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75 CB400 "Dad's old bike" project
Green1:
I like the look of clipons but after riding so many bikes with high bars I now find them way to extreme.
I rode my dads Triumph Trophy last week and was crippled after an hour.
Nurse Julie:
And your only a young whipper snapper Mick. I would have the same crippling feeling if I rode our Thundercat for any real distance. Saying that, the 400/4 makes me ache a bit after about 100 miles and my wrists/ hands are dead after about 10 miles.
Green1:
Due to work I have old man knees I find ladder work hard going now.Thats one of the ressons I outed my Triumph S4
Pops400:
Julie, yes I think that rear sets would be a necessity with clip on's, but trying to figure it all out in my head. Can't really mock up without parts, so a bit chicken and egg.
From yours and Mick's comments, I do have my reservations about clip on's, though I like the look. My reservations about actually being able to ride it comfortably are what made me suddenly think about straight bars. Head spinner. :(
Nurse Julie:
Yes, clipons and rearsets do look good and a million years ago I had plenty of bikes with them on but I was a lot younger, so my body didn't kick up too much of a fuss. It depends if you want comfort or looks I suppose, unfortunately you cant have both. I personally think a 400/4 looks lovely standard.
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