Handle bars - forward versus rear
ELP_JC,
First, I wanted to say welcome to the RUNE group and welcome as a TEXAN. Possibly we can hook up. MapQuest says from El Paso to Big Sandy is about 11 hours and 13 minutes for a distance of 746.74 miles. That would be a decent ride, especiall when I have not ventured into that type of riding........yet!
I wanted to say that I have the Black RUNE and yes, bugs and other items are noticeable, but come on. Black is where it is at! I am sure every other color is fantastic and most likely are cleaned down every time a ride is completed, so for keeping it clean, it would be the same no matter what the color....unless some RUNE riders like riding dirty bikes??? :-0
I also am about 5' 11'' with an inseam of about 31" and arm sleeve length of 34/35 (although I could increase that another inch) and have the front bars. I like that feel because it is really a cruiser feel verses a sit up gold wing ride. Now I had a '83 wing and enjoyed that a lot. I guess it is all based on the type of riding you want to do. I would like to see what the rear bars feel like though because I had a VTX 1300 and put on some riser adaptors that brought the bars back and down a bit and I enjoyed that fit. If anyone is riding through the BIG SANDY area with rear bars, give be a shout as I would love to see how that feel.
Does anyone know the cost of replacing the front with the rear type handle bars and what it would take? Do any lines need replacing?
FrankStec (soon to be renamed)