Best handling bars for a Roadster

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Ditto from me too Dean. Those clubman's look as cool as they're torturous. I'm not sure I could live with them either.. I like your rubber too. What brand are they?
 
Old Scratcher said:
I like your rubber too. What brand are they?
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Went back and re-measured mine; they list as the 06.4132 European Interstate bars. 'Love 'em! And, those look like Avon Roadmasters, same as on mine. 'Love those too!

Nathan
 
The Vincent or Norton straights tend to point the clutch and front brake (if you have one) cables right into the speedo/revcounter casing unless you have them twisted upwards. The M bars shown or "ace bars" could be fitted upside down and give a forward lean. If you can find a pair of Laverda Jota bars you can fiddle with the serrated settings until the cows come home. You could even adjust to take into account one arn being longer than the other :D
 
Clipons and ace clubmans bars are best for short high speed sprints. They are very safe. However tank clearance and reduced steering lock is often a problem. For general purpose, a set of moderate rise bars, not straights are probably best. The footrest position is important - you need to keep most of the weight off your wrists on a road bike. Big wide bars can be deadly if you get into a tank-slapper.
 
I just took off my clubman style bars fitted a set of Flanders drag bars as seen here:
http://coloradonortonworks.com/part-cat ... s-mirrors/

No rise and just wide enough (as advertised in the link) to fit the brake master cylinder but not much more. The Flanders bars are of good quality. A couple of observations with the flat no-rise bars... You have to move the right hand control around until you find the spot where the master cylinder is not hitting the triple tree and not hitting your tank on full lock out. Some re-routing of the clutch cable was necessary (for me) as well due to the lack of rise and angle of the bars.

With the clubman bars I felt like I was in a more aggressive stance (obviously), in good control, and reasonably comfortable with the rear sets I am using. Not that great for all day rides though. With the drag bars it feels like a totally different bike. I'm a little more upright, comfortable, and the rear sets compliment them well. No real change in actual handling that I can tell other than the riding position and I'm not as used to the new bars yet.

Good luck.

Scott
 
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