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It's a matter of opinion, I suppose. I'm not a fan of T-bars. To each their own,
I agree in that I don't like the current trend of "T-Bars"....
As you said... to each their own... but just for the sake of discussion....
I find enough subtle differences between "T Bars" and "Drag bars" that I like the drag bars....
IMHO, drag bars are not as high (not more than a 4-6" rise). They also don't go straight up, they have pullback...
When I bought my then new, '78 FXS, I was planning on changing out the OEM drag bars fairly quickly.... That is until I rode it for a couple hundred miles. The drag bars won me over...
Here's a pic of my '78 FXS, followed by a comparison between what I call "T Bars" and then "drag bars"...
My 2 cents based on me being one who changes his mind often and 2nd guesses everything.
I would NOT be in a hurry, ride around with it awhile as stock bars my hurt your shoulder like it does me. You may kick yourself for changing them.
I had KST bars installed on my Street Glide at a bike rally for $700 +/-. after I had stock bars for a year. Way less $ than my dealer so I would give it some time and perhaps change out at your next rally and keep in mind, MOST folks don't like stock bars so just be 100%. Thats my 2 cents...
Thanks for all the feedback. I found the bars comfortable but I just don't like the big gap between the top of the bars and headlight. I have found a solution that will fill this gap and provide me with something useful. I'll get a fork/roll bag and place it in the gap, ride the bike for a while and see how I like the handlebars. A lot cheaper than replacing them.
Good call on leaving those bars on and giving them a try. As u mentioned already, they are comfortable.
I put a handlebar bag on mine as well. I like the look of the drags bars, with or with out the bag. Just find it very handy for holding paper work, wallet, hat and other small items.
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