Drag bars

[Poolio]

Put the new bike master drag bars on with my 13 yr old son this weekend, for $20 im very happy. Went on easy, don't hit the tank. Mirrors could use some stretching lol. I'm a 6' 4" tall rider and for me it's more comfortable and I believe easy to corner with. Ordered new grips but became imaptient. Once I figure how to post a pic I will. Love the forum, a guy already reached out and offered some great advice and offered to hook me up with a few guys who are vmax enthusiasts and a local vmax ride this summer. Thank you

 

[Biker Dash]

How wide are the bars?

 

[eggohead]

Last year I thought hard about drag bars. I ended up getting black sport bike bars from Sean.. Love them, only issue was I cracked the top of the handlebar clamp, but got another from Sean also...

 

[Lew L]

About the mirrors-----
Consider bar end mirrors:ummm: Mine work fine, weren't much $, look good, easy to install. No more elbows in the mirror.

" First rule of Italian driving---- What's behind you is of no importance. ( From the movie "Gumball rally")

Lew

 

[95spfldmax]

Welcome to The Forum Poolio.......and your in my neighborhood as well.......

 

[timscues]

I went with the drag bars and there great also put on bar end mirrors with I would have went with them years ago.

 

[Redbone]

I too have drag bars (31.5"/ Flanders C23, I think) and bar end mirrors. No more shoulders and a glance gives me an update of what's happening behind me.

 

[robmac]

I had the UFO drag bars on but felt they were too narrow (27" from memory) so I bought a set of 31.5" drag bars from ebay somewhere in China for about $20 delivered and they are great. I used them as a chin up bar for a week to gain some confidence that they weren't going to snap before fitting them lol

 

[Poolio]

Bars are super comfortable and I feel more in control riding. Got shafted on some chinese grips but oh well. I'm gonna pick up a set of the bar end mirrors. Thanks for the suggestion. I believe the bars are 30". Went with no risers and still feel great. Nice to be on a site where people know their stuff and are willing to stick a hand out. I'm in love with the bike, ridden a lot of bikes. Nothing says hold on like this one!

 

[Traumahawk]

Because your leaning forward.....the steering should be more solid as well. Congrats. Can you post some pics as well?

 

[Dragmaxster]

About the mirrors-----
Consider bar end mirrors:ummm: Mine work fine, weren't much $, look good, easy to install. No more elbows in the mirror.

" First rule of Italian driving---- What's behind you is of no importance. ( From the movie "Gumball rally")

Lew

Gotta love german drivers.

 

[Biker Dash]

I'm considering these bars through Dennis Kirk. I just gotta find out how much pullback they have. (looking for less than stock)
RSI 31.5" snowmobile bars

What are the stock dimensions of the V-Max bars, anyways?

 

[Traumahawk]

I'm considering these bars through Dennis Kirk. I just gotta find out how much pullback they have. (looking for less than stock)
RSI 31.5" snowmobile bars

What are the stock dimensions of the V-Max bars, anyways?

They are 7/8's and about 31.5 inches.

 

[Redbone]

My stock bars were 7/8" in diameter/ 27.5" wide which is what I thought was a stock dimension.

 

[Biker Dash]

They are 7/8's and about 31.5 inches.

NO ****! Just like it says in Dennis Kirk! What about pullback? /)_<

My stock bars were 7/8" in diameter/ 27.5" wide which is what I thought was a stock dimension.

What is the pullback on the stock bars?

 

[Traumahawk]

NO ****! Just like it says in Dennis Kirk! What about pullback? /)_<



What is the pullback on the stock bars?

Dont know....you can do what I did....and grab a tape measure.

 

[Redbone]

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Here's what I found on it: http://www.sideroadcycles.com/AmericanMotorcycles/Handlebars/Stock_Bars.html

 

[rusty]

Here's the bars I put on mine, cut 2in off the ends:biglaugh: :biglaugh:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bike-It-Gold-Universal-Street-Drag-Handle-Bars-7-8-22-2mm/191544395965?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29006%26meid%3D8950e08597e641eab1858a16395ec6d9%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D300935474265&rt=nc http://www.ebay.com/itm/Drag-Bars-7...005&rk=4&rkt=6&mehot=ag&sd=191544395965&rt=nc

 

[robmac]

Here's the bars I put on mine, cut 2in off the ends:biglaugh: :biglaugh:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Drag-...ted-/300935474265?hash=item461126ec59&vxp=mtr

Did you try it first before cutting them? The bike turns so much quicker with less effort with the wider bars..

 

[rusty]

Did you try it first before cutting them? The bike turns so much quicker with less effort with the wider bars..

Yes I did, the bars where way to wide for me with my short arms & legs :rofl_200: