Author Topic: Stock handlebars = Bad Ergos (Read 11637 times)

PaulVS · « **on:** May 30, 2006, 11:24:53 AM »

For those of you who wonder why your hands & wrists hurt when riding the bandit... I submit that the pull-back bend of the stock handlebars is too extreme... causing you to bend your wrists and put too much pressure on the outer part of your palms.

I just replaced mine with Bikemaster drag bars ($16 shipped from Ridenow.com) and the ergonomics are way better.

Vee Dub Nut · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2006, 03:56:54 PM »

are they 7/8inch bars?

PaulVS · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2006, 05:29:48 PM »

Quote from: Vee Dub Nut

are they 7/8inch bars?

yup.

jbrough7 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2006, 06:36:34 PM »

How tall are you, PaulVS?

lecenter · « **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2006, 06:44:19 PM »

Did you raise the bars when you put them on? Di you need new brakelines or cables?

My wrists are killing me, so I have to try something.

PaulVS · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2006, 07:00:10 PM »

I'm 6'2" with long arms (37 long shirt sleeves)

I didn't use risers, and that is kind of a trade off. I didn't need new lines at all.

I don't know if I like this much a forward-lean as these bars give... but the angle of the pull-back is DEFINITELY much better. (Gen-Mar risers would probably make it perfect, but I don't like the looks of risers.)

Just for giggles I ordered different set of Bikemaster "Superbike" handlebars that are $20 shipped from Ridenow.com to try out since it's only about a 1/2 hour job to swap them out.

If I like the Superbike bars better I'll sell these drag bars for shipping cost + $5.00 to anyone who is interested.

I also have a set of brand new Bikemaster "GP Touring Bars" that I'm selling... I ordered them and then found out they are almost identical in dimension to the stock bars. I never even mounted them on the bike. (They want a 20% re-stocking fee for me to send them back so I'm selling them cheap.)

You can see all 3 here: http://store.azmusa.com/knclubhanbla.html

jbrough7 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 30, 2006, 08:25:22 PM »

Dude, where's my handlebars?!?

Interesting post as I'm thinking of doing something. I too am tall and long of arm. Just happened by my suzi dealer and sat on a strom and thought those exact handlebars might be enough of a rise to sit me up a bit straighter. Some of those on that site you showed might do the trick, I dunno.

PaulVS · « **Reply #7 on:** May 30, 2006, 08:38:16 PM »

If you get V-Strom type bars you will need to replace all the lines. (Throttle, brake, clutch, etc.)

Sven · « **Reply #8 on:** May 30, 2006, 08:47:00 PM »

When did we start taking mod advice from Brough?

chupacabra · « **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2006, 08:01:26 AM »

I too have wanted to try the drag bars. If you find your done with them I'd be interested.

jbrough7 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2006, 03:46:19 PM »

Quote from: Sven

When did we start taking mod advice from Brough?

Since I watched the 1970's mod sqaud! I'm a styling dude! People from all over come to see what colour helmet I'm wearing! I start trends here in my little burb in the country!

RUSS M8 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 01, 2006, 08:26:46 AM »

So these bars have much less "sweep", so they are nearly straight, and it feels good? I will be buying new bars as soon as I can find some good ones for a good price, the 1G 1200 has even more rise than the 2g, so I feel like I am way up in the breeze!

roogazza · « **Reply #12 on:** June 01, 2006, 06:54:00 PM »

I've had Two bandits and I run the same as i used on RD Yamahas years ago. They are copies of CB400 Honda bars i believe. Flatter and less pull back than stock. I'm 6' with long arms (but don't touch the ground !) Gaz.

solman · « **Reply #13 on:** June 02, 2006, 02:09:54 AM »

I personally don't have any issues with my 2G 1200. I am 6'1" and I rode about 2800 miles over the course of 1 1/2 weeks. My only two issues was that my butt was getting sore and I wish I had a throttle lock.

Red01 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 02, 2006, 11:54:54 AM »

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chupacabra: I too have wanted to try the drag bars. If you find your done with them I'd be interested.

Why? Is $16 too rich for you to buy your own?