Uncomfortable on new ultra
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From: 46th State, USA
It's a bit ridiculous that so many has to try several different sets of handlebars before finding something that fits their needs. I know guys that have gone through 3 or 4 sets.
I'm sure the dealers are crying all the way to the bank because we don't like their stock handlebars.
It’s a conspiracy I tell ya, a conspiracy. If I had the money spent on handlebars and seat only, I would probably be a multi-millionaire.
Here's a chart that may help you deciding on the right handlebars for your scoot.
I'm sure the dealers are crying all the way to the bank because we don't like their stock handlebars.
It’s a conspiracy I tell ya, a conspiracy. If I had the money spent on handlebars and seat only, I would probably be a multi-millionaire.
Here's a chart that may help you deciding on the right handlebars for your scoot.
Last edited by shortride; Aug 31, 2010 at 06:41 AM.
Road Captain
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From: South Florida
Even after spending $500 on a Harley backrest I can't get comfortable on this bike. My back, mostly upper, and shoulders ache after a few miles. I've rode bikes for years and never had this prob lem before. It feals like I am reaching for the handle bars. I am 5-11 and 180 lbs and my feet can sit flat on the pavement no problem. Before I waste more money does anyone else have this problem or a solution for it. Thanks.
DJK
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cass
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From: Albuquerque New Mexico
Even after spending $500 on a Harley backrest I can't get comfortable on this bike. My back, mostly upper, and shoulders ache after a few miles. I've rode bikes for years and never had this prob lem before. It feals like I am reaching for the handle bars. I am 5-11 and 180 lbs and my feet can sit flat on the pavement no problem. Before I waste more money does anyone else have this problem or a solution for it. Thanks.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Chicago NW suburbs, Illinois
Its a reoccuring theme for Ultra owners. The bars harley chose to use are ridiculously low and the pull back is almost non existant. I am 6 foot tall and I like to sit straight up but with these bars I even have to lean forward when holding on.
I have not changed out the bars yet but have also been told by the dealer as Bobros mentioned, that the brake cables also need to be changed. AND they don't make longer black cables so you would have to get braided cables, how convienent. anyways they are quoting between 1000 to 1200.00 for the entire job including the bars. Its BS if you ask me. You wonder who the genius was that decided on those stock bars for the Ultra's?
I have not changed out the bars yet but have also been told by the dealer as Bobros mentioned, that the brake cables also need to be changed. AND they don't make longer black cables so you would have to get braided cables, how convienent. anyways they are quoting between 1000 to 1200.00 for the entire job including the bars. Its BS if you ask me. You wonder who the genius was that decided on those stock bars for the Ultra's?
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