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JustcallmeMrT:
Hi guys, spending time dreaming about the finished bike, and trying to decide what type of bars to go for.  Having never ridden before, I've no clue what is safe, comfortable, etc, but would like a style that is lower than the bars that came with the bike. 

I'm 6'2" so sitting on the bike in stock configuration, the pegs just didn't feel right - I seemed to want my toes where my heels should have been. So I've already decided rearsets are in my future.  I'm sure this will make a difference to my bar position, so figured I'd mention it.

So far I like a lot of the bikes that are running clip on bars, but I'm concerned about overall riding comfort - I do hope to out some miles on!  Do people find them comfortable?

I've also looked at drag bars, but they just don't seem to fit the overall style. 

Started thinking about clubman bars, but was again concerned about the comfort factor.  Then came across these on ebay... don't have a drop, so still relatively high, and because of the shape, it might push the hand position a bit further forward, which seems like it would help with my height.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=361105677292&alt=web

All of this comes from a total lack of experience, so it's over to you guys.  What do you think?  What would you do?

Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP):
MrT
I am not as tall as you not far off but in my opinion the high bars that Honda used are perfect for me.With those I sit bolt up right do not get back ache and as for handling I feel these make me feel in control.I have also have had the standard low bars but made me feel as if I was towering over the clocks.Like you said opinions please so that is my view and I am sure there will be fores and against.I can not or ever could deal with clip ons etc
Cheers
Bitsa

Johnwebley:
I have a standard UK 500-4

 the bars are lower than the US ones,at times the footrests seem to far forward,
all in all,the combined arrangment give me good leverage to control the bike,either slow or fast,and twisty bumpy roads,

I suggest you use standard for a few  thousand miles till you get really used to it,then play around,

Trigger:
It depends on may things. High bars mean longer throttle cables, brake line.
Not sure what they came with.

Woodside:
Hi of possible mock some up..
I often work with 20mm conduit and have a pipe bender for work so I've often played around with different bar set ups?..
try with a straight bar first any pipe of a similar diameter will do even chop up an old broom handle.....just give it a whirl ..personally I like straight bars and have always found them comfortable ...Norton done a nice set with a very shallow sweep on them
My clip ons on my avatar bike are not to bad but after a couple of hours I do get it in my lower back....

I'm 41 now and I'm sure it's not going to get any better

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