11" Santee Dresser Apes - Page 4

Jesse-James · 09-24-2012, 11:31 AM

Just ordered these in black. Hoping they turn out as well as yours.

radco · 09-25-2012, 08:33 AM

Jared,They look real good, I love the off set on the bars,like they were made for the Nomad with a fairing :)

puckoach · 09-26-2012, 09:35 AM

So, the question that begs for an answer. Do the new bars help/feel better in slow speed/parking lot turning and twisitng ?

kingpin · 09-26-2012, 01:39 PM

IMHO - They take time to get used to and whether it helps or hurts you depends upon you.

After a while, I did just fine with them, although.... If you are vertiacally challenged, I could see where you "might" have dificulty with tight partking lot turns where the bars are turned all the way.

**Jared** · 09-26-2012, 02:35 PM

I'm 5'8". if you look at my picture you'll see how they fits me. I took a 7000 mile trip in 3 weeks this summer with no problems. Very comfortable!

Jesse-James · 09-27-2012, 08:00 PM

Got mine in today, looking forward to the install.

Jesse-James · 09-28-2012, 02:35 PM

Installed them today, didn't run the wires in the bars, save that for a winter project. Everything reaches though. Very Happy with the bars.

Tried cheaping out on the grips though and got the Kury knockoffs, won't make that mistake twice.

Took it for a ride and played with positioning a bit. Gotta get used to them. More comfortable for sure but turning is very different now.

09-24-2012, 11:31 AM	#46
Jesse-James Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 85	Just ordered these in black. Hoping they turn out as well as yours. Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

09-25-2012, 08:33 AM	#47
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	Jared,They look real good, I love the off set on the bars,like they were made for the Nomad with a fairing :) __________________
	0

09-26-2012, 01:39 PM	#49
kingpin Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 130	IMHO - They take time to get used to and whether it helps or hurts you depends upon you. After a while, I did just fine with them, although.... If you are vertiacally challenged, I could see where you "might" have dificulty with tight partking lot turns where the bars are turned all the way. __________________ '72 750 Four '86 Virago '07 C50T '07 Nomad (Darkside Dunlop DP 5000 195/60/16)
	0

09-26-2012, 02:35 PM	#50
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	I'm 5'8". if you look at my picture you'll see how they fits me. I took a 7000 mile trip in 3 weeks this summer with no problems. Very comfortable! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President) Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

09-27-2012, 08:00 PM	#51
Jesse-James Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 85	Got mine in today, looking forward to the install. __________________
	0

09-26-2012, 09:35 AM	#48
puckoach Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Boston Burbs Posts: 164	So, the question that begs for an answer. Do the new bars help/feel better in slow speed/parking lot turning and twisitng ?
	0

09-28-2012, 02:35 PM	#52
Jesse-James Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 85	Installed them today, didn't run the wires in the bars, save that for a winter project. Everything reaches though. Very Happy with the bars. Tried cheaping out on the grips though and got the Kury knockoffs, won't make that mistake twice. Took it for a ride and played with positioning a bit. Gotta get used to them. More comfortable for sure but turning is very different now. __________________
	0