Found great Handlebars for RG
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Found great Handlebars for RG
First off, I'm only 5'8" and need bars that pullback. I had already tried the WG bars (better than stock), HD pullback for the RG (way to buckhorn for me), and a stock set of bars off of a 2005 Heritage SC (for me the best of these 3). I also tried the reach seat, but that just pushes me up on the tank.
I just installed Khrome Werks "sweeper bars" P/N 300504. These bars pullback plenty and wrist position is great, real natural. These bars are fairly new and ain't in most catalogs so it is best to order direct from KW. You can see them on their website.
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I just installed Khrome Werks "sweeper bars" P/N 300504. These bars pullback plenty and wrist position is great, real natural. These bars are fairly new and ain't in most catalogs so it is best to order direct from KW. You can see them on their website.
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RE: Found great Handlebars for RG
No, everything fit ok. You do have to move the clutch cable over to left side of forks which I had already done.I used the RK clamp on top side cover bolt that others are using. That clamp I read about in another thread. Also I did the trimming deal with dremal tool to make it easier to get bottom riser bolts out.
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You'll find those bars at the bottom of http://www.khromewerks.com/handlebars.cfm
geez, I don't know if I could handle the price: $63.99
Their dimensions page shows:
width: 31.57
rise: 10.?2
pullback: 7.54 (this is deceptive `cause it appears that they measure with the bars pressed up against a vertical vs. in line with the shocks like others...)
So, relative to the Heritage bars, could you quantify your take on the added pullback and any difference in rise? How is the clearance on your windshield?
Also, what are your inseam and sleeve length? (Height is most important, but if you've got arms like an orangutan...
geez, I don't know if I could handle the price: $63.99
Their dimensions page shows:
width: 31.57
rise: 10.?2
pullback: 7.54 (this is deceptive `cause it appears that they measure with the bars pressed up against a vertical vs. in line with the shocks like others...)
So, relative to the Heritage bars, could you quantify your take on the added pullback and any difference in rise? How is the clearance on your windshield?
Also, what are your inseam and sleeve length? (Height is most important, but if you've got arms like an orangutan...
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RE: Found great Handlebars for RG
My RG is a 2004
My inseam is 30" and sleeve length is 32/33.
You're right about how the MFG measures them. And the most important measurement you left out is the angle between the upright part of the bar and the grip part of bar. More than 90 is good. That makes a big difference because you can roll the bar back as far as you need to and grips stay almost horizontal. Where I've got mine set they pullback is at least 1 1/2" more than Heritage bars.
I road bike 30 miles this afternoon and its the first time handlebars are no longer an issue. Now its time to send seat to MCC and get it narrowed at front.
My inseam is 30" and sleeve length is 32/33.
You're right about how the MFG measures them. And the most important measurement you left out is the angle between the upright part of the bar and the grip part of bar. More than 90 is good. That makes a big difference because you can roll the bar back as far as you need to and grips stay almost horizontal. Where I've got mine set they pullback is at least 1 1/2" more than Heritage bars.
I road bike 30 miles this afternoon and its the first time handlebars are no longer an issue. Now its time to send seat to MCC and get it narrowed at front.
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RE: Found great Handlebars for RG
Will these work for a new 2008 RG??? oops...saw the website, no they won't. 2008 bars out soon!!!
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I like them but it looks like they don't come drilled for internal wiring....
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