My New Bars - Page 2

**rustyford** · 01-06-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Karol Trup

That's an excellent job you did there. I have never thought I would ever like anything like that on my nomad but man, you got me a bug in my head! I'm just here to help. I am 5' 10". Any advice what size would fit me? I was thinking 10 to 12" max... All I can suggest is try to sit on a few and see how they feel. I still reach down with the 12's. I like that fairing as well. What brand and what the price was? It is a reckless cycles fairing. Don't remember the exact price, but less that $400 Any idea if the fairing painting can be done DIY or it must be in the shop? It can be done DIY, but I was having the whole bike repainted, so just had the shop do it.Sorry for so many questions at once. I just like it so much I will most likely do that, too... Thanks.

I bought the fairing then built my own stereo system to go in it, as well as the quick connect for the power. I can pop it off for around town with four bolts and the quick connect.

**rustyford** · 01-06-2012, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by danimal2

Yup. You definitely needed some taller bars. It almost looks like your hands/grips are still behind the fairing even with the taller bars (or close to it)?

Yep, my hands are just below the top of the fairing. Rode the other day in 42 degree weather and still blocked the wind just fine. The bottom pic in my first post shows a good pic from the front.

**rustyford** · 01-07-2012, 12:19 AM

Sorry just had to post one of favorite new pics. It does show off hte bars fairly well.

Pitchinguy · 01-07-2012, 12:50 AM

Nice! Very nice! I really like the solo look!

Loafer · 01-07-2012, 07:41 AM

rustyford that's a real nice bike you have.

**Jared** · 01-10-2012, 12:06 AM

Do you know how long the front brake line you had to purchased was?

**rustyford** · 01-10-2012, 08:19 AM

Jared, the top line was +6. The other two were stock length.

**Jared** · 01-11-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rustyford

Jared, the top line was +6. The other two were stock length.

Do you know what the stock length is? The reason I ask is I am wondering if stock length from another bike would work. I see extended cables, listed for sport bikes with extended swing arms on ebay all the time for cheap. Wonder if they would be long enough? LIKE THESES: http://www.ebay.com/itm/HAYABUSA-EXT...#ht_1010wt_907

**rustyford** · 01-11-2012, 09:01 PM

I can check next time I go to the shop. I should have the stock one out there. I would just be concerned about the correct fitting/bolt size.

Monkeyman · 01-12-2012, 02:02 AM

For less than $30, it might be worth trying. It would only take a second (and no fluid) to see if they'd work. If the bolt size is wrong, repackage them and sell them on eBay for a buck less than what you paid. You'll lose a dollar (plus shipping) but gain valuable knowledge. (Or something lofty like that.) If it DOES work, you'll save, what? $50 bucks? I think Jared volunteered to be the guinea pig.

**ringadingh** · 01-12-2012, 09:19 AM

You may be able to have some lines made up locally. I had a pair of 14" SS braided lines made for $40.00 a couple months ago. Some of the tuner car performance shops should be able to point you in the right direction.

**rustyford** · 01-12-2012, 06:44 PM

Jared, looks like I tossed out the old lines so looks like I won't be able to get that measurement.

ringadingh, I tried a few local shops, but no one seemed to be interested. I live out in the sticks and no real speed shops around. Jared's idea might be a good alternative

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Pitchinguy Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 424	Nice! Very nice! I really like the solo look! __________________ *2011 Nomad* *VBA #01922*
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Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	For less than $30, it might be worth trying. It would only take a second (and no fluid) to see if they'd work. If the bolt size is wrong, repackage them and sell them on eBay for a buck less than what you paid. You'll lose a dollar (plus shipping) but gain valuable knowledge. (Or something lofty like that.) If it DOES work, you'll save, what? $50 bucks? I think Jared volunteered to be the guinea pig. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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01-12-2012, 09:19 AM	#26
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	You may be able to have some lines made up locally. I had a pair of 14" SS braided lines made for $40.00 a couple months ago. Some of the tuner car performance shops should be able to point you in the right direction. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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01-07-2012, 12:19 AM	#18
rustyford Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NW Oklahoma Posts: 105	Sorry just had to post one of favorite new pics. It does show off hte bars fairly well.
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01-10-2012, 08:19 AM	#22
rustyford Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NW Oklahoma Posts: 105	Jared, the top line was +6. The other two were stock length.
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01-11-2012, 09:01 PM	#24
rustyford Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NW Oklahoma Posts: 105	I can check next time I go to the shop. I should have the stock one out there. I would just be concerned about the correct fitting/bolt size.
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01-12-2012, 06:44 PM	#27
rustyford Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NW Oklahoma Posts: 105	Jared, looks like I tossed out the old lines so looks like I won't be able to get that measurement. ringadingh, I tried a few local shops, but no one seemed to be interested. I live out in the sticks and no real speed shops around. Jared's idea might be a good alternative
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