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jkeeton81 12-24-2008 09:20 AM

Sorry, Another Nighttrain handlebar question
 
I got the Night Train on order, But I cant decide what bars I want. Im torn between Apes, Pull backs and the street slammers. Im 6ft 1 and want something comfortable not needing to lean too much. im in iraq right now so I cant go to the shops and try them out. Any suggestions and pics would be GREAT. Thanks

sportncruise 12-24-2008 09:27 AM


Originally Posted by jkeeton81 (Post 4277215)
I got the Night Train on order, But I cant decide what bars I want. Im torn between Apes, Pull backs and the street slammers. Im 6ft 1 and want something comfortable not needing to lean too much. im in iraq right now so I cant go to the shops and try them out. Any suggestions and pics would be GREAT. Thanks

Do you want to change the bars for looks or do you think the drags will be uncomfortable?
I have a bad back and have gotten rid of many bikes because I couldn't ride 100 miles without being uncomfortable.
I am 6ft and am very comfortable with the stock bars. You actually aren't that far away from the bars with the seating position.

jkeeton81 12-24-2008 09:37 AM

More for looks really. I just hear different stories bout people getting back pains

chrome-dome-dave 12-24-2008 09:41 AM

I have had many different bars, from drag bars to apes. My apes are comfortable, Ive riden for 5 hours with them and had no pains anywhere. When i had my drag bars i would get a pain in my shoulder blade area. I think it was from the bars be to short for me. Im 6'1" myself and my apes are 10" with 2" risers.

mopardave 12-24-2008 09:43 AM

I have a nice set of black pullbacks I would sell. I had purchased them and then changed my mind on where I was going! LOL they are a little bit wider than the stockers and lean back about 3" (maybe). 1.25" w/flush mount Arlen Ness chrome and poly mounts and the Arlen Ness roller throttle bearing. Nice bars. $150 takes em if ya want em! I'll get some pics to ya if you are interested.

deadeye 12-24-2008 09:46 AM

I found that the narrow width of the NT bars was the real cause of my pain. You don't need a lot of pullback to be comfortable at your height. My T-bars only have a few inches pullback but are a about 4 inches wider. Most t-bars can use the stock wires and cables I think, so its a $100-$200 upgrade. Apes mean changing cables so they will run a couple hundred more installed.

sportncruise 12-24-2008 10:06 AM


Originally Posted by deadeye (Post 4277324)
I found that the narrow width of the NT bars was the real cause of my pain. You don't need a lot of pullback to be comfortable at your height. My T-bars only have a few inches pullback but are a about 4 inches wider. Most t-bars can use the stock wires and cables I think, so its a $100-$200 upgrade. Apes mean changing cables so they will run a couple hundred more installed.

For comfort I can agree with this 100%.

Suffergauge 12-24-2008 10:27 AM

I went with apes and have no regrets. Pullbacks would be cheaper but it's not about $$ it's abuout comfort right
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...019081431a.jpg

57RebelRocker 12-24-2008 10:37 AM

found apes to be comfortable and the look is undeniable


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