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Post by gatman77 on Jul 2, 2015 14:24:22 GMT -5
Just installed a short handlebar on my 400. I think the handling will take a little getting used to, and my cable routing is definitely too long. What do you guys think? Photos |
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Post by JA-Moo on Jul 2, 2015 16:00:32 GMT -5
Bucko bars belong on Harleys, so anything flat or below is awesome!  |
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Post by drewski on Jul 2, 2015 16:09:35 GMT -5
Just installed a short handlebar on my 400. I think the handling will take a little getting used to, and my cable routing is definitely too long. What do you guys think? PhotosPersonally, I think it's a great move!  I love the 'super bike' bars and usually have some form of them on my bikes. The only exception at the moment is my h2b, which has clip-ons. They're a little more extreme, but so is my h2b!  I think you'll love them if you like the "leaning into the wind" body position. I feel more 'engaged' with the bike and find my focus is sharper. For me, it just feels 'right'. As far as cable routing, you might find that by re-routing, you can easily take up the excess cable length. I don't have any specific experience with the 400, so I can't swear to that, but often I've been able to make do with the stock cables until I could find shorter one(s) that suit that style better. You may find that you only need to change one and not all of them too. It's just a "try it and see" proposition, unless someone else has some specific experience to share.  Looks great to me! What do you think so far?  |
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Post by gatman77 on Jul 5, 2015 13:29:28 GMT -5
Thanks for the input. After a short ride, I approve. I definitely think they give the bike a more streamlined look.
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Post by paulh on Jul 5, 2015 15:40:42 GMT -5
For me.. The weight transfer up front seems to improve the handling on the triples.
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Post by Walms on Jul 5, 2015 16:09:16 GMT -5
Triples do seem a bit light out front as we recently realized in Paris.
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I love the 'super bike' bars and usually have some form of them on my bikes. The only exception at the moment is my h2b, which has clip-ons. They're a little more extreme, but so is my h2b! 
