08 1600 Nomad handlebar question

**manban9888** · 06-07-2012, 12:52 AM

Hello all, I just bought a 08 Nomad w 4k for 7000. I love it. I'm keeping my 98 1500a cuz I love her too. My problem is that the handlebar positioning of the 1500 feels better on my surgically repaired shoulder. What is my best option ? Can I install a 1500 handlebar or what do u recommend. Thanks

AlabamaNomadRider · 06-07-2012, 04:50 AM

If the diameter is the same you should be able to. Not sure if they are the same or not.

Loafer · 06-07-2012, 07:02 AM

Welcome to the forum, enjoy.

I haven't used different handlebars or risers on my Nomad,
it fits me fine.
Many have changed handlebars and/or use risers. There should
be plenty of conversations on it. Have you tried to do a search?

Monkeyman · 06-07-2012, 07:37 AM

Depending on your height, a taller set of bars with some more pull back and a better wrist angle might make all the difference. (Best wrist angle for most is around 22*.) Most apes are about twice that.) Dmyers was thinking about making some custom bars for others. I have a set of his and like them.

**cnc** · 06-07-2012, 08:48 AM

I guess first thing is since you can put both bikes side by side is check and measure carefully the bars to see what the actual difference is you are feeling. maybe just the angle they are mounted in the riser?, or is there a physical difference in width and shape. I would imagine if the bars have the same diameter and there is a shape difference that you prefer, then it should not be an issue to swap bars.

Netnorske · 06-07-2012, 09:12 AM

First...welcome to the forum from the great Pacific NW!

One of two things should/will help. You might just be able to just roll the bars up a bit, but more likely, installing a set of risers will be your best bet as that will bring the bars both up and back substantially. Chuckster makes some and the Scootworks Phat II risers are popular for these bikes. I too have an '08 and the Phat II's were the first thing I installed...

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**nomadtom69** · 06-07-2012, 04:12 PM

I may be wrong but I think the 1600 has a wider set of bars than a 1500 I saw some specs. on here some where about different bars I think Utah posted them

**manban9888** · 06-07-2012, 08:07 PM

Hello guys, Fiirst thank you very much for the welcome and all your help. After I asked the question I did the research which is sorta backwards and will try not to do that again. The 1600 nomad handlebar is wider but I' m gonna try a set of risers that lift 3" and pull back 2 1/2". I think that should do the trick. If not I'll try to figure out if I can somehow get 1500 handlebars to work. I took the nomad today from Sebastian Fl to Ft meyers and back w 25 miles of crazy thunderstorms. I rode right thru and loved it. I love this nomad

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manban9888 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 1,016	08 1600 Nomad handlebar question Hello all, I just bought a 08 Nomad w 4k for 7000. I love it. I'm keeping my 98 1500a cuz I love her too. My problem is that the handlebar positioning of the 1500 feels better on my surgically repaired shoulder. What is my best option ? Can I install a 1500 handlebar or what do u recommend. Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	If the diameter is the same you should be able to. Not sure if they are the same or not. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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06-07-2012, 07:02 AM	#3
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Welcome to the forum, enjoy. I haven't used different handlebars or risers on my Nomad, it fits me fine. Many have changed handlebars and/or use risers. There should be plenty of conversations on it. Have you tried to do a search? __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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06-07-2012, 07:37 AM	#4
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Depending on your height, a taller set of bars with some more pull back and a better wrist angle might make all the difference. (Best wrist angle for most is around 22*.) Most apes are about twice that.) Dmyers was thinking about making some custom bars for others. I have a set of his and like them. __________________ 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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06-07-2012, 08:48 AM	#5
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	I guess first thing is since you can put both bikes side by side is check and measure carefully the bars to see what the actual difference is you are feeling. maybe just the angle they are mounted in the riser?, or is there a physical difference in width and shape. I would imagine if the bars have the same diameter and there is a shape difference that you prefer, then it should not be an issue to swap bars. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-07-2012, 09:12 AM	#6
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	First...welcome to the forum from the great Pacific NW! One of two things should/will help. You might just be able to just roll the bars up a bit, but more likely, installing a set of risers will be your best bet as that will bring the bars both up and back substantially. Chuckster makes some and the Scootworks Phat II risers are popular for these bikes. I too have an '08 and the Phat II's were the first thing I installed.... __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Last edited by Netnorske; 10-13-2013 at 01:17 AM.
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06-07-2012, 04:12 PM	#7
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,657	I may be wrong but I think the 1600 has a wider set of bars than a 1500 I saw some specs. on here some where about different bars I think Utah posted them __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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06-07-2012, 08:07 PM	#8
manban9888 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 1,016	Hello guys, Fiirst thank you very much for the welcome and all your help. After I asked the question I did the research which is sorta backwards and will try not to do that again. The 1600 nomad handlebar is wider but I' m gonna try a set of risers that lift 3" and pull back 2 1/2". I think that should do the trick. If not I'll try to figure out if I can somehow get 1500 handlebars to work. I took the nomad today from Sebastian Fl to Ft meyers and back w 25 miles of crazy thunderstorms. I rode right thru and loved it. I love this nomad
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