Yes, but aside from the feel and placement, I'm more interested in getting a little help with determining if the quality is "good enough" on this item, or if I should be spending a little more to get a little more. I don't intend on riding this bike as much (more of a "show" bike?) so function and comfort are secondary.
Sean On Fri, Sep 14, 2012 at 1:09 PM, Kurt Nolte <[email protected]> wrote: > My experience with drag bars was awful. I can't imagine drag bars and > forward controls being remotely comfortable. > > They definitely promoted putting far too much weight on your hands, and even > with risers were hitting the tank on my '93. > > Kurt > > On Sep 14, 2012 1:03 PM, "Sean Snell" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hey guys, >> Me and a buddy have begun stripping down my '83 CB550SC for a full >> restoration from the frame up. >> >> While we don't intend on perm-modding the bike, we were planning on a >> few part swaps (Mainly the handlebars, speedo, circle headlight, and >> adding forward controls). >> >> I've been searching around online, looking at handlebar types, and >> we've settled on "Drag Style Handlebars" as our styling choice. >> >> Now, I've seen a rather wide range in pricing for what otherwise >> appears to be the same thing; I'm talking ~$15 all the way up to >> ~$300. >> >> I've found these bars but I'm a bit skeptical because I'm fully aware >> that you get what you pay for: >> >> >> http://www.faymyersparts.com/Emgo-Street-Handlebar--Drag-Bend--Black-Black-23-12570_p_338435.html >> >> We'd like to get this project done for as little investment as >> possible, but at the same time I don't want to spend $15 and get a POS >> part that will bend the fist time I grab it, so I'm not against >> spending a little more, but I'm not sure where that cut off point is >> before the cost is no longer justified. >> >> So, opinions on aftermarket handlebars? >> >> Oh, and I know I'm going to also need 7/8" diameter risers, too. >> >> Thanks guys! >> >> Peace >> Sean >> >> (PS- Yes, pics from start to finish will be taken, just took the >> "before" pic last night!) >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> Visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US. >> >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > Visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US.
