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Old May 15, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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Default SG handlebar options ... besides apes?

Time for new bars, before I give in and just get some kind of apes, I was wondering if anyone has actually ridden or installed any other type of bar? I would love to get something different. I was looking at BRs site, they have a big variety of bars, primarily various types of apes as usual, however, they do have some difefrent styles such as Bus bars, beach style bars, and he will basically build anything you want. Ive looked at the Sinister SG drag bars (not a fan), the Burly Bikin Beach Bars (look pretty cool but very basic), etc but just not sure how they will feel on the road? I'm looking for different but comfortable, yeah I know good luck.

http://www.brcustomcycles.com/Bagger_Bars_FRB6.php

The Burly Bikini Bar on a SG, they look good, pretty basic in appearance, but difefrent.
 
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Old May 15, 2013 | 10:32 AM
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I'd think you need to look at several factors, mostly your height/reach and what you find comfortable, and what look you're going for on your bike. For me, I'm old enough that I'll choose comfort over style if I have to choose...

I'd like to raise my bars just a bit, but don't want to get too far above the fairing, since I'm usually a 3 or 3 1/2 season rider - I like the extra wind protection I get. I do like the look of those bars in the pic you posted but I'm not sure if I'd like the feel of 'em...
 
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Old May 15, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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Klockwerks ergo bars
Wild Ones - several options for the SG without going to apes
Krhomewerks +2 and the 2+2

I needed bars that came back more, were a little higher than the stock bars , had a better wrist angle and still wanted my hands behind the fairing. I went with the Krhomewerks +2 and they worked out very well.
 
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Old May 15, 2013 | 10:47 AM
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I ended up buying these Road 6 Customs 10" bars. They put my hands level with my shoulders and my only slightly above the fairing.

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Like many on this site. KW Sweepers +2.

Nice lookin' ride OP.

Be careful w/your choices for handebars.
It's not as easy as you think..
 
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Old May 15, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by lionsm13
Like many on this site. KW Sweepers +2.

Nice lookin' ride OP.

Be careful w/your choices for handebars.
It's not as easy as you think..
Thanks, and understood about it "not" being so easy to choose, it certainly isnt for me at least, plus its an expensive experiment for sure if you arent certain about your decision.

Ive seen the KW stuff, definately cant beat their prices thats for sure, wow, under $100 for most bars!!
 
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Old May 15, 2013 | 12:23 PM
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I'm very happy with my sweepers.

 
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Old May 15, 2013 | 09:11 PM
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I have Wild 1 575's and am very happy with them

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