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#258926 ghostrider69 (User) Give in to the Rider Within Fresh Boarder Posts: 44 What Bars for Leaning back??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago   This question has probabley already been asked, but here it goes anyways... Ok, guys, quick question, I am looking for some handlebars that will let me lean back on my backrest better, I bought some 10" apes, but they dont pull back anymore than what I have now, which is stock bars on 4" risers. They only lift up not toward me. What do yall think is the best bars to get to be able to lean back more but stay comfortable?   Logged     Last Edit: 2010/02/19 22:27 By ghostrider69.     The administrator has disabled public write access. #258932 Mr_Shamrock (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 2901 Re:What Bars for Leaning back??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago   There are many different styles that will get you back where you want. It really depends on the look you are going after. Your best bet is probably to get someone to help you and sit on the bike where you want to be and have your helper measure the amount of rise, pullback, and width you are looking for. Personally 16" apes are the most comfortable. I know that's not much help. Good luck!   Logged     Last Edit: 2010/02/20 06:18 By Mr_Shamrock.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #258936 TampaSVT (User) Life is hard. It's harder if yer' stupid(J.Wayne) Platinum Boarder Posts: 4599 Re:What Bars for Leaning back??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago   Sounds like somebody needs a set of apes... Rich   Logged     2008 Road Star Tricky Air Ride(remote controlled) 6-degree Raked Front-end Ape Hangers w/Internal Throttle & Wiring RoadHouse Dooleys Bunch of chrome Online Album http://www.TampaSVT.com   The administrator has disabled public write access. #258941 jamie99roadstar (User) As confused as a hungry baby in a topless bar. Platinum Boarder Posts: 3364 Re:What Bars for Leaning back??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago   +3 on the apes. You can always lean them back to sit further into the backrest.   Logged     Feenstras Towing   The administrator has disabled public write access. #258954 tsladden (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 579 Re:What Bars for Leaning back??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago   Went with Barrons risers. I'm not into the apes. The ones I put on are 2-3" setback and no rise. The suggestion about having a friend measure what you need while you sit on the bike is very good advice. Remember if you go very far ack or up, new brake lines itc. will be necessary. Wiht the Barrons I didn't have to change any of that out. Different strokes for different folks.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #258970 Clifford (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1781 Re:What Bars for Leaning back??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago   ghostrider69 wrote: Ok, guys, quick question, I am looking for some handlebars that will let me lean back on my backrest better, I bought some 10" apes, but they dont pull back anymore than what I have now, which is stock bars on 4" risers. They only lift up not toward me. What do yall think is the best bars to get to be able to lean back more but stay comfortable? You might try leaning the bars to the rear a bit. loosen the riser clamps a bit, reposition the bar and retighten the clamps. Bars are normally installed in line with the struts, but they don't have to be. Clifford   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #259039 ghostrider69 (User) Give in to the Rider Within Fresh Boarder Posts: 44 Re:What Bars for Leaning back??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago   I wonder if there are any other risers that would bring my bars back further? I have 4.5" riser now, I think. I seen a pair of 5.5" risers on ebay, dont know if just 1 inch would make a difference.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #259041 GJCARVING (User) Wether you think you can or can't, your right... Platinum Boarder Posts: 1063 Re:What Bars for Leaning back??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago   You could use the risers you have and get some bars with more pullback than stock such as Starbars, or Nostalgia Bars...   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #259091 N0THD (User) Always getting there- never done. Expert Boarder Posts: 461 Re:What Bars for Leaning back??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago   One of these guys has some upside down beach bars on big risers, they have to be far enough back and they look pretty damn cool, too. BTW my right side up beach bars are pretty good for that, too.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #259097 Greeny (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 502 Re:What Bars for Leaning back??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago   Hi'ya ghostrider.... I would also have to vote for beach bars. I use the Nostalgia bar on stock risers. I can lean back pretty good into the seat. I used to use a backrest when I had the stock seat but kinda got used to running without it now. Running around town isn't as much of a problem as you'd think. Long trips are a breeze as there's usually a big ole bag of clothes behind you to lean into. I'm 6'2" with long arms which would make a difference too. One last thought. Moving the floorboards forward a few inches kinda forces you to lean back as well. Something to think about. Regards.....greeny   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access.

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