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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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Do what makes the bike more enjoyable to you so that you will ride it more.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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I also say bars. Is your bike still under warranty, I see its a 2012. Might be worth considering if doing cams will affect your warranty.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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upgrade the suspension.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 07:55 AM
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do whatever you want.
then, let us know what you like or dislike.
asking the internet to make your decisions is crazy.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 08:18 AM
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If you are uncomfortable with the stock bars, then go that way. If you are doing it because of the way they look, you will enjoy the way the cams feel more.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 08:36 AM
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I'm on my 4th Harley and the Handle Bars were the best thing I changed on all of them.
If you are thinking you need to change them, you do.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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Cams.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Comfort 1st. What good are cams if you can't ride it. If you are comfortable on it now and just want bars for looks, then go with the cams.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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I was against apes or monkey bars on fairing bikes at first. I thought they were ugly and ridiculous looking and very impractical. Then maybe because I was seeing more of them they really started to grow on me and I liked the looks.
But I thought how the blood would run outta your arms and be very uncomfortable for touring and only good for looks ( which I had originally not liked ) and street/town riding.
Then I noticed a lot of geezers like me running them....and talked about how it made their backs feel better so I finally snapped and put a set of 12"ers on. .
Shoulda did this years ago ! As long as you keep them below your shoulders and have pullback for a little bend in your elbow they make a world of difference in comfort. No problems with arms going numb in the least and they put me in a more upright position that keeps my back straight and you can ride longer more comfortably ( you still want a little total upper body lean forward to keep all your weight off your butt ).Also being wider relaxes my neck muscles. Taller makes low speed manuavering easier.
I love them !
 
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by drukanfu
I was against apes or monkey bars on fairing bikes at first. I thought they were ugly and ridiculous looking and very impractical. Then maybe because I was seeing more of them they really started to grow on me and I liked the looks.
But I thought how the blood would run outta your arms and be very uncomfortable for touring and only good for looks ( which I had originally not liked ) and street/town riding.
Then I noticed a lot of geezers like me running them....and talked about how it made their backs feel better so I finally snapped and put a set of 12"ers on. .
Shoulda did this years ago ! As long as you keep them below your shoulders and have pullback for a little bend in your elbow they make a world of difference in comfort. No problems with arms going numb in the least and they put me in a more upright position that keeps my back straight and you can ride longer more comfortably ( you still want a little total upper body lean forward to keep all your weight off your butt ).Also being wider relaxes my neck muscles. Taller makes low speed manuavering easier.
I love them !
You wouldnt believe how many people didnt like the way they look and talk about riding with your arms all up in the air,then sit on my bike and have me order them and install them on there bikes. Everyone has the "vision" of apehangars being two foot tall and uncomfortable,until they actually try a bike with some on it."not two foot though" lol But on a side note,they are not for everyone. Thank God.
 
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