No, not another sordid tale of splitting headaches, wobbly hole shots and operating under the influence, but a few hours in the shop working on the eternally unfinished bike. These used to be called sissy bars, but I suppose in the thought-control, nanny-state world we live in that would be politically incorrect. So I bent up a "gender-confused safety device."
Either way I think it's a bit too tall, or too short, and I'll probably scrap 'em. Subconsciously I'm trying to save as much work as possible for next winter.
I think you're right Herm, maybe shorter and run it with a broader point . . . I'm likin it though, a lot.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it looks too "heavy" with that fender. I agree, a shorter bar would be an improvement. I'm leaning in a different direction, I've got some 3/8" round stock around here and may go for some simple struts.
DeleteThat's the "Sportsman" model bar. It'll accommodate a full backpack with sleeping bag and bear-proof food container, as well as a fly rod, spinning rod, a varmint gun, and support a flagpole to fly the flag of your choice. (That's if you own enough bungee cords and have a hank of parachute cord laying around...)
ReplyDeleteThe way i see it Larry if it won't hold a queen size matress and box spring the hell with it.
DeleteCheck out the large bar and fuel container holder the brothers Busch just finished at Busch and Busch.
ReplyDeletejust to chuck in my tuppence worth, i reckon a pair of really low, short drag bar's, [wrist bent for comfort and speed, ahem] and a really, really high sissy bar and long parallel to the ground pipes tipped off with 'fish-tail's' just sayin', i'm just a thick derbyshire bloke who lives in a cave with no electicity, flushing toilet, hot water or fresh water supply, [and a 'lace stocking' white primer over matt black rattle can paint job] just sayin'
ReplyDeleteInteresting Loveless, I just finished bending up a shorter bar, which I found close to satisfactory, when I checked my phone and found your comment. I'm diggin' the suggestion on the short drag bars and may cut 3" or so off the ones I have on the bike and see how they look.
DeleteIt has always been my belief that primitive living opens up the mind for advanced thought. Worked for Thoreau.