Handlebars

blowndodge · 04-29-2011, 12:22 PM

I'm thinking of changing my handlebars out on my 2006 Nomad. I have the Aeromach 4" risers.

One of my riding buddies is an Ergonomics Evaluator and told me that my handlebars should be designed so that the grips are in line with my deltoid muscle, which would mean each side brough in 3 inches and the grips should almost be perpendicular to the direction of travel with the very ends ever so slightly turned down.

In other words, like your hands are positioned on a ergo keyboard.

Anyone changed their handlebars out for something close to what I've outlined??? any good companies out there that you know of??

I've notice in between my should blades hurts more and more and I'm hoping handlebars that are ergo help.

cactusjack · 04-29-2011, 12:29 PM

Look at a set of bars off a Voyager. I think the grips are positioned about where you want them and they are long enough that you could probably go back to the stock risers.

blowndodge · 04-29-2011, 12:44 PM

are they the same diameter??

cactusjack · 04-29-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

are they the same diameter??

I know they were on the '09's. Can't remember on the newer models.

bobzinger · 04-29-2011, 02:30 PM

High Buckhorn worked great on my Roadking. Not too wide and my hands were at a natural angle.

jandreu · 04-29-2011, 08:40 PM

I had the same pain between my shoulders and added 3" straight Chuckster risers. No more pain!

**schoeney** · 04-29-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by James "Bubba" Andreu

I had the same pain between my shoulders and added 3" straight Chuckster risers. No more pain!

+1 but it sounds like you have already tried the riser trick.

**glwilson** · 04-30-2011, 05:00 PM

Triumph handle-bars maybe?

04-29-2011, 12:22 PM	#1
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Handlebars I'm thinking of changing my handlebars out on my 2006 Nomad. I have the Aeromach 4" risers. One of my riding buddies is an Ergonomics Evaluator and told me that my handlebars should be designed so that the grips are in line with my deltoid muscle, which would mean each side brough in 3 inches and the grips should almost be perpendicular to the direction of travel with the very ends ever so slightly turned down. In other words, like your hands are positioned on a ergo keyboard. Anyone changed their handlebars out for something close to what I've outlined??? any good companies out there that you know of?? I've notice in between my should blades hurts more and more and I'm hoping handlebars that are ergo help. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-29-2011, 12:29 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Handlebars Look at a set of bars off a Voyager. I think the grips are positioned about where you want them and they are long enough that you could probably go back to the stock risers. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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04-29-2011, 12:44 PM	#3
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Handlebars are they the same diameter?? __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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04-29-2011, 02:30 PM	#5
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Handlebars High Buckhorn worked great on my Roadking. Not too wide and my hands were at a natural angle. __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-29-2011, 08:40 PM	#6
jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	Handlebars I had the same pain between my shoulders and added 3" straight Chuckster risers. No more pain! __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net
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04-30-2011, 05:00 PM	#8
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Handlebars Triumph handle-bars maybe? __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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