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You are probably right. Since I am now 63 years old however, I also wondering if going higher than shoulder height would stress my arms in any way on road trips? If I was sure the 17's would be comfortable, I would go with them. I guess what I need is to talk with someone who has installed 17's (or at least 16's)
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You are probably right. Since I am now 63 years old however, I also wondering if going higher than shoulder height would stress my arms in any way on road trips? If I was sure the 17's would be comfortable, I would go with them. I guess what I need is to talk with someone who has installed 17's (or at least 16's)
They key to bars is measuring several times and order bars according to your measurements. I find that closing your eyes , have a friend help. While sitting on the bike stick your hands out and have your friend measure the height , pullback ,and width of your hands. Do this several times for consistent numbers.
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Some do some don't , I went above my shoulders my hands didn't like it. I am level with my shoulders now with 14" Mayhems and have no complaints at all.
They key to bars is measuring several times and order bars according to your measurements. I find that closing your eyes , have a friend help. While sitting on the bike stick your hands out and have your friend measure the height , pullback ,and width of your hands. Do this several times for consistent numbers.
They key to bars is measuring several times and order bars according to your measurements. I find that closing your eyes , have a friend help. While sitting on the bike stick your hands out and have your friend measure the height , pullback ,and width of your hands. Do this several times for consistent numbers.
) with my bars but I also like to keep my handsbehind the batwing. A fun around town second bike use to be on my list but the
older I get I think I'll blow that off till my next life and just keep ride my dresser.
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