I prefer the lower bars on a bike because they force your back into good posture. The foot pegs may need to come back some to keep the rider triangle proper. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
-----Original Message----- From: Kurt Nolte <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:09:03 To: <[email protected]> Reply-To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Opinions on Handlebars? 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.
