VN900 new handlebars for '09?

rod2625 · 10-06-2008

I did a search and did not come up any prior posts, did I miss it? I caught this comment on the online Cruiser Magazine site discussing the Kawi '09 lineup:

"is that the Vulcan 900 Classic has new handlebars with a much more comfortable reach and angle, as well as being much narrower than the old ultra-wide beach bars."

Gatogonow · 10-06-2008

Do you have the link for the article, please?

Photomark · 10-06-2008

The article is on motorcycle cruiser magazine...just google it and you'll find it. Its in the article on the new 1700, about halfway down in the paragraph stating other tidbits from the show. I'll try a link:

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager Tourer - Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine

mark

Gatogonow · 10-06-2008

Thanks Mark, Appreciated Greatly

Gato

Slpr_61 · 10-06-2008

Glad I got my 07 then. I wouldnt give up my bars for nothin'!!!
well, except the mini apes i plan this winter. but they are gonna have to be
34" or they aint goin on!!!
I actually wouldnt call the 900 bars beach bars either.
I've had several people sit on my bike and love the feel of the bars.
one actually went out and got a set of 34 inch bars.

My *guess* is, they may still have the same bars on after all.
this is from Kawasakis site:
"The wide handlebars, seat and floorboards combination offers an ideal ergonomic relationship, making for a relaxing mount" (realizing they dont call out a dimension, but do call them wide)
and in the specs, call for an overall width of 39.6 in. take the couple inches away that the
mirrors and/or levers stick out, and I think you still have a 34" bar. just my 2cents

jd533 · 10-07-2008

the bars are one of the things that sold my on the bike. I love em

10-06-2008	#1 (permalink)
rod2625 Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kitsap Peninsula, WA Posts: 697	VN900 new handlebars for '09? I did a search and did not come up any prior posts, did I miss it? I caught this comment on the online Cruiser Magazine site discussing the Kawi '09 lineup: "is that the Vulcan 900 Classic has new handlebars with a much more comfortable reach and angle, as well as being much narrower than the old ultra-wide beach bars." __________________ Roger '07 VN900 Classic http://public.fotki.com/rod2625/kawi-vn900/ Last edited by rod2625 : 10-06-2008 at 07:18 PM. Reason: clarity

10-06-2008	#5 (permalink)
Slpr_61 umm, like, hmm, huh? BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Posts: 713	Glad I got my 07 then. I wouldnt give up my bars for nothin'!!! well, except the mini apes i plan this winter. but they are gonna have to be 34" or they aint goin on!!! I actually wouldnt call the 900 bars beach bars either. I've had several people sit on my bike and love the feel of the bars. one actually went out and got a set of 34 inch bars. My guess is, they may still have the same bars on after all. this is from Kawasakis site: "The wide handlebars, seat and floorboards combination offers an ideal ergonomic relationship, making for a relaxing mount" (realizing they dont call out a dimension, but do call them wide) and in the specs, call for an overall width of 39.6 in. take the couple inches away that the mirrors and/or levers stick out, and I think you still have a 34" bar. just my 2cents __________________ Metallic Titanium '07 900 Classic VROC #25476 VNOG #112 Last edited by Slpr_61 : 10-06-2008 at 10:25 PM.

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Gatogonow Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Beach, Florida Posts: 425	Do you have the link for the article, please?

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Photomark Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Landenberg, PA Posts: 8	The article is on motorcycle cruiser magazine...just google it and you'll find it. Its in the article on the new 1700, about halfway down in the paragraph stating other tidbits from the show. I'll try a link: Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager Tourer - Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine mark

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Gatogonow Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Beach, Florida Posts: 425	Thanks Mark, Appreciated Greatly Gato

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jd533 ride safe,ride often BTK Intermediate Join Date: May 2008 Location: springfield, mo Posts: 145	the bars are one of the things that sold my on the bike. I love em

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