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F3 long reach bars
Most of the pics I have seen show everyone's new F3 with the stock bars...
Has anyone added the long reach bars or is the stock bar what most are
opting for? My dealer said my F3 has been shipped and will be here this week.
I am adding the long reach bars and will post pics when I can.
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Please Describe
Are these shorter bars to produce a longer reach or are they longer bars to get a shorter reach? The words "long reach" make me think they're for people with long arms.
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image.jpgMore straight, makes your arms straight out instead of bending at the elbow.
position C on the ufit system.
Last edited by kkcdcdc; 02-01-2015 at 09:42 AM.
Reason: Add photo
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My husband and I test drove the F3 this past week. He did not like the stock handle bars. He likes his handlebars closer and lower to his body. We both have the tri- axis handlebars on our bikes now and love them. Don't know if the F3 comes with different sized handlebars.
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F3S - 2015 magnesium (BR windshield, heated grip, USB, extra 12 V, Zumo 590), backrest, saddlebags, floorboards. Laser alignment.
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OEM BARS
I ORDERED MY F3-S WITH THE 'OEM' BARS......
AT 6'1", I WILL SEE HOW IT FEELS PRIOR TO ORDERING ANY OPTIONAL BARS... I MAY JUST FIND THAT THE 'OEM' BARS ARE JUST FINE...
DAN P
SPYD3R
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Handlebars
I'm 6 feet tall with a 32 inch inseam so I know ahead of time that the +2 foot control rods will be needed. Like you I'll wait & see if the stock handlebars suit me or not. I don't want my arms pulled too straight which would pull on my shoulders, but I don't want them too close either.
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Hang in there..!!
many of the ryders getting there F3's can't even ryde them yet (weather) and others haven't had much time. Great questions and quite a few already but you all will have to give it a bit more time. Many will be answered without even asking...thats what we do here...
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
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2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Den1953
Originally Posted by den1953
Are these shorter bars to produce a longer reach or are they longer bars to get a shorter reach? The words "long reach" make me think they're for people with long arms.
Please,read the answer is below in this thread
F3S - 2015 magnesium (BR windshield, heated grip, USB, extra 12 V, Zumo 590), backrest, saddlebags, floorboards. Laser alignment.
ST Limited 2014
Bajaron Sway-bar
laser alignmet
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I ordered the "muscle attitude" package (though I swapped out the black stripe for a red one and the urban rack for the mono seat cowl), so I'll be trying out the "attitude handlebar". That item arrived with my spyder, but I don't think I'll get to pick up my spyder until late this week so I won't know how it feels.
That said, I'm not even sure how the "attitude handlebar" differs from the stock handlebar, and I don't know if that's what I'll end up staying with if it's not a comfortable fit.
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Originally Posted by vondalyn
I ordered the "muscle attitude" package (though I swapped out the black stripe for a red one and the urban rack for the mono seat cowl), so I'll be trying out the "attitude handlebar". That item arrived with my spyder, but I don't think I'll get to pick up my spyder until late this week so I won't know how it feels.
That said, I'm not even sure how the "attitude handlebar" differs from the stock handlebar, and I don't know if that's what I'll end up staying with if it's not a comfortable fit.
I just read the descriptions of all the handlebars in the Ebay ads, and it looks like the "attitude handlebar" leans the torso slightly forward and changes the angle for the wrists/arms. Again... without going through the ufit process, not sure what I think is comfortable, but I do like the thought of leaning forward slightly.
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Stock bars...
I actually got to sit on a red F3-s in Des Moines last weekend with the stock bars and pegs, and it felt pretty comfortable. Of course, that's coming off a a v-rod that, even with the longer bars available for the v-rod, makes you lean forward. I felt pretty comfortable, and if I want to draw the bars back a little more, I will go for a different bar.
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My dealer does not have the UFit system, so ( likely because he only ordered 2) only know what I got. Stock bars are good, but no way of telling if another would be better. I did change the pegs to +1 and that fits my leg reach better. I'm 5' 9", but legs tend to lock up so wanted longer reach. Some adjustment can be made to the bars, but not much as they will block my vision of the side mirrors.
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Originally Posted by Lamonster
Looking good. Can't wait to see it in Daytona in a few days.
CJ JAX
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Originally Posted by kkcdcdc
Long reach vs standard bar
A picture is worth a 1000 words. thank you.
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Machine gun damage
Originally Posted by Lamonster
LAmont,
I knew your job was tough, but didnt know u had to ride through machine-gun fire!
Just kidding that really looks great,great paint job!
Ron
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