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Fable of the 2020 RT Handlebar
- Thread starter cohoff
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cohoff
GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
Thanx Joe, I followed your suggestion on the F3 handlebars. I just wanted to share my results.
TXGreatRide
New member
Thank you for this! I was on the fence with stock handelbars and I was seriously considering to ger short reach bars. You cleared it up for me
TXGreatRide
New member
Installed F3T today, love it!
Final setup, all installed
Original bars
Original vs F3T Altitude bars
F3T Altitude
Final setup, all installed
Original bars
Original vs F3T Altitude bars
F3T Altitude
bikerbillone
Well-known member
Sure looks good...
TXGreatRide- now that you have the stock F3 handlebars on your 2020 RTL, how is the feel to your shoulders/wrists? Can you feel less strain? If you measure from the ground to the
center of the outer handlebar grip what would be the distance? On my 2020 RTL it is about 41". Reading all of the discussions on the handlebar swaps to make the 2020 RTL ride more [leasing and less strain on long runs, I have concluded for my stature( 5'9") the stock(position B) F3 T handlebars would make best choice.
center of the outer handlebar grip what would be the distance? On my 2020 RTL it is about 41". Reading all of the discussions on the handlebar swaps to make the 2020 RTL ride more [leasing and less strain on long runs, I have concluded for my stature( 5'9") the stock(position B) F3 T handlebars would make best choice.
TXGreatRide
New member
Hi Baxter,
I feel much better riding with F3, I'm 5'10" and with the stock bars i had to lean forward a bit and wasn't able to sit back and push my back against backrest. Now I feel more relaxed and comfortable. Less strain on the wrists too, hands and shoulders are more relaxed.
I did measurements, it's approximately 43" from the ground, so seems like 2" raise, and definitely couple of inches back. No regrets about it.
biker01red
New member
Joe,
The F3T handlebars arrived yesterday, Friday. I did the install per your instructions, had no problem... What a difference they have made !!!
With the OEM handlebars, after 50 to 70 miles I was having pain between my shoulder blades....never happened before on prior bikes I have owned.
After install of the F3T handlebars I did a 100 mile ride, no pain in shoulders or back !!!!! Thanks very much for the recommendation......
cptjam
Registered User
My pleasure, Don. There has been confusion (me, mostly!) on the handlebar part number. To put this to bed, I went to a dealer in Spearfish, SD. The correct handlebar part number is 709402241, with a price of $109.99. You might find it a bit cheaper online, but there are thousands of used ones; so many changed them out on the F3. There is another part, also called a handlebar, which is the piece that goes into the grip, and into the bars. Wrong part! I’m planning on buying several sets, and bring them to rallies. That way, folks who need them installed can get it done. Joe
Doug44
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Joe in a recent post your provided instructions on changing bars for the new 2020RTL. (The F3T handlebars arrived yesterday, Friday. I did the install per your instructions, had no problem/) could you point me to these instructions Joe.I assume it is not a big deal but I would like to have your knowledge before doing mine. Also while I am on the subject are these bars the best to bring the bars up and back I am very short. I have read about a attitude bar would that be better for my short arms Thanks Doug
TXGreatRide
New member
I too purchased the short reach bars and found them to be too close to my body when raised to maximum height. The problem is the alignment/centering pin limits the range of motion. i used a mini hacksaw (used for removing toilet bolts) and removed the pin. This allowed me to put the bars exactly where i wanted them. With the bolts properly torqued the bar aren't going anywhere.
I received my F3 Attitude bar today and installed it on my 2020 RTL. I just returned from a short ride, and I think this is the ticket for me! I had tried the short reach bars, but found them almost like ape-hangers, and not comfortable at all. The stock bar isn't bad, but i was looking for something just a tad closer.
Here are some relevant dimensions for those of you considering this move: height from floorboards to centerline of bar end = 31" stock, 31.5" Attitude. Distance from outside edge of mirrors to centerline bar end = 13.25" stock, 14.5" Attitude.
I'm 5'10" tall with 30 inch inseam, and initial reaction is this setup will be very comfortable. The test will be a long ride of course, which I will hopefully get to soon.
FYI
Here are some relevant dimensions for those of you considering this move: height from floorboards to centerline of bar end = 31" stock, 31.5" Attitude. Distance from outside edge of mirrors to centerline bar end = 13.25" stock, 14.5" Attitude.
I'm 5'10" tall with 30 inch inseam, and initial reaction is this setup will be very comfortable. The test will be a long ride of course, which I will hopefully get to soon.
FYI
cptjam
Registered User
Probably. See my thread on 2020 bars. No wires to mod. 8 bolts and 4 clips. Very easy. Get the bars, read the thread. If you are still stuck, call me. Joe
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