higher handlebars

[carl62cycles]

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the mongrel 79 1000 ...had 1200 bars on it and they were taller it hink the 1100 are taller than 1000 but not much ....the turn back on the grips is why i like the 1200 bars :mrgreen:

Had an 86 interstate and never got used to the handlebars :nea: (had the bike for less than a year more or less)In fact "overall" didn't like the rider position at all either :nea: .My 1100 fits me like a glove :music: To each its own of course :good: .

 

[carl62cycles]

I know we should not bash on this site BUT

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:smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy:

If I'm not mistaken that should be a cavalcade & its pretty close looking to a gl1200.I had an urge to buy one once looked at many of them on the net and ended up going to see one in orange county Socal,but up close the bike seemed too big (bet it was confortable for touring long trips thou)but it lacked the all-around town size my gl1100 had.But I did dig the lines of the bike & if only the bike would have been a tad smaller :whistling:

 

[carl62cycles]

Had some mini apes on this bike.On long rides put my hands to sleep.

From girl sitting position they seem too close to her body besides being kinda tall of course.Definitely dont seem confortable from picture point of view.those bars farther away(not much) would have improved a bit I guess k: .

 

[carl62cycles]

i second that ...old wings are just great bikes all around ...they have faults as all bikes do ,,,,but in a oldwing i have had great success in dependability with all the power i need....the ability to do lnog trips with ease and comfort :mrgreen:

"WELL SAID" Joe thats his story & I'm sticking to it :clapping: .

 

[toytender01]

Hay bev can does the Mart have something like that for the butt????????? :smilie_happy:

 

[89-300ce]

I got myself some nerve damage in my palm's a few years ago from my 81, a trip from KC to Tx. and back no cruise control.. I have recovered, and have made numerous trips sense, so what changes did I make??? I put on ISO grips, and I wear bicyclist gloves with the cushions made into the nerve pressure points in your hand, 15 bucks at walmart, my hand is just fine now even making long runs...my hands never go numb anymore...

I got nerve damage in my hands from a CR500. Mostly from engine vibration and shock from rocks and roots and such. My hands used to swell up bad to the point I thought we had to cut off my wedding ring. I didn't think it would be an issue on the wing because it is so smooth but I sometimes feel something just beginning to happen in my left hand, although it hasn't been a problem yet. I'm going to try the gloves first to see if it makes a difference. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[joedrum]

i find that the wing is the only bike i can ride long distance and still play drums ...it takes a few to get my hands to react right

 

[mcgovern61]

I got myself some nerve damage in my palm's a few years ago from my 81, a trip from KC to Tx. and back no cruise control.. I have recovered, and have made numerous trips sense, so what changes did I make??? I put on ISO grips, and I wear bicyclist gloves with the cushions made into the nerve pressure points in your hand, 15 bucks at walmart, my hand is just fine now even making long runs...my hands never go numb anymore...

I added the handlebar risers to my '82 and then lowered the handlebars towards me.....man that made a HUGE difference in numb hands. Plus I use a palm throttle device that allows me to not have to grip the throttle to hold it. That also made a huge difference!

 

[danf]

I got myself some nerve damage in my palm's a few years ago from my 81, a trip from KC to Tx. and back no cruise control.. I have recovered, and have made numerous trips sense, so what changes did I make??? I put on ISO grips, and I wear bicyclist gloves with the cushions made into the nerve pressure points in your hand, 15 bucks at walmart, my hand is just fine now even making long runs...my hands never go numb anymore...

I added the handlebar risers to my '82 and then lowered the handlebars towards me.....man that made a HUGE difference in numb hands. Plus I use a palm throttle device that allows me to not have to grip the throttle to hold it. That also made a huge difference!

Your risers, how many inches did you raise it...????thanks

 

[mcgovern61]

1 1/2" Beav...standard GL1100 risers that I got from Chas.

 

[mcgovern61]

 

[dan filipi]

I have the same risers and like the position.

Had to stretch the cables to their max.

 

[danf]

Thanks guy's I may just get me a set...

 

[carl62cycles]

i find that the wing is the only bike i can ride long distance and still play drums ...it takes a few to get my hands to react right

I found that my wing fits me like a glove :rocks: know what you mean :rocks:

 

[carl62cycles]

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Nice clear pics. the mod looks great :good:

 

[Riding a Relic]

Somebody needs to build a completely adjustable set of handlebars. Guys like me, with cervical problems in spine could benefit greatly. If out riding I would like to be able to stop and adjust the bars to a more comfortable angle.

 

[Riding a Relic]

Where can I get some of these risers?