10" vs 12" Monkey bagger bars
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From: Kewanee, IL.
Looks like 10" Monkey Bars are on my "to do" list! :-)
I went with the 10" because I wanted my hands higher than the stock position, but not higher than my shoulders. This is purely a comfort and control thing, as I think SG's with 12" bars look better.
But I was thinking long-distance comfort and my arms/hands not getting tired and all that.
For my size (5'8"), the 10" are prefect.
My hands are about 1/2" below my shoulders and even 10-12 hours on the road my arms never get tired.
So no, I never wish I'd have gotten 12" instead, but I freely admit that they look great, and if you're a taller person they may be just as comfy.
But I was thinking long-distance comfort and my arms/hands not getting tired and all that.
For my size (5'8"), the 10" are prefect.
My hands are about 1/2" below my shoulders and even 10-12 hours on the road my arms never get tired.
So no, I never wish I'd have gotten 12" instead, but I freely admit that they look great, and if you're a taller person they may be just as comfy.
Correct.
Mostly
Throttle and brake were no problem.
The clutch was extended to as far as it could physically go & I ended up getting a longer one just to be sure.
But if you take the time and effort, you can probably set it up to be ok with the stock one. Have heard of a lot of people still running stock.
Mostly
Throttle and brake were no problem.
The clutch was extended to as far as it could physically go & I ended up getting a longer one just to be sure.
But if you take the time and effort, you can probably set it up to be ok with the stock one. Have heard of a lot of people still running stock.
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Well maybe you may need to replace the cable as stated
