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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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I used to have a KZ1000 that I put drags on...for about 10 minutes! I pulled back in the garage and put the sock bars back on...just wasn't for me. I found them uncomfortable, especially on the back and shoulders. Some love 'em, some don't. I don't.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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Wow, thanks for the really good info everyone.&nbsp\\; I'll probably end up doing it as they do look awesome.&nbsp\\; But with maybe 4" risers and some pullback (any suggestions w/ pics?)&nbsp\\; Plus, some more pictures would be nice.....thanks.
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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IMO the risers ruin the look of drag bars......They changed my posture zero to none and I find them more comfortable than the stock as far as shoulders/arms/wrists go.&nbsp\\; The pull back on mine (about 4") is&nbsp\\;close to&nbsp\\;stock....they're just 6" lower
 
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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drags rock, get the ones with the slight bend in the handgrip area, these allow for a LOT of adjustment, and are way more comfortable than the straight drags.&nbsp\\;
 
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