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Hey everyone i was just wondering what handlebars does anyone recommend to replace my stock bars now. After bringing home ( new sporty owner btw ) the other day i realized that the bars are slightly bent and im not sure what to change them to etc... the cables and stuff look like there a tad bit of room for higher bars but not sure . Any suggestions for decent handling and comfort?
Depends on what you like and what's comfortable for you. I can tell you that bent handlebars are not a good thing to have, especially if they've got a "kink". I have been using my stock bars on my '05 XL1200R with the addition of 1-1/2" risers and find the set up quite comfortable with no brake line, cable, or wiring changes needed. Recently, I've been looking at the Biltwell "Chump" bars for a possible swap and change of pace. Delboy on YouTube has a great video on installing the Chump bars and it looks like it can be done without any swaps of the brake line, cable, or wiring - but not totally sold on 'em yet.
If you're interested in going slightly higher I have my old mini ape setup for sale (bars, cables, grips). Haven't gotten around to posting it up yet. Can check them out in the first couple pics in my thread, link is in my sig. Good looking Sporty by the way, welcome to the family lol
If you're interested in going slightly higher I have my old mini ape setup for sale (bars, cables, grips). Haven't gotten around to posting it up yet. Can check them out in the first couple pics in my thread, link is in my sig. Good looking Sporty by the way, welcome to the family lol
Depends on what you like and what's comfortable for you. I can tell you that bent handlebars are not a good thing to have, especially if they've got a "kink". I have been using my stock bars on my '05 XL1200R with the addition of 1-1/2" risers and find the set up quite comfortable with no brake line, cable, or wiring changes needed. Recently, I've been looking at the Biltwell "Chump" bars for a possible swap and change of pace. Delboy on YouTube has a great video on installing the Chump bars and it looks like it can be done without any swaps of the brake line, cable, or wiring - but not totally sold on 'em yet.
Good luck, and keep us posted!
Yea I was thinking just a stock bar replacement with a rider just not sure yet
Chumps 8" are nice bars ran with them for 6 months only changed out the brake line. Now I moved to the Biltwell narrow apes 12" also very comfortable they both have similar pull back and wrist position. Might want to sit on a few bikes with different bars to get a feel. The day I sat on a 72 convinced me to go with these bars vice the stock and my knees convinced me to add forward controls. Good luck!
Depends on what you like and what's comfortable for you. I can tell you that bent handlebars are not a good thing to have, especially if they've got a "kink". I have been using my stock bars on my '05 XL1200R with the addition of 1-1/2" risers and find the set up quite comfortable with no brake line, cable, or wiring changes needed. Recently, I've been looking at the Biltwell "Chump" bars for a possible swap and change of pace. Delboy on YouTube has a great video on installing the Chump bars and it looks like it can be done without any swaps of the brake line, cable, or wiring - but not totally sold on 'em yet.
Good luck, and keep us posted!
I had the R bar on my 1200L. I liked them well enough at first but it just wasn't perfect. Installed the Chumps and found perfection.
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Any bar suggestions
