Hi all you magna-experts
I plan to alter my stock handlebars for a "straight" version, resulting in a bit more forward leaning driving position with lower hand position.
I'd like to keep my risers, and all cables at stock lengt. Questions;
- Anyone done this, and was it successfull?
- What type and wendor should I use (internet shop, for examle cruisercustomizing.com)?
- Any considerations, tips or tricks?
- Can I use handlebars with risers itegrated
- Any risk tha the lower positioned bars would conflict with gas tank?
Hope you can help me with this 8-)
Try T-bars or Drag-bars. Several online vendors to choose from, etc.
If you go with T-bars you will remove your risers as they have them built in and I would go with the 6" to keep stock cables etc.
I have a T-bar set on a '96 Magna I bought today that I would like to trade for a standard handlebar and, if I can pull it off, a pair of Shadow risers.
The T-bar appears to be in good shape. It is late tonight, but I will post a pic tomorrow.
This bike came to me with a Mustang seat and Jardine forward controls. With my short arms, I am pretty much folded up with the short bars.
Quote from: lragan on September 08, 2009, 10:47:30 PM
I have a T-bar set on a '96 Magna I bought today that I would like to trade for a standard handlebar and, if I can pull it off, a pair of Shadow risers.
The T-bar appears to be in good shape. It is late tonight, but I will post a pic tomorrow.
This bike came to me with a Mustang seat and Jardine forward controls. With my short arms, I am pretty much folded up with the short bars.
I want dibbs on the mustang seat if you decide to get ridd of it...but I doubt that will happen.. :-) :-)
OK, I will post details of the "new" '96 bike elsewhere, but here is a pic of the handlebars I want to exchange:
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Let me look in my crystal ball....I bet it's red and black!
Lawrence, how wide are the bars end to end, I am wanting to change my stock bars but haven't been able to find a pair that are 28" or wider. If you are interested shoot me a P.M.
David
Quote from: tmds3 on September 09, 2009, 06:18:53 PM
Lawrence, how wide are the bars end to end, I am wanting to change my stock bars but haven't been able to find a pair that are 28" or wider. If you are interested shoot me a P.M.
David
Including the grips, the tangential distance across the back of the bars is 28.5 inches. If you measured straight across the front of the grips, you would get 29+ inches.
Sent you a PM
Here's a site that show dimensions for stock bikes. Maybe you could pick up a bar off e-bay or somewhere that would fit your risers, but have more width and pullback.
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/ImportedMotorcycles/ImportHandlebars/StockBarsOne.html
Thank you all for good advice. This will probably be a small winter project (and norwegian winter is not far away) .
Also considering to rebuild backend with better looking taillight and indicators.
One more question; when going for LED indicators, do I have to use extra resistors or could I swap the indicator "realy" for one that supports LED?
Quote from: Cannon on September 11, 2009, 04:24:34 AM
One more question; when going for LED indicators, do I have to use extra resistors or could I swap the indicator "realy" for one that supports LED?
Relay is easier, plug and play.