Monkey Bars Pullback question?

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Aug 19, 2012 | 10:43 PM

#31

Mixter

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Apparently they are coming out with 10" prime apes in a month or so. Going to wait for those.

Aug 20, 2012 | 07:01 PM

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raynorbrad123

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im 5'7 and i got wild chubbs 14 and i cant stand them my shoulder hurt like hell im thinking its not really the height but the width its 38 wide im having to switch them and thinking that the py monkeys are like 33 1/2 with would i think sovle the hurting bc im not streched out so far im trying to find a cheap bar with the same specs before i drop that money anyone got any suggestions

Aug 20, 2012 | 07:12 PM

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Deuuuce

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Here's the thing - I looked at pullback as also being the angle of the grips. I prefer mine straighter than angled in.

HOWEVER, on the SG you can simply intall the bars at whatever angle you want. So I wouldn't worry about that aspect so much.

Aug 20, 2012 | 07:54 PM

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simpkinst

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mixter

I am looking at getting a set of PYO Monkey Bars or some RSD bars etc...the dilemma I am having is that I have shorter arms. I find the stock bars need to come back about an inch or two.

1- What's the pullback like on the monkey bars? I know it lists the measurements on the website but what's the real life comparison to stock for pullback?
2- Can you rotate the bars back to create more pullback...and if so does anyone know if it can be close to stock or a bit more?

I've looked at other apes but really like the sharp angled look or the Monkey bars and RSD bars. Was also looking at the new adjustable Arlen Ness bars

Cheers,
Mickey

"Can you rotate the bars back to create more pullback"

NO. I think you are misunderstanding what Pullback means. Pull back is the angle of the end of the bars. Think of drag bars having zero pullback and the old buck horn style bars as having "a lot" of pull back.

All bars (except drag bars) can be rotated towards or way from the rider as much or little as needed. This does not effect the pullback in any shape or form.

Also - pullback is not a standard - each bar has different pull back. You need to know what is comfortable for you. The pullback dictates the angle of your hand position....too much pullback puts a weird angle on your wrist.

Aug 23, 2012 | 02:43 PM

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SportsterBB

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On the 10" bar installation do you need to change your clutch and brake cables??

Aug 23, 2012 | 04:24 PM

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mike1158

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From: new jersey

on 10" Monkey bars... i say YES..and i just did the install this past spring.

I have seen posts where some guys have said they "made it work" but honestly i don't see how it could've been done. MAYBE by not running the lines in through the fairing like they are supposed to be...but, I.M.O. that would look half assed....
I went +4 on both, honestly +2 might've even been enough but there is a VERY minimal cast difference in buying +2 and +4 lines so why not have a little breathing room.

p.s. don't know if i mentioned it but, I LOVE THESE BARS !

Aug 23, 2012 | 04:32 PM

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mike5511

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From: NW Arkansas

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Originally Posted by mike1158

i'm 5'6 and i have 10" Monkey bars....they fit me great... my bike feels SOOOOOOOO much better then stock.
I went with 10s cuz They are plenty tall for me... and i didn't want my hands up over the fairing.....
Install is a whole other story... NOT EASY... but worth it... i am always getting compliments and most important is the I love they way they feel

Those look good but they look like they are up over the fairing to me???