The perfect handlebars
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M handlebars Hyde
Hi,
I bought the M handlebars a few weeks ago.
When I place them in the lowest position (with the sticker of the mark up)
the bar touches the the tank badge when it bends to the fullest.
I wonder if I made some mistake isntalling it or it is normal.
How could fix it?
Hi,
I bought the M handlebars a few weeks ago.
When I place them in the lowest position (with the sticker of the mark up)
the bar touches the the tank badge when it bends to the fullest.
I wonder if I made some mistake isntalling it or it is normal.
How could fix it?
ivar
TT Racer
I'm long in the torso, short in the arms , so the stock bars works well for me too, but as said above, the looks is not optimal with the sharp bends.
Tried LSL sport touring bars, those were to narrow and far forward for me.
Also rode a BSA A65 Lightning with M-bars, fit me fine but thats a compact bike, and I think they won't fit me as good on the Bonnie. Guess the only way to find out would be to try. I'd also like to try those flat track bars.
thearcticsea
Rocker
Anyone have a shot of the clubmans?
bonnieblktrk
Scooter
I just put on these Ace from Norman Hyde. Getting accustomed. I think they make the top of the forks look tight. Is a different ride than the drag bars I had on.
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Carnation
Street Tracker
If you like the feel of the stock bars then the UK Low bars from NH end up in a very similar position, but look "right".
Mine came to me with superbars and Genmar risers; too low, too far forward for my aging body; I can't do that anymore. I'd always liked the stock bars, so I got the Bella Corse Western bars (which are very different from the New Bonneville western bars--narrower, lower). The Bella Corse bars are almost the same as the OEM bars, but a little prettier bends and maybe a little bit narrower. perfect! I can sit upright!
A decent used superbar available cheap........
A decent used superbar available cheap........
Samc, I didn't realize that the BellaCorse Western Handlebars were different from the Norman Hyde Western Handlebars, as sold by NewBonneville. One big difference: the latter require longer cables to be installed.
I'm usually only stiff-necked with regard to my unwillingness to compromise
- but I got a very stiff neck after my first ride after switching to Superbars. I'm 6'2" with longish arms, but something about the ride position doesn't agree with me. Think I'll give the BC Western bars a shot.
I'm usually only stiff-necked with regard to my unwillingness to compromise
- but I got a very stiff neck after my first ride after switching to Superbars. I'm 6'2" with longish arms, but something about the ride position doesn't agree with me. Think I'll give the BC Western bars a shot.
Easy13
Street Tracker
I went for originality. Also being a bit over 6' with a 34" sleeve, I like a little height. Further, as my bikes live in the house with me, they have to fit through a standard door and I got tired of wriggling the handlebars to fit em through.
My solution? Z Bars! A full 13 letters down the alphabet from M Bars!
My solution? Z Bars! A full 13 letters down the alphabet from M Bars!
bonnieblktrk
Scooter
I have always liked Z Bars. If they were flipped over the configuration would be similar to Ace Bars.
I like those Z-bars! Looks like they give the height you want with none of the standard bars' "kiddie tricycle" looks.
Hamr Mark
TT Racer
Ok...more handlebar questions...
I am looking at swapping out my '08 oem bars for something a bit lower. The current width works for me, so I would like to stay about that size. I really can't see myself with Ace bars, so these NH Low bars look to be pretty good. Am I reading right that they are similar in width to oem bar, they just don't rise as high? Has/does anyone use 'em?
thearcticsea
Rocker
I've got superbars. they're similar to what you're describing. you can see them on my winter project post in the project zone.