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Message started by Bobster on 06/08/06 at 17:02:43

Title: Installed drag bar!
Post by Bobster on 06/08/06 at 17:02:43

It went ok. Took some time though. I went for a short ride and i like it better.
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/1139/10003449zh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Title: Re: Installed drag bar!
Post by Bobster on 06/08/06 at 17:05:21

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/2161/10003450vi.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Title: Re: Installed drag bar!
Post by STLBrown on 06/08/06 at 18:32:15

Looks good. From the pics it looks like you installed that bar without any risers. Is it going to hit the sides of the tank? This is the look I want as well and I would be very happy not to have to buy any risers.

Thanks,
CB

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Post by sluggo on 06/08/06 at 18:46:33

i;ve got the same set on thumper, the touch on the gas cap during a full stop turn, but who does that anyway.

Title: Re: Installed drag bar!
Post by divecop on 06/08/06 at 20:11:37

WOW Bobster:

Those bars look great on your bike...thanx for sharing the pics... 8)

Title: Re: Installed drag bar!
Post by Bobster on 06/09/06 at 07:57:16

thanks friends, i didnt use any risers cause i like it lower. and yes it will hit the tank if u turn too far. theres still more turning than my sportbike has.

Title: Re: Installed drag bar!
Post by vroom1776 on 06/09/06 at 08:26:19

sluggo wrote:

i;ve got the same set on thumper, the touch on the gas cap during a full stop turn, but who does that anyway.

Me. Backing up from my parking tree. shrug

Title: Re: Installed drag bar!
Post by Bobster on 06/09/06 at 18:09:54

O, and dont forget your bar weights. Dont worry tho, they will remind you when u ride. ;D

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Post by cyclenut73 on 06/09/06 at 19:25:30

nice looking bars! I wanna do the same thing on mine but i wanna put about a six inch set of risers on mine (like the taller look). does anyone know the thread size for savage risers? i.e. M10, M12 etc..

Title: Re: Installed drag bar!
Post by Frost on 06/09/06 at 20:56:32

m10

Title: Re: Installed drag bar!
Post by klx650sm2002 on 06/10/06 at 03:23:13

Hey Bobster

I had drag bars on my Z550LTD and enjoyed them.
Also had diferent seats, mudguard, back light and number plate.

Clive W :D

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Post by Motahed on 07/04/06 at 00:06:01

Looks great! That is exactly what I am looking for, but what drag bars did you use? And where did you get them?

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Post by ratdog472 on 07/04/06 at 02:49:59

Anyone tried a broomstick bar on theirs? Just a straight bar?

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Post by Redfire_05GT on 07/06/06 at 22:02:53

How much actual difference is there between those drag bars and the stock bars? The center spacing looks wider and the angles look a little different. How does the overall width compare?
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/5020/stockhandlebars001medium4av.jpg

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Post by luken on 07/07/06 at 09:35:38

Ya ditto on the bar, where did you get it? xpensive?

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Post by sluggo on 07/07/06 at 14:29:57

gotta lose that sticker.

Title: Re: Installed drag bar!
Post by Redfire_05GT on 07/07/06 at 14:58:19

sluggo wrote:

gotta lose that sticker.

Or hide it under a tank bib!

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Post by necropsy on 07/07/06 at 17:45:59

Tank bib? What is it a baby? Eewww! Lose the sticker.

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Post by Veritas on 07/07/06 at 18:36:54

Redfire, I believe he has a Savage, not a S40. If they are stock, you can tell be his turn signals. Savage ones are rounded, not bullet-like.

Yeah, I sat on a savage with the stock bars and I have to say I like the comfort of the bars on my S40 much better. Yours look great!

Title: Re: Installed drag bar!
Post by Bobster on 08/05/06 at 15:38:42

Sorry guys, Havent been around in a long time. I bought the bars off ebay for $16. They are 30" wide.

Title: Re: Installed drag bar!
Post by Bobster on 08/06/06 at 17:28:16

I didnt take a pic, but i raised it it today with sockets. Much better now.

Title: Re: Installed drag bar!
Post by sstankus on 08/08/06 at 12:16:47

Looks good. I added the same to mine this weekend. Forgot the bar weights, but I don't notice any difference (yet?). To solve the turning radius issue, I just canted the bars up a pinch. Turn the wheel to the left, cant bars up, tighten a bit, turn to right and check. If it doesn't hit the tank, tighten 'er up and you're good to go. I don't feel quite as cramped as I did before.

-Ride safe 8)

Title: Re: Installed drag bar!
Post by Savage_Rob on 08/08/06 at 13:38:42

Yup, I like the drag bars too. Mine are 36", on pullback risers, filled with BBs and have Kuryakyn ISO grips. Very comfortable.

http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2006/07/25/bikepics-641550-800.jpg

Title: Re: Installed drag bar!
Post by klx650sm2002 on 08/09/06 at 03:48:57

Nice one Rob I like wide bars.

Clive W :D