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Old 04-28-2006, 07:38 AM   #1 (permalink)
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As the height and pullback of the GenMar riser for the Bonneville is enough to solve my neck problem, could you not get the same result by changing bars instead of using the riser? :???: That would solve the problem of my Parabellum Shield not lining up. Any suggestions on type of bars? :???: :???:

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Old 04-28-2006, 08:38 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Risers can make a difference, changing the position of your bars in the clamps can make a difference, but they're still the same bars. If you like the angle of your grips, one of the above MAY work. If you don't like the bars (or resulting seating position)......

you should learn how handlebars are measured and defined in a handlebar catalog,

sit on your bike with your eyes closed (in the comfort of your garage), lean forward as if into a 60 mph wind, then put your hands where you think you may like them. Open your eyes and take note of where your hands are, how far they are hovering over your bike, the angle of your wrists, and how far back you're sitting. Take some measurements, and browse a catalog for bars that come closest to what you speculated may be the perfect position for YOU.

I ended up with a set of "Clubman" bars by Flanders. They are a bit lower than I expected, but I'm happy with them. Nobody is going to be able to tell you what's gonna work for YOUR body. You're gonna hafta figure that out for yourself.

In my opinion, you better be a tall drink-o-water to appreciate risers on the factory bars. I tried them, but I have a short torso, and they had me sitting bolt upright. NOT my idea of an efficient riding position.
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Old 04-28-2006, 03:29 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Pat,
I used to be a really tall drink o water, but quit drinkin'. Now I'm only 6' and shrinking. :-D

I'm more interested in comfort than efficiency but take your happily take your advice as a long time rider. I had hoped to avoid too much experimentation but suppose that is the only way to get this body comfy. Thanks, I start today.

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Was does parabellum say about the problem?
Do they have alt mouting system for use with risers.
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Old 04-29-2006, 06:58 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Parabellum said there were too many risers made for them to make hardware for them all and they had no solution to my problem. I think the solution is lose the riser, change the bars or change the windshield. Changing the windshield is a distinct possibiility as the pain is gone with the riser.
Taking Pat's advice and sitting on the bike with my eyes closed and a comfy arms out position gave results that didn't really surprise me. Opening my eyes showed a position not unlike that on my Honda Helix. Its very comfortable and with the added Utopia backrest only became more so. Before adding the riser, I changed the stock bar angle in the clamp. That didn't help.

Hmmm, perhaps a Speedmaster??

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