Calling all Springers!
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 254
Likes: 12
From: New Jersey
I'm considering doing the same with the Gangster Apes. The vintage look is fun to look at but it's not that great for riding any kind of distance. Until I get a second bike the Bones is going to have to be all things for me. Luckily it's pretty versatile and so far as my riding habits have changed so has my bike.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,805
Likes: 47
From: Lake Tahoe California
See:
It's a big'in!
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,805
Likes: 47
From: Lake Tahoe California
I'm considering doing the same with the Gangster Apes. The vintage look is fun to look at but it's not that great for riding any kind of distance. Until I get a second bike the Bones is going to have to be all things for me. Luckily it's pretty versatile and so far as my riding habits have changed so has my bike.
Ride safe!
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,006
Likes: 1,240
From: On the Front Range, CO
Dave, you really do have one of the nicest HS on the board.
And Zambo, that Springer Classic is very nice!
I see what you mean though. The stock bars did get uncomfortable, at least for me. It was something about the wrist angle that just didn't get me comfy for the long hauls.
Now, I could see those beach bars being pretty comfortable for long hauls. Are those Burly Bars?
And Zambo, that Springer Classic is very nice!
I see what you mean though. The stock bars did get uncomfortable, at least for me. It was something about the wrist angle that just didn't get me comfy for the long hauls.
Now, I could see those beach bars being pretty comfortable for long hauls. Are those Burly Bars?
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,805
Likes: 47
From: Lake Tahoe California
Dave, you really do have one of the nicest HS on the board.
And Zambo, that Springer Classic is very nice!
I see what you mean though. The stock bars did get uncomfortable, at least for me. It was something about the wrist angle that just didn't get me comfy for the long hauls.
Now, I could see those beach bars being pretty comfortable for long hauls. Are those Burly Bars?
And Zambo, that Springer Classic is very nice!
I see what you mean though. The stock bars did get uncomfortable, at least for me. It was something about the wrist angle that just didn't get me comfy for the long hauls.
Now, I could see those beach bars being pretty comfortable for long hauls. Are those Burly Bars?
Yeah, by BBB's are the Burly Long Horns, I think. It has been some time since I bought them. The Bars are the most comfortable I have ever had. They are 43" grip end to grip end (grips installed, of course. 39.5" bare bars, end-to-end) with 48" lever tip to lever tip. Quite the wingspan!
With the custom mount of the spring solo seat (I have to post pictures of the new 1925 tractor seat on her with the longer springs and my new lower, lower spring mounting perches), my seating position is about six inches further back then the stock seat, so the extended pullback of the bars is perfect. I think I finally nailed it.
Thanks again for the kind words.
Ride safe!
Last edited by SprungDave; Aug 3, 2013 at 10:09 AM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,805
Likes: 47
From: Lake Tahoe California
I agree, the bigger cubes and higher power make the miles go by faster!! At least my heart beats faster, for sure!!
While I have never ridden a 120+ C.I. bike (this is on purpose, as I do not want to fall in love and have to re-do my engine $$$), I think my hot-rodded 95 C.I with around 95HP/100TQ is a perfect match for the bike. Runs cool, dependably, and always has power when I want it.
But then, there could always be more power.... See, it never ends.
Damn!
Ride safe!!
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 14,778
Likes: 69
From: Badlands of ND
That is a great looking bike for sure. Over the top, without looking like it.
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