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Has anyone swapped the America bars for the Speedmaster's?
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I have the same question. Seems to me I remember some discussion about going the other way around BA bars on a speedie.....I'm thinking I would like to try a straighter, more drag bar like handlebars.....Let me know what you find out. Ride safe!
Warren
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Benny
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Bonnybeemer has my speedy bars on his america. He has pics in his album. He said the cables were a little long now, but not terribly so.
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Are the cables long enough to put America bars on a Speedy?
With apropriate risers. How long are America risers?
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I think speedy cables are shorter than america cables, so I doubt it, even with the shorter risers. Maybe if you re-route the throttle to the right of the frame...
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I've been contemplating the same...drag bars with 4" risers or something of the sort. I'll hafta sit on a SM this weekend while in PA and see if I like 'em.
Mark
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I sat on one at the Javits center a few years ago. PRetty comfy!
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yes i did, real comfortable, used speedy risers too. Ionly have 1 photo on photopost but you can see how good they look
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Stone: That's the deal. Looks like I will be switching over.
Thanks for the photo.
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I have put 6-inch straight Kuryakyn risers with flat bars on my America, have a look at my gallery. They are super comfortable especially for my 6'3" frame. The cables are a little bit long visually, but no problems with operation.
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Has anyone tried to go the other way (hear me out before you judge) putting America bars on a Speedy? Someone must have, You people will do anything here (don't judge).
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Thats it Doghair... consider yourself judged!
You would need longer cables to go from speedy bars and risers to the America bars and risers. It would probably give you a more relaxed riding position.
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Yes America cables are longer than Speedys, and the only reason is the bar/riser combo.
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i wish we had some bars like the barons that fit ours. just put some on my friends C50 and they are very comfortable.
Frank
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Hey Frank,
I might be off base reading too far into your comment, but here goes...Are those Barons one piece risers and bars? From the Barons I've seen on aftermarket sites for metric bikes, they have a 4" center-to-center distance between risers, so Harley bars are the way to go. Plenty of options there. If they are one piece risers and bars, you should be able to find something similar in a Harley aftermarket setup. I believe a lot of Harleys have 3 1/2" center-to-center between the risers like our bikes(double check both before buying though). You would have to drill for the 1/2" bolts though that mount most aftermarket risers and bar combo.
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Has anyone tried to go the other way (hear me out before you judge) putting America bars on a Speedy? Someone must have, You people will do anything here (don't judge).
I changed bars on my Speedy and used some HD bars I liked (narrower than the America's).
I needed to change the cables to the America's as the Speedy's were too short.
I would think the America's bars, being wider, would enhance this problem.
I hope this helps a little.
Bedouin.
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i have the t100 bonnie bars on my speedy.
i like the slight pullback and they are comfortable.
cat
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Hey folk`s! I am going for ape-hangers on my BA  . 19" straight up! Then of course I need complete cable-set (about 60 cm. longer than standard). Anyone who know where I can get this kind of cables
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I know two people who switched their Speedmaster bars for the America bars. One of the guys kept his original Speedmaster risers on and the other guy went with the America risers. Both had to switch their cables because the Speedmaster cables were too short.
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yea they are all one piece. i thought our were 4 and 1/2? so they are 3 and 1/2?
Frank
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Not sure the exact size, but when I read your post above I took a tape measure to my Speedmaster risers for a rough sizing and got 3 1/2" from center-to-center. Didn't take off the top clamps and handlebar for more accuracy though, but if it isn't 3 1/2" it's real close. That's why I said to double check.
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Hey folk`s! I am going for ape-hangers on my BA . 19" straight up! Then of course I need complete cable-set (about 60 cm. longer than standard). Anyone who know where I can get this kind of cables
Try Barnett for the cables and the brake lines. They'll custom make any length cable, and they carry Spiegler and Goodridge brake lines.
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Yesterday, I mounted the SM bars on my '03 BA. I used the tall, polished, round risers from Brent. They are a little pricey, but they sure look great with the speedy bars. Also put on the chrome oval mirrors from BC(these look great as well). I took it for a 50 mile blast, and I love the feel of this setup. Sorry, no pics yet. I forgot to bring my digital camera with me to my Mom's, where I keep my bike. Anyway, I don't know how to post pics, but am going to try to learn. Charlie
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i wish we had some bars like the barons that fit ours. just put some on my friends C50 and they are very comfortable.
Frank
Baron's Radius drag bar on an America:
http://www.bonnevilleamerica.com/photopo...=500&page=1
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hey how do those bars feel compared to stock? where did you get them to? i know the felt great on the suzuki. please share your impressions of them. also do all the cables and wires fit ok??
Frank
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I've put very wide bars on mine,42 inch and for they're comfortable,it's not everyones taste but I like them,all the cables are standard but I had to reroute them under the tank,you'll find pictures in my photopost
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I finaly posted pics in my gallery, thanks to help from Benny. Charlie
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attempt at posting pic
well that didn't work 
It says "You may attach a file to this post while editing." and I click Continue, and it just posts it without any options ???????
Last edited by unclecharlie; 04/17/2006 8:26 PM.
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Charlie, go here and check out the instructions on posting. In the mantime, folks can check out your gallery for the pics.
Benny
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