Nomad handle bars

48Rob · 03-27-2008

Hi,
I have an 06 Nomad.
I'm 6-1 with long arms, but find the riding position uncomfortable after 50-60 miles, as I feel my arms are "stretched out", not locked, but close.

The bike has Aeromach risers, which put the bars an inch and a half closer, and I have a back rest, but I keep finding my hands out at the end of the grips, and wishing there was even more...

Phatt 2 risers have a 4" pullback (if I read the ad correctly) but that would only get the bars back another 2.5" from their current position.

Has anyone found a different set of bars to solve this problem?

If the bars were 4-6" longer, and perhaps swept in a little at the ends, along with the current risers, the position would be most comfortable...

If there are no bar options, is it practical to consider reshaping the current bars, along with the 4" pullback risers?

Thanks!

Rob

Sabrehawk · 03-30-2008

That 2.5 in. pullback will make a huge difference. Try just that before you modify the bars or replace them.
I put a set of risers on my Connie, up 1.5 back.75 and
made enough difference to ride an Iron Butt in comfort.
Hawk

Plato · 03-30-2008

With my Phatts II risers I went ahead and rerouted the brake line so I could then rotate the bars up high, as seen in the pic below. It made a world of difference. You might just try rotating the bars up to see if the height of the grips makes a difference in the feel. But I'm only 5' 8" so something like the Phatts II pulback along with setting the grips high should work easily for someone of your stature

One other thought, some folks put Apes on their Vulcans (use search feature), and I'm sure that would get you leaning back comfortably into the backrest more for sure.

skewterdewd · 03-30-2008

There are tons of metric bars out there. Here are just a few options:

STARBAR HANDLEBAR by Baron Custom Accessories - Baron Custom Accessories

(I think I'm going with the starbars on my 01)

Flanders Handlebars for Metric Bikes

Phat Performance Parts - Great Parts, Great Prices, Great Service, Great Website

48Rob · 03-30-2008

Thanks for the tips and the links!

Pretty neat looking bars!

Guess it makes more sense to try the risers first, then the bars if it isn't enough.

Rob

todd t · 03-31-2008

Just to try and help you out there is a set of phat 2's for sale in the accessory swap area for $50.00. That's a great deal in my opinion.

48Rob · 03-31-2008

Thanks Todd!

I mailed T the seller earlier, and found he had already sold them.

Guess I better be quicker on the draw

Rob

KevinP · 04-13-2008

48Rob, I have a set of Bugsplat risers-polished round stock, essentially-that are two inch long and go under the stock risers. On my 05 Nad they worked with stock setup. They go on quick and easy. I put on a set of Flanders bars last yr that were the same as the stock but the ends of the grips were 1-2 inch closer and only need stock risers which I prefer, now, so they're laying around. I'll send them to you for 15 bucks which probably will cover the S&H and little else. An inexpensive way see what you think of the up and back thing with different risers and no cable changeout. PM me if interested.

48Rob · 04-13-2008

Hi Kevin,

Sure I'm interested!!

If I can get the right feel with just risers, that would be great!

Thank you for the offer, it is very much appreciated!

Rob

PS. I sent you a PM.

03-27-2008	#1 (permalink)
48Rob Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 119	Nomad handle bars Hi, I have an 06 Nomad. I'm 6-1 with long arms, but find the riding position uncomfortable after 50-60 miles, as I feel my arms are "stretched out", not locked, but close. The bike has Aeromach risers, which put the bars an inch and a half closer, and I have a back rest, but I keep finding my hands out at the end of the grips, and wishing there was even more... Phatt 2 risers have a 4" pullback (if I read the ad correctly) but that would only get the bars back another 2.5" from their current position. Has anyone found a different set of bars to solve this problem? If the bars were 4-6" longer, and perhaps swept in a little at the ends, along with the current risers, the position would be most comfortable... If there are no bar options, is it practical to consider reshaping the current bars, along with the 4" pullback risers? Thanks! Rob

03-30-2008	#3 (permalink)
Plato Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 2,591	With my Phatts II risers I went ahead and rerouted the brake line so I could then rotate the bars up high, as seen in the pic below. It made a world of difference. You might just try rotating the bars up to see if the height of the grips makes a difference in the feel. But I'm only 5' 8" so something like the Phatts II pulback along with setting the grips high should work easily for someone of your stature One other thought, some folks put Apes on their Vulcans (use search feature), and I'm sure that would get you leaning back comfortably into the backrest more for sure. __________________ 05 Nomad/V&H Baggers/PCIII/Caddman Risers/Lights/Lowers/Chaps www.home.earthlink.net/~mthompson61

03-30-2008	#4 (permalink)
skewterdewd Team Zissou BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 1,427	There are tons of metric bars out there. Here are just a few options: STARBAR HANDLEBAR by Baron Custom Accessories - Baron Custom Accessories (I think I'm going with the starbars on my 01) Flanders Handlebars for Metric Bikes Phat Performance Parts - Great Parts, Great Prices, Great Service, Great Website __________________ 01 Nomad FI • Did I reset my odo back there?

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03-30-2008	#2 (permalink)
Sabrehawk Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lexington, S.C. Posts: 77	That 2.5 in. pullback will make a huge difference. Try just that before you modify the bars or replace them. I put a set of risers on my Connie, up 1.5 back.75 and made enough difference to ride an Iron Butt in comfort. Hawk

03-30-2008	#5 (permalink)
48Rob Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 119	Thanks for the tips and the links! Pretty neat looking bars! Guess it makes more sense to try the risers first, then the bars if it isn't enough. Rob

03-31-2008	#6 (permalink)
todd t Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: oconto falls,wi Posts: 110	Just to try and help you out there is a set of phat 2's for sale in the accessory swap area for $50.00. That's a great deal in my opinion.

03-31-2008	#7 (permalink)
48Rob Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 119	Thanks Todd! I mailed T the seller earlier, and found he had already sold them. Guess I better be quicker on the draw Rob

04-13-2008	#8 (permalink)
KevinP Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Afton, VA Posts: 61	48Rob, I have a set of Bugsplat risers-polished round stock, essentially-that are two inch long and go under the stock risers. On my 05 Nad they worked with stock setup. They go on quick and easy. I put on a set of Flanders bars last yr that were the same as the stock but the ends of the grips were 1-2 inch closer and only need stock risers which I prefer, now, so they're laying around. I'll send them to you for 15 bucks which probably will cover the S&H and little else. An inexpensive way see what you think of the up and back thing with different risers and no cable changeout. PM me if interested.

04-13-2008	#9 (permalink)
48Rob Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 119	Hi Kevin, Sure I'm interested!! If I can get the right feel with just risers, that would be great! Thank you for the offer, it is very much appreciated! Rob PS. I sent you a PM.

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