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Message started by mr.HUBA on 09/07/11 at 01:54:48

Title: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by mr.HUBA on 09/07/11 at 01:54:48

Which type of handlebars do you guys like?

I dig the drag style handlebars but i think those only look right with a bobber type set up.

Which kinds come stock with the bike? Bucks??

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by 12Bravo on 09/07/11 at 05:28:12

The earlier bikes all came with buck horns while the later S40 bikes come with drag bars. I can't remember the exact year the change was made, I'm thinking around 2005. It was also when the 2 piece seat was replaced with the 1 piece seat. I personally prefer the drag bars.

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by drums1 on 09/07/11 at 05:37:59

Mine is an '87 with buckhorns and single seat. My back and I prefer the buckhorns. I'm not racing, just riding. My a$$ would prefer a more comfortable seat, although the forward controls and 3" risers seem to have eased my pain somewhat. Now I just need a backrest.

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by Demin on 09/07/11 at 05:57:24

I like the drag bars.Which DID come stock on my '86.You could get them either way.Look up parts it ask for either LS650F or LS650P.Flat or pullback.

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by PerrydaSavage on 09/07/11 at 06:10:22

Having owned and Ridden both an '03 Savage and an '05 S40, I prefer the stock drag-bar set up on the S40 as opposed to the stock buckhorns on the Savage for overall Riding comfort and handling.

That said, rotating the Savage's buckhorns forward in their clamps by about an inch and a half or so made a world of difference in comfort and handling ... so I came to like the bucks too!

Aftermarket Z-bars would likely be the best of both worlds and look darn cool too!

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by arteacher on 09/07/11 at 08:19:19

Broomstick for me.

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by Sarge on 09/07/11 at 10:12:07

My 2003 Savage came with buckhorns. I recently put S40 drag style bars on it and what an improvement! More comfortable to handle and looks much better.
:)

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by Bubba on 09/07/11 at 10:45:47

I'll take drag bars any day. The buckhorns make me feel like the bike is smaller than with drags.

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by ezornes239 on 09/07/11 at 10:47:45

I have an '07 S40. I didn't like I high the stock bars were, so I put on clip-ons. I dig the look mostly, real low and mean in the front, and the ride comfort doesn't suffer that bad at all. I'm the the process of kind of mixing in parts of the Ryca kit, some bobber-esque aspects, while also leaving a stock fender and seat, for both cost purposes and having the ability to have someone else hop on th eback if needed.

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/07/11 at 10:53:16

I had bucks on a Kawa 750 years ago.. Swapped them for some Drags, much better handling,

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by EJID on 09/07/11 at 11:35:12

I like the stock 05 Drags on the stock risers, but am thinking about swapping for some 10in mini-apes or Z-bars over the winter (just want to make sure the stock cables are going to work first)

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by MotoBuddha on 09/07/11 at 13:46:21

Just my opinion, but I think the particular buckhorns Suzuki used are some of the stupidest looking bars around. If I were building a street tracker rather than a Ryca cafe racer, I'd use the buckhorn bar mounts with a bar about 29" wide, with a 2" rise and 3" pullback -- you know, "normal." ;)

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by bill67 on 09/07/11 at 13:53:43

I think a better handle bar would be like the older bikes between buckhorn as drag bars.

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by ohio thumper on 09/07/11 at 14:03:20

i started off with buck horns on my 86, they didn't stay for long and a co-worker donated a set of drag bars. those were cool looking and the bike handled great, but they made three fingers on my throttle hand go numb. bought a pair of z bars at a swap meet a couple of weeks ago, and they rock. it handles different with the z bars, but it took the numbness away. oh and the coolness factor is thru the roof 8-)

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by mmosel on 09/07/11 at 14:55:02

Love the drag bars. They aren't bone straight. The slight curve makes them very comfy. Plus they just look awesome.

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by RadRacer on 09/08/11 at 10:57:13

had bucks when i got it and switched to drag bar and now i have broomstick. drags are definately more comfy but broomsticks look even better imo

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by rik on 09/08/11 at 15:37:20

I like the drag bars on my '07, but they seem just a bit narrow for me,,, so I am going to a little wider setup...

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by mmosel on 09/08/11 at 16:31:17

Yeah I've thought about going for wider drag bars. I have long arms, might be more comfy, and it would prob look pretty tight as well.

I want to get a tkat installed first though.

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by prsavage on 09/08/11 at 23:59:13

My 1990 has stock drag bars. My wife's 2003 had the buckhorns. By far the better feel is the drag bars.

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by SoE on 09/09/11 at 12:56:54

6B606069656A6B7170040 wrote:

Broomstick for me.

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by Starlifter on 09/09/11 at 17:38:24

The drag bars are perfection for this bike.

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by just a guy on 09/21/11 at 08:29:11

I'm about 6'1 and didn't like the buckhorns - made the bike feel small and my elbows were almost in my lap.

Bought a used pair of bars off a Dyna, and love the wider grip and the fact that i can now stretch my arms a little bit - much more comfortable.

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by RC on 09/22/11 at 20:55:58

Drag bars no contest.

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by PerrydaSavage on 09/23/11 at 00:02:46

Seems like the S40's stock drags are winning out over the Savage's stock buckhorns!
Have to say that back in '06 when I still had my '03 Savage, I had a chance to Ride an aquaintence's '05 S40 and I was very surprized at the improvement in comfort and handling the drags made over the bucks ... was like Riding a whole different Bike!

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by mr.HUBA on 09/23/11 at 00:04:30

OK, so I deff dig the drag bars apposed to bucks myself.

but after seeing the bone straight BROOM's and wicked Z-BAR's look its kind of a toss up for me now...

I had my heart set on brooms, but would you need to put risers for the DRAG or BROOM type set up??

I would get Z-BAR's but I think it would need longer cables. . . and maybe risers. Im just lookin for a new handlebar thats straight and wouldnt need ANY risers off a stock 96' Savage! :D

Title: Re: Handle bar prefferances?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/23/11 at 05:07:17

Wrist angle is inclkuded in the drag bars.