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thechefinman · 02-23-2012, 12:20 AM

So I have been tossing around the idea of getting new handle bars the bike. I want to do a dragbar look with something like a 5-6 inch riser. If I run a setup like that will I be able to use the stock cables? Also where is the best place online to look at whats compatible for a 95 600 vlx?

h13man · 02-23-2012, 01:51 AM

Motorcycle Stock Handlebars Measurements - Stock Bars This might help. J&P cycles is a good place to shop for bars.

**old dad** · 02-23-2012, 07:20 AM

I don't think you'll be able to do 5-6" risers without having to replace the cables,,though you may get lucky, probably have to reroute the cables behind the triple tree.

h13man · 02-23-2012, 08:37 AM

I believe he wants a drag bar style and the chart I listed doesn't list 95' but 99' and up bars has a 5 1/2" heigth/rise assuming this chart is correct. I used it selecting my bars last year going to a wider pullback style bar (2.5"). No problem with the cables etc.

mjd334 · 02-23-2012, 03:49 PM

I just put 28'' drag bars with a 3" pull back on my 83 shadow vt500. Required one inch risers to clear the tank. They are much much more comfortable than stock bars and i feel more stable at low speeds. I would recommend a sharper pull back though (4-5" would be a good angle). I found the stock cables to be a bit long, but if you are creative with your cable routing, it will work

02-23-2012, 12:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
thechefinman Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 63	Thinking about new handle bars So I have been tossing around the idea of getting new handle bars the bike. I want to do a dragbar look with something like a 5-6 inch riser. If I run a setup like that will I be able to use the stock cables? Also where is the best place online to look at whats compatible for a 95 600 vlx?

02-23-2012, 01:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
h13man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 3,729	Motorcycle Stock Handlebars Measurements - Stock Bars This might help. J&P cycles is a good place to shop for bars. __________________ 06' 1100 Spirit 71' CL 100 99' Valkyrie Ride Bell by "Yoman"

02-23-2012, 07:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
old dad Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: sc Posts: 7,140	I don't think you'll be able to do 5-6" risers without having to replace the cables,,though you may get lucky, probably have to reroute the cables behind the triple tree. __________________ 2006 vlx

02-23-2012, 08:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
h13man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 3,729	I believe he wants a drag bar style and the chart I listed doesn't list 95' but 99' and up bars has a 5 1/2" heigth/rise assuming this chart is correct. I used it selecting my bars last year going to a wider pullback style bar (2.5"). No problem with the cables etc. __________________ 06' 1100 Spirit 71' CL 100 99' Valkyrie Ride Bell by "Yoman" Last edited by h13man; 02-23-2012 at 08:40 AM.

02-23-2012, 03:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
mjd334 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 112	I just put 28'' drag bars with a 3" pull back on my 83 shadow vt500. Required one inch risers to clear the tank. They are much much more comfortable than stock bars and i feel more stable at low speeds. I would recommend a sharper pull back though (4-5" would be a good angle). I found the stock cables to be a bit long, but if you are creative with your cable routing, it will work

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