drag bar

zona · Jan 2, 2013

I've searched but found old posting of members trying to changes there handle bars back a couple of years ago. The issue is I hurt my lower back several yrs ago and sitting upright for a long period of time starts to get very uncomfortable. With my back bent 2 to 4" forward feels so much better. Has anyone put a drag bar on lined up vertical with the forks or at least close to vertical?

straightjacket · Jan 2, 2013

There was a guy who did that, can't remember who? I'll have to search it out, it may have been in my old thread?

zona · Jan 2, 2013

Yea Sj, I think I found that thread. It was brought up in 2011. But there was no other conclusion if he was able to find or even establish to put one on...saw some on PCS but would rather see if anyone was able to put one on..

mikoloe · Jan 2, 2013

I have some 12" apes I will install soon, they will lean foward. I will let you know.
4 inch risers.

strykertony · Jan 2, 2013

mikoloe said:
I have some 12" apes I will install soon, they will lean foward. I will let you know.
4 inch risers.

I cant wait to see that ive been wanting to do that for awhile now but havent had time or money. Please post pics when your finished. I bet it will look and feel great!

wyntress · Jan 2, 2013

mikoloe said:
I have some 12" apes I will install soon, they will lean foward. I will let you know.
4 inch risers.

Are you using the deepsickness apes from Meancycles??? Those would look. Great on our bikes!!

mikoloe · Jan 2, 2013

I ordered these in black. http://www.meancycles.com/store/parts/view.cfm?partID=220084

I thought about the deepsickness apes but then it would cost me more to have custom mirrors made to make them look like boobs. Yes, I said that!

zona · Jan 2, 2013

Myself I'm looking more standard stock look as it looks now, but more straight vertical look with the forks without any pullbacks. I'll be satisfied with 2 to 3" pullback and that should give me the relief I'm looking for, for my back.. but I'm very curious how the apes will look. Get it done, send the pics...

wyntress · Jan 2, 2013

mikoloe said:
I ordered these in black. http://www.meancycles.com/store/parts/view.cfm?partID=220084

I thought about the deepsickness apes but then it would cost me more to have custom mirrors made to make them look like boobs. Yes, I said that!

Well, then, take a look at these... just insert mirrors and posts.

. Lmao!!! And yes, I responded that!!!

J&P Cycles® ‘Breast’ Gas Cap Cover, J&P Part: 7200690!!!

mikoloe · Jan 2, 2013

something like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZplVuT05PI8

_M_ · Jan 3, 2013

zona said:
I've searched but found old posting of members trying to changes there handle bars back a couple of years ago. The issue is I hurt my lower back several yrs ago and sitting upright for a long period of time starts to get very uncomfortable. With my back bent 2 to 4" forward feels so much better. Has anyone put a drag bar on lined up vertical with the forks or at least close to vertical?

I have the same problem, and have been thinking the same thing since I got the bike.

mikoloe · Jan 3, 2013

I like!

wyntress · Jan 3, 2013

_M_ said:
zona said:

I've searched but found old posting of members trying to changes there handle bars back a couple of years ago. The issue is I hurt my lower back several yrs ago and sitting upright for a long period of time starts to get very uncomfortable. With my back bent 2 to 4" forward feels so much better. Has anyone put a drag bar on lined up vertical with the forks or at least close to vertical?

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I have the same problem, and have been thinking the same thing since I got the bike.

No injury here, but I was born with spinal kyphosis, I look like the letter C when I ride, lol. But the bars are comfy for me if I lean forward, there is a comfy bend in my elbows, and my knees are bent, so my body fits the bike well. Can you scoot forward a little bit in the seat and then scrunch down to get the bend in your back??

zona · Jan 3, 2013

Yea I've tried different seatings and they all feel uncomfortable. Move up towards the seat makes my legs feel funny shifting for being to close. Sitting at the very back edge of the seat causes me to bend over slightly and it does feel somewhat comphy but as the ride continues I find myself sitting upright cause of that sting. Kinda sucks

ROADKILL · Jan 3, 2013

Really glad this topic wasn't what I thought it was about.

wyntress · Jan 3, 2013

ROADKILL said:
Really glad this topic wasn't what I thought it was about.

LMAO!!!!!! XD

toby · Jan 3, 2013

ROADKILL said:
Really glad this topic wasn't what I thought it was about.

ya was that last post about the sitting positions in a drag bar.

Sorry I couldn't resist that one

soysaucer · Jan 3, 2013

mikoloe said:
I ordered these in black. http://www.meancycles.com/store/parts/view.cfm?partID=220084

I thought about the deepsickness apes but then it would cost me more to have custom mirrors made to make them look like boobs. Yes, I said that!

nice but wow... expensive.
i think the biltwell 8" chumps or the breezers would work well with the stryker.
check 'em out here (and nicely priced for the working man, or woman)
http://www.biltwellinc.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=1

SmokenJoe · Jan 4, 2013

Here's one you could modify.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2012...Model:Stryker|Make:Yamaha&hash=item589a7d8618

zona · Jan 4, 2013

Nice. I'll try to get in contact with the seller and see exactly where's its damaged. As long as it screws down I'm it'll be good to go. Thx bro for this info..

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