Handlebars

[one2dmax]

I've got some risers but I think they are 2". My bar E is the same pullback as the drag bar but with a rise built into it.

Sean

 

[Gally]

What is the most comfortable dragbar that can be installed without changing any cables,hoses, etc?

Love the look, and seems it would be more comfortable than stock.:confused2:

 

[Redbone]

I am running drag bars on mine. What a huge possitive difference it made in the feel of control and cosmetic appearance. The only problem is I wish I could have my drag bars a lil higher about 1 in and 1 wider on each end. Any solutions to a 1 in riser?

I don't know if this would fit what you need or not?

 

[4gasem]

What is the most comfortable dragbar that can be installed without changing any cables,hoses, etc?

Love the look, and seems it would be more comfortable than stock.:confused2:

I am running a 31 or 32 inch Flanders drag bar on mine with stock parts. I now have different stainless lines but the stockers fit with no issues. I like them because they are wider than most which allows proper routing of cables and lines.:thumbs up: Mine are black but they make chrome as well. Check out my garage pics.

 

[COP RUNNER]

I ALSO HAVE FLANDERS BLACK POWDERCOATED WIDE DRAG BARS , & I LOVE THEM , I RAN MY CLUCH & FRONT BRAKE LINES CRISS-CROSS BEHIND THE HEADLIGHT, MUCH CLEANER LOOK ! AND THE BARS ARE GREAT ! :cheers:

 

[Gally]

I am running a 31 or 32 inch Flanders drag bar on mine with stock parts.

Thats exactly the look I am after... Any idea where I can buy on-line as I would have to get them shipped. I could go with chrome or black and would match up good....Oh....the mirror finishes it nice...where are they from?

 

[Gally]

Are these the specs? $87.95

B23: 7/8" Flanders Drag Handlebar Wide Center:
Measurements
[SIZE=-1]Degree of Bend: [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]18 degrees[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1] Pullback:[/SIZE][SIZE=-1]3.5"[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1] Center: [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]9"[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1] Width:[/SIZE][SIZE=-1] 31"[/SIZE]
Diameter: 7/8"

 

[KJShover]

I have never been happy with the narrow standard bars fitted to the stock V-max and have planned to evolve the setup for some time.

I feel the shortcomings can be summarized as;

1)They are too narrow to provide a proper bracing geometry between the rider?s arms and the front suspension.
2)They are set too far back from the upper fork yoke for the rider to experience the tactile feedback that allows a rider to ?feel? the road.
3)They don?t allow the rider?s weight to be directly transmitted to the front suspension under braking.
4)They force the rider to adopt an upright riding position, which causes the rider to act as a natural windsock at highway speeds.

My favorite riding position is to have the hand grips forward of the standard setup and lower than the standard setup. I also like the bars to be angled down like the down stroke of a bird?s wing. That is a more natural grip for me.

I tried a set of drag bars that I scored as a freebie.

They definitely improved the control, ?feel? and geometry issues but they were too low to allow the handlebar controls to clear the faux tank. To obtain safe clearance I had to either twist the bars up (like the upstroke of a birdwing) and sacrifice comfort or put handlebar risers on the crown and get rid the really cool V-max alloy that sets off the instrument cluster. Both solutions are unacceptable.

They were also black and that does not go with the polished alloy on the front of my bike.

While looking around for a set of chrome drag bars I came across these bars by Tommaselli. The mounting combinations are huge because you can adjust the bars at the fork crown and the slope of the hand grips.

The combination allows you to set them up to mimic the stock riding position or simulate clip-on bars.

I set mine up for the forward position I wanted, the height I wanted and the downward slope of the handgrips I wanted.

The difference in rider comfort, road feel and stability at any speed is dramatic. The riding position also allows the rider to easily shift a butt from one side of the seat to the other when cornering. Cornering can now be an active participation sport on my V-max instead of a spectator sport.

?and I think it looks pretty mad.

What do you think?

I'm likeing them, where did you score them and for how much? :clapping:

 

[gleno]

I bought mine in Sydney. Where are you?

Some links that may help.

http://www.domino-group.com/en/company/intro.aspx
http://www.domino-group.com/en/wherebuy/dealers.aspx
http://www.motocicliveloci.it/inglese/catalogue/manubri_uk.htm

 

[Gally]

Im in Dubai, the UK websites are probably best for shipping, although I go to the states a bit and can pick up a few bits while there.

Ill check those out.

 

[mnmax]

Look at wild hair accessories for bars. the have drag bars but not in the thumbnail. read the print thayare called HAG 6 or 7. VMOA members get 10% disc.

http://www.whaccessories.com/Handle Dragbar List.htm

 

[-Lee-]

Look at wild hair accessories for bars. the have drag bars but not in the thumbnail. read the print thayare called HAG 6 or 7. VMOA members get 10% disc.

http://www.whaccessories.com/Handle Dragbar List.htm

The HAG6 and HAG7 bars are from a company called Hagen in Furth. (near Nuernberg). I have HAG7 low-rise bars on my Max. They are 30" long with about a 1" rise and very minimal pull back. I love them. Here is a link: http://www.hagenmotorsport.de/lenker/alulenker/hagen-alu-lenker-low-rise.html?vids=34

If you are going to order from Wildhair be ready for the price to be far more than advertised. Unless they keep these in stock (doubtful) then they will have to order them from here in Germany. Today $1 is only worth €0.6155 so you have to ask yourself if you need an $80 handlebar or not.

Good luck!

 

[shawn kloker]

I had a broom stick bar before with no pullback.I rode with it for a week or so and threw it away.It totally killed my wrists and forearms.It was a shame,it looked cool as hell.

 

[Lugan]

Resurrecting an old thread, but wanted to chime in that those "gleno" bars look great. I've been thinking about something similar having come across with a Honda 599 with a set of these recently:

http://www.suburban-machinery.com/sv650.htm
Another interesting set, though wrong bends:
http://www.amazon.com/Race-Shop-Chromoly-Handlebars-CB-10-2R/dp/B002VVCSTM

I'm a tall guy too (6'4), so anything to stretch me out on these small bikes is needed. If anyone has tried something similar, I'd like to hear (and see!) about it.

 

[BOOST]

I just bought drag bars from UFO on Ebay. $40 shipped...made in USA. 1 hour install, no alterations or surprises. Clears the faux tank with ease. Looks bad azz and fits me perfectly. I am 5'11". Dan

 

[brad bruggeman]

does anyone make handlebars that pull back to you like a cruiser for a 1st gen vmax,without having to modify any cables or fluid lines?i hate having to lean forward,after 100 miles or so it starts to get a little uncomfertable.i have 1.5 riser but it"s still not enough.

 

[ninjaneer]

does anyone make handlebars that pull back to you like a cruiser for a 1st gen vmax,without having to modify any cables or fluid lines?i hate having to lean forward,after 100 miles or so it starts to get a little uncomfertable.i have 1.5 riser but it"s still not enough.

did you see what morley's muscle offers? ask one2dmax (sean morley) what each entails as far as whether or not cable modifications are in order.

 

[PATMAX]

Stock bars flipped upside down with some risers is cheap and foolproof (fitwise) way to go if you want to try it.

 

[firefly]

Risers also help putting the handle bar in the optimum position for your body dimensions, its amazing how it affects your control over the bike,
these risers were suggested by a fellow member here not to long ago, I bought them, they are very high quality & the pivoting feature makes getting the right position easily. the 2 inch one does not need longer throttle cables.
http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showitems.cgi?subcat_id=268

 

[Diablotin]

Few month ago I saw them. They are really nice. I was wondering how they will fit and affect clearance.

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