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high handle bars
05/24/10 at 15:44:21

What's the deal with people putting really high handle bars on their bikes? I'm not complaining or anything; I couldn't really care one way or another, I'm just curious as to why people do it. I saw a guy the other day with his arms stretched out well above his head. I'd be surprised if he could've reached any higher. I can't imagine that'd be comfortable. If anything I'd think his arms would probably fall asleep like that. I think I can understand most of the other common mods people do to their bikes, but that one still stumps me... Huh

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Reply #1 - 05/24/10 at 15:52:19

Bryan wrote on 05/24/10 at 15:44:21:

What's the deal with people putting really high handle bars on their bikes? I'm not complaining or anything; I couldn't really care one way or another, I'm just curious as to why people do it. I saw a guy the other day with his arms stretched out well above his head. I'd be surprised if he could've reached any higher. I can't imagine that'd be comfortable. If anything I'd think his arms would probably fall asleep like that. I think I can understand most of the other common mods people do to their bikes, but that one still stumps me... Huh

guys who ride like that are idiots,it's very dangerous, they think they look cool I guess, as well as being idiots they also look like idiots.
Don't worry about it Bryan,they will come a cropper soon enough.

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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6842 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: high handle bars Reply #2 - 05/24/10 at 15:57:09 thinkin anything above shoulder height is illegal
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mick Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Hell-bound Posts: 7323 Dayton Oregon Gender:	Re: high handle bars Reply #3 - 05/24/10 at 16:00:17 thumperclone wrote on 05/24/10 at 15:57:09: thinkin anything above shoulder height is illegal it should be,but I have seen plenty above that,I bet you have too.
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Phelonius Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1897	Re: high handle bars Reply #4 - 05/24/10 at 16:47:30 Maybe they are arm wrestlers like in stalones' movie. He had a device in the cab of a semi so that he could exercise while driving as a long haul trucker. Maybe the rider wants to do chin ups while riding. Phelonius
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 29276 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: high handle bars Reply #5 - 05/24/10 at 17:08:52 I think it's a religious thing,... like self flagellation... ...
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kimchris1 Serious Thumper Offline Pink Posse Rider... Posts: 2135 Belfair, Washington Gender:	Re: high handle bars Reply #6 - 05/25/10 at 00:20:46 I believe in Wa the so called legal height is 36". However yes I have seen many bikes whose bars were higher than that. For what it's worth, my opinion is it would seem to hurt the shoulders and not be good for riding long distances. I guess if one likes them and the height doesn't bother them than so be it. Just not my cup of tea..
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Starlifter Serious Thumper Offline It only snows seven months of the year here. Posts: 3746 Eastern Michigan Gender:	Re: high handle bars Reply #7 - 05/25/10 at 07:42:17 Torture devices.
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earlytimz Senior Member Offline Savage model 417 (4 speed, 17mm) Posts: 382 BG, KY Gender:	Re: high handle bars Reply #8 - 05/25/10 at 07:58:36 Because drag bars are for drag queens!!! As long as they're not above your shoulders they are very comfortable and actually give you a lot of leverage & control. Don't knock it til you try it... You might be surprised!
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Reply #9 - 05/25/10 at 12:09:30

earlytimz wrote on 05/25/10 at 07:58:36:

Because drag bars are for drag queens!!! Kiss

As long as they're not above your shoulders they are very comfortable and actually give you a lot of leverage & control.

Don't knock it til you try it... You might be surprised!

I would not had made my comment had I not ridden a bike with
ape hangers, A friend had them on his old triumph bobber,looked godawfull,but I just had to try, unsafe at any speed.

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earlytimz Senior Member Offline Savage model 417 (4 speed, 17mm) Posts: 382 BG, KY Gender:	Re: high handle bars Reply #10 - 05/25/10 at 12:50:21 Depending on the bike, it could be unsafe with ANY bars on it... One ride don't make you an expert. Hells bells y'all... Does anything make you happy??
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kimchris1 Serious Thumper Offline Pink Posse Rider... Posts: 2135 Belfair, Washington Gender:	Re: high handle bars Reply #11 - 05/25/10 at 17:59:33 Alot of things make me happy. I didn't realize that voicing or typing my opinion made me seem unhappy. O could it be the reprucusions of the pain pills I have taken lately?
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mick Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Hell-bound Posts: 7323 Dayton Oregon Gender:	Re: high handle bars Reply #12 - 05/25/10 at 19:21:37 earlytimz wrote on 05/25/10 at 12:50:21: Depending on the bike, it could be unsafe with ANY bars on it... One ride don't make you an expert. Hells bells y'all... Does anything make you happy?? Yes,look at the Savage cafe racer in the rubber side down,a beautiful bike for sure,and it makes me happy to look at it.
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Re: high handle bars
Reply #13 - 05/25/10 at 19:31:40

Hey if you share, we'll all be a little happier!
I wasn't really directing that question towards you, Kim. I hope you didn't take it that way.
It was just a light hearted question for the grumpies out there. The OP asked about high bars, I gave my opinion. Some like 'em, some don't... I don't know & don't care if it's legal or not, as long as they're not above my shoulders I like 'em!
I've seen bikes with the HUGE apes on them. I agree, it looks uncomfortable & dangerous. Mine are only 10" + risers, mini-apes actually... Very comfy
Let's just try to accept & embrace the many flavors of savage. It doesn't have to be a bash-fest to be different

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Re: high handle bars
Reply #14 - 05/25/10 at 19:38:20

Well that's great Mick!

See, I don't really like the cafe style bikes. To me, you might as well be riding a modern sport bike with that hard seat and front-leaning-rest-position on the bars. I do appreciate the work that goes into them though! I appreciate anyone who has a vision of their bike and puts in the time & effort to see it through. From one extreme to the other, I like to see them end up unique.

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