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Message started by voldigicam on 08/02/09 at 18:43:19

Title: More fit questions - handlebars, saddle, shocks
Post by voldigicam on 08/02/09 at 18:43:19

Yup, rehashing things. Everyone likes to do that.

Sat on a Vulcan, didn't like the long front, but I liked the width of the bars. Sitting back on 2007 S40 with relatively flat bars, bent back risers. Feels as if I could do with bars about 1.5" longer on each side . I'm not sure what type or spec I'd be looking for to get those.

I'd also like them a little further forward. I'm thinking straight risers. Anyone done this? I'm presuming risers are pretty easy to get. I haven't looked!

And pretty clearly, I need to raise the rear end just a bit. Do those Intruder shocks really fit? Or is there another good replacement that isn't expensive? How high can I go? I'm sure there's some issues that might arise. Certainly I liked the height better with the shocks set on 5 as when I got it, even though I didn't like the "stun" aspect. I have this tendency to think I should just be able to go to XYZ moto parts and buy a bolt on in any length, but I suppose it's not that easy.

I'm a thinking of one of those solo seats, too, but then there's the backrest/siderail thing to deal with. I suppose I could have a comfortable solo saddle and a separate pad on the back for the occasional passenger.

I'll get some of those forward control thingies, too. Clearly useful for a person my side (5-10.5)

Thanks for any suggestions.

Title: Re: More fit questions - handlebars, saddle, shock
Post by verslagen1 on 08/02/09 at 19:40:17

Yep 30" drag bars are nice

You can turn the risers around to be more forward

Title: Re: More fit questions - handlebars, saddle, shock
Post by voldigicam on 08/02/09 at 19:50:44

The risers around the other way gives a big jump forward. Might not be good. But I'll look into the drag bars - I suppose that's the name of the general type on the bike now.

Title: Re: More fit questions - handlebars, saddle, shock
Post by Serowbot on 08/02/09 at 20:00:31

Suzuki 800 Intruder shocks, 12", about 1" more travel, the rest is sag... much softer ride,.... easy bolt-on, just check at the front pulley/beltguard for rubbing, I trimmed a bit, but eventually dumped the beltguard for other reasons...
Straight risers, homemade out of chrome BMX bicycle footpegs...

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2008%5C11%5C27%5Cbikepics-1494347-full.jpg

Title: Re: More fit questions - handlebars, saddle, shock
Post by PTRider on 08/03/09 at 20:10:15

Raising the rear will slightly increase the bike's readiness to turn and slightly decrease straight line stability. If Vol likes the Intruder shocks, I'll maybe try them as well. I wouldn't mind more height.

I like the buckhorn bars on my Savage. If you get a chance, try some before you buy anything and see if they fit you.

Title: Re: More fit questions - handlebars, saddle, shock
Post by buttgoat1 on 08/04/09 at 09:26:23

I have an 05 with the drag bars, I like them but did rotate them upwards and plan on rotating them a bit more.

I also added some foam grips that are longer than the stockers by about an inch, rather than just leave them hanging out in the air, I added some solid steel round rod in the ends of the bars.

I like the net result of slightly higher, heavier, and wider bars.