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#210986 10/18/2007 12:37 PM
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Has anyone tried the new buckhorn hanlde bars yet? If so how do they ride compared to the stock bars?


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Gratfultim #210987 10/18/2007 1:13 PM
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Here's Phil's black beauty, you should ask him:


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Gratfultim #210988 10/18/2007 4:58 PM
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Quote:

Has anyone tried the new buckhorn hanlde bars yet?




Nope!

(um, oldroadie, you ruined my joke!)


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FriarJohn #210989 10/18/2007 5:37 PM
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Don't start picking on the newbies again, you'll get uncle Fill worked up about how there are no dumb questions....


and just so we're clear Tim, I'm not saying it was a dumb question.




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roundy77 #210990 10/18/2007 6:43 PM
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I'm NOT picking on newbies.

I pick on everybody.


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roundy77 #210991 10/18/2007 6:50 PM
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okay Apreciate the vote of confidence. And I do know they aren't exactly new but I am at a point that i now want to customize my bike more. So here I am, and I still want to know the opinions of those who ride with them on how they like it?


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oldroadie #210992 10/18/2007 7:44 PM
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Quote:

Here's Phil's black beauty, you should ask him:





Where did he get the RED turn signal lenses?????????

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ezrider #210993 10/18/2007 7:53 PM
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Really like the front signal relocators but i want to learn more about the LED Grip signals.


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Gratfultim #210994 10/19/2007 12:28 AM
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If you're TALL and have LONG arms , the buckhorns make you feel a little cramped . They are better for SHORT folks with SHORTIE arms , but I'm NOT pickin' on them , we love them too . The buckhorns with the LED grip thingies will stick you in the ribs when you turn . Not good , not good at all . P.S.Don't pick on the noobies , they have feelings and we love them too .


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Wade #210995 10/19/2007 7:44 AM
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If you're TALL and have LONG arms , the buckhorns make you feel a little cramped.




Hey now, I grew up feeling relatively "normal", all the way to 6'5". It's not my fault most other kids quit along the way, but they drank coffee and smoked cigarettes on grade school playground breaks.

Back to the bars, I find the riding position pretty comfortable, more-so than the stock bars. If I was writing a magazine review, I'd say "relaxed".

Standard Disclaimer: "Your results may vary" (Deon)

jh


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freedom #210996 10/19/2007 2:10 PM
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So for a 6'4" 230lb type you would recomend them? I'm getting mixed feelings here...


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Gratfultim #210997 10/19/2007 2:37 PM
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I'm a scrawny 222, but also have a Corbin seat which I believe sets back an inch or so in the saddle, others may chime in here????????

BTW ~ 4 hrs to "Happy Hour" on the homefront

jh

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freedom #210998 10/19/2007 2:52 PM
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Ha! The Crown is already flowin' at the crack of noon here...


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FriarJohn #210999 10/19/2007 3:12 PM
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Hey , Tim , it's like pulling teeth ain't it bro'? Mebbe whin the Crown runs out , you will git yer answer . You could go to Ft.Likkerdale and try out Phather Phil's bike , he won't mind ! ( If you bring Crown ).


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