Triumphrat

Maxwell Smart · 04-22-2008

What bars have you guys tried on the thruxtons?

I currently have the stock clips ons and I noticed my hands get a bit tinglely after about 30 mins, not sure if this is just cause i'm not used to them (only had the bike two weeks) or if some higher up bars would be more comfortable

sweatmachine · 04-22-2008

try to support your weight using your abs and back muscles rather than resting on your hands. That should help, along with some more time with the machine. I have a bonnie with clip ons, and they can be tough on your hands under 40-50mph.

BLKTHRUX · 04-22-2008

Like Sweat said, use your abs. After you get used to it you will find the riding position very comfortable.

Maxwell Smart · 04-22-2008

Will try that, I have been trying to hold tighter with my knees and use my back a bit when my arms got tired.

Bonafide · 04-22-2008

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Originally Posted by Maxwell Smart

What bars have you guys tried on the thruxtons?

do a search for "flip and swap". cheapest thing to do and provides a VERY comfortable riding position. I know what you're saying about the stock Thrux clip ons - they caused a pinch in my wrists along with numbness from extended rides (I'll ride 300 mi in a day). Since I did the flip/swap - I absolutely love riding my Thrux.

drlapo · 04-22-2008

see "2008 Thruxton top yoke" page 3 for a pic of Tarrozi high boy clip ons on a Thruxton

cf04thruxton · 04-23-2008

I second the flip and swap. Before I did it, my hands were numb after ten minutes. I would be constantly shaking my hands trying to make the numbness go away. I then read up on the flip and swap and did it. HUGE improvement. The cost is basically free (except your time doing it). Its worth the try and if you dont like it, then search for bars.

Cheers,
Chans

Whitehurst · 04-23-2008

sit ups
push ups
learn to ride
&
change your tampon.

lol - its a rookie thing, like Sweat said, just spend some time riding correctly and you will be fine.

Maxwell Smart · 04-23-2008

I have been trying to jerk off more, but it hasnt helped my wrists yet.

drlapo · 04-23-2008

maybe you just have a case of penis elbow