a little and snap on my detachable windshield for long rides.
How's the change I wrist angle, looks like a big difference. Those 14s were pretty high, but I think a knuckles forward grip is more comfortable. I guess that's why they make all kinds of bars! Current bars definitely suit the springer style more though.
How's the change I wrist angle, looks like a big difference. Those 14s were pretty high, but I think a knuckles forward grip is more comfortable. I guess that's why they make all kinds of bars! Current bars definitely suit the springer style more though.
It is a big difference but I think the wrist angle is the best part of these bars.
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Another bar change.
