Handlebars

shadowcruzer · 12-25-2015, 07:45 PM

All, I was wondering if anyone has tried any other handle bars on their Nomads other than Apes, while at the Bike show in NYC recently, I absolutely loved the bars on the Victory Cross Country. I currently have an 01 Nomad 1500. My knees hit the grips in a turn. I am 6'5" and I pretty much have adapted everything on this bike to fit me. Thanx for any input.

Tearitupfixitrepeat · 12-25-2015, 10:18 PM

Try risers or riser extensions.

http://tearitupfixitrepeat.blogspot....rs-risers.html

http://vulcangadgets.com/files/risers.html

**Iamriding** · 12-26-2015, 08:52 AM

My 1500 came with risers, but the stock bars weren't working for me. My local shop had a set of used bars from a Victory Boardwalk. I like them a lot.

Did not have to extend anything.

radco · 12-26-2015, 09:00 AM

Chuckster 2" riser /spacers work good w/no cable change needed! I am 6ft3 and my knees hit the bars on a sharp turn before the spacers... You can also go to Harley style 4" pull back risers w/no cable change, You just need 1/2/ to 10mm (or what ever American thread 10mm is) stud adapter bolt,, Someone on site has a few! Also Nomad 1700 bars fit FYI

shadowcruzer · 12-26-2015, 09:21 AM

Forgot to mention, I already did risers, but am interested to see how the victory boardwalk bars worked out. I also have a Batwing fairing if that makes any difference....

**Iamriding** · 12-26-2015, 10:48 AM

The Boardwalk bars turn the wrists outward, which is much more comfortable for me. In order to clear the speedometer housing at full stop, the bars are a little high, but I like that as well.

Just installed a MS batwing yesterday.

shadowcruzer · 12-26-2015, 05:23 PM

Got any close up pictures of your bike with the bars and the new fairing?

OldSchool · 12-26-2015, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shadowcruzer

All, I was wondering if anyone has tried any other handle bars on their Nomads other than Apes, while at the Bike show in NYC recently, I absolutely loved the bars on the Victory Cross Country. I currently have an 01 Nomad 1500. My knees hit the grips in a turn. I am 6'5" and I pretty much have adapted everything on this bike to fit me. Thanx for any input.

Here are some alternate choices..

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/ka...ips/handlebars?

Navigator · 12-26-2015, 09:11 PM

I installed risers and cut about 1 3/4 inch of the end of each bar on my 07. It required getting a set of aftermarket grips because of end piece securing method for the stockers. It made a significant difference in comfort and ergonomics.

Monkeyman · 12-27-2015, 05:28 AM

If Don Myers (dmyers) is still making handlebars, you should contact him.

12-25-2015, 07:45 PM	#1
shadowcruzer Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Royersford, PA Posts: 85	Handlebars All, I was wondering if anyone has tried any other handle bars on their Nomads other than Apes, while at the Bike show in NYC recently, I absolutely loved the bars on the Victory Cross Country. I currently have an 01 Nomad 1500. My knees hit the grips in a turn. I am 6'5" and I pretty much have adapted everything on this bike to fit me. Thanx for any input. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-26-2015, 08:52 AM	#3
Iamriding Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 305	My 1500 came with risers, but the stock bars weren't working for me. My local shop had a set of used bars from a Victory Boardwalk. I like them a lot. Did not have to extend anything. __________________ 2003 Nomad 1500 Memphis Shades batwing fairing \| Chuckster dual plate BAK \| Dobeck EJK \| Mustang seat \| Victory Boardwalk handlebars \| Garry's fork brace with modified KLR fork boots
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12-26-2015, 09:00 AM	#4
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	Chuckster 2" riser /spacers work good w/no cable change needed! I am 6ft3 and my knees hit the bars on a sharp turn before the spacers... You can also go to Harley style 4" pull back risers w/no cable change, You just need 1/2/ to 10mm (or what ever American thread 10mm is) stud adapter bolt,, Someone on site has a few! Also Nomad 1700 bars fit FYI __________________
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12-26-2015, 09:21 AM	#5
shadowcruzer Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Royersford, PA Posts: 85	Forgot to mention, I already did risers, but am interested to see how the victory boardwalk bars worked out. I also have a Batwing fairing if that makes any difference.... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-26-2015, 10:48 AM	#6
Iamriding Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 305	The Boardwalk bars turn the wrists outward, which is much more comfortable for me. In order to clear the speedometer housing at full stop, the bars are a little high, but I like that as well. Just installed a MS batwing yesterday. __________________ 2003 Nomad 1500 Memphis Shades batwing fairing \| Chuckster dual plate BAK \| Dobeck EJK \| Mustang seat \| Victory Boardwalk handlebars \| Garry's fork brace with modified KLR fork boots
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12-25-2015, 10:18 PM	#2
Tearitupfixitrepeat Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 87	Try risers or riser extensions. http://tearitupfixitrepeat.blogspot....rs-risers.html http://vulcangadgets.com/files/risers.html
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12-26-2015, 05:23 PM	#7
shadowcruzer Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Royersford, PA Posts: 85	Handlebars Got any close up pictures of your bike with the bars and the new fairing?
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12-26-2015, 09:11 PM	#9
Navigator Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Banner, WA Posts: 644	I installed risers and cut about 1 3/4 inch of the end of each bar on my 07. It required getting a set of aftermarket grips because of end piece securing method for the stockers. It made a significant difference in comfort and ergonomics. __________________ Mike USN Retired 2007 Nomad
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12-27-2015, 05:28 AM	#10
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	If Don Myers (dmyers) is still making handlebars, you should contact him. __________________ 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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