Handlebars - Drilled vs Dimpled vs None

[DavidJRoberts]

Yep, still talking. On the mod's, I'll do the stripes first, add the red rings to the grips, then forks, then maybe do the gauges - not sure if they're too distracting... but since that area is generic looking I thought it would help. Maybe just do the insides of the bevel, not the entire thing. Making that lining of red the same width as the stripes... it might almost look like I did it in purpose hehe

[dgc67]

I like drag bars.  the red accents look good.

[guywheatley]

Very nice looking bike. I will admit that the drag bars and floorboards seem a little at odds with each other.

[DavidJRoberts]

Very nice looking bike. I will admit that the drag bars and floorboards seem a little at odds with each other.

Agreed. The light bar and floor board came on the bike. Ideally, I think I would remove both, sell, and buy some smaller lights for the front for visibility. Floor boards are nice but they don't go with the look I'm starting to go for.  You can see in my pic on the left they went with the bike when I had the large windshield on there. Bags need to stay (it's my daily ride) but I'd like it to look and feel more sporty. It already feels sportier with the drags.

[MarylandMagnav45]

Very nice looking bike. I will admit that the drag bars and floorboards seem a little at odds with each other.

Agreed. The light bar and floor board came on the bike. Ideally, I think I would remove both, sell, and buy some smaller lights for the front for visibility. Floor boards are nice but they don't go with the look I'm starting to go for.  You can see in my pic on the left they went with the bike when I had the large windshield on there. Bags need to stay (it's my daily ride) but I'd like it to look and feel more sporty. It already feels sportier with the drags.

I've changed my look too.  

The magna used to be a touring platform (luggage rack, saddlebags, fork bag, tank bag, luggage rack case).  Now, I've made it into a bar hopper.  Since I don't use the Magna for commuting/touring anymore, I actually enjoy it more...its nimble, naked, and BAD!

I too would like drag bars.  I can actually mount speakers on my bike w/o them hitting the tank. 

I might too reflective tape idea someday.

[Lurkin]

Looks very nice, but what are those things on the side covers  ??  The saddlebags go well with the bike's lines.  Don't see many Saddleman seats so it's a bit different too.  Agree on the lightbar, definitely something that's function over form.

[guywheatley]

I agree with lurkin. The saddle bags look good with it. They look like the haunches on a cat that's about to spring.

[DavidJRoberts]

Glad the bags are a hit. Picked those ones specifically for their tear drop shape and a reasonable price.

I can take some close up pics of the lightbar and floorboards in case there is any interest in buying them, they both came on the bike. I'm in CA but I don't think shipping would be too bad on ground. I'd prefer pegs and two smaller spot lights on the front so those would fund them. My friend has spots on his fork covers to create a triangle... I guess that's a good thing? He's a BMW rider and engineer so I'm sure there's some method to his madness.

Both items have very little rust on them but function perfectly.

I'll put them in the market place with pics when I get time.

Cheers, DR.

[DavidJRoberts]

Rode 100 miles on the bike today. Really liked the position of the drag bars. I'd like to try even more forward though so I've reversed my risers again.

Honestly haven't been liking the ISO's as much as I'd hoped though. They seem a little clunky (too fat) for around town when I'm clutching and breaking frequently and on the motorway I wasn't into their irregular shape. Hope I'll get used to them and learn to like them! They're glued on nicely and I just paid for them so learn to like them I will hehe. I just read so many rave reviews about them and they looked cool so I got them. That'll teach me. We'll see. Perhaps I'll be singing their praises soon.

[hootmon]

yeah, great reviews on the Iso's from all of the V_Twin guys trying to kill the vibration from their motors.
My wife has them on her VT1100 and they are ok, but not something I'd want for the same reasons you listed.....

[DavidJRoberts]

yeah, great reviews on the Iso's from all of the V_Twin guys trying to kill the vibration from their motors.
My wife has them on her VT1100 and they are ok, but not something I'd want for the same reasons you listed.....

Yeah, live and learn. They're workable and will be fine. I should have listened to the little voice that was reminding my that thinner grips give you a better sense of control. Like sport bikes and their 7/8 bars and gel grips. They're cool though. That little bit of extra reach to the levers is a factor but like I said, it's only a little bit of an extra reach. I find myself going for a 2 finger break instead of 4 like I used too, at least in quick-respond circumstances. Whatever, I'll get used to them.