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Old 03-09-2008, 10:27 PM   #1
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some new mods

When the bike was parked for the winter I took the time to do a few mods. new shift peg, new risers bars and grips and license trim. Tell me what you think.



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Old 03-10-2008, 12:38 AM   #2
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Handlebars look pretty sweet. How about of photo of you on the bike so I can see how you lean over?
I would hate to fall and have my leg get trapped under that shifter of death.

Overall, I think it looks alright. Just make sure you ride enough for the "mods" to count.
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Old 03-10-2008, 02:30 AM   #3
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I don't think I lean over much. In comparison, I think the grips are about 2" forward and 1" lower don't really know for sure. I feel more comfortable. The oem bars I felt I was sitting straight up. I like these better.
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Old 05-14-2008, 11:44 AM   #4
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i love the handle bars very nice, the shifter is evil looking(in a good way), and the license plate with the frame look very classy. not bad
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Old 05-15-2008, 05:35 AM   #5
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Have you had a chance to go for a long ride and determine if there is more vibration without the bar ends ?? Also the grips look kinda hard. The bars and grips look good but I would be concerned about comfort in the long run. Let us know.



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Old 05-15-2008, 09:34 PM   #6
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my longest ride was 80 miles. I have no issues or complaints. I didn't weight them but I would say the grips are actually heavier than the bar weights. No vibrations that I notice at 55 (my top speed so far).
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Old 05-16-2008, 02:08 PM   #7
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I haven't seen you post in a while Ray. Good to see you're still around.
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Old 05-19-2008, 09:03 PM   #8
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Re: some new mods

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When the bike was parked for the winter I took the time to do a few mods. new shift peg, new risers bars and grips and license trim. Tell me what you think.



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Looks cool to me bud!!

I was looking to change my own pegs and grips but having never done such a thing before, I have a few questions I hoped you could answer?

1) Which grips can be used?? Presume any 7/8" type (I like those you have - are they Highway Hawk??)
2) Did you ditch the old bar ends and did your new grips cover enough bar so as not to need the bar ends?

Possibly a dumb question but I guess I never done it before and if ye dont ask, ye dont learn!!

Cheers bud and aye, yer bike looks very good indeed - nice mods!
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Old 05-19-2008, 09:37 PM   #9
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I don't know what brand the grips are. I got them used off ebay. They are 1" grips but are mounted with set screws. I wrapped the bars with black tape and then got longer set screws. They seem to be on real good.

I still have the old bar ends. I have the ends, grips and bars. The new grips are just as long as the oem ones minus the bar weights. They go in the right position.

I have seen these for 7/8" bars but they were pretty pricey. Somewhere around $50 I think.
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got board last month and found a spray can. here is what I did.




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