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Posted by Drift1
- January 06, 2014, 17:26:37 PMOk so I decided to order my new bars today and went bigger and wider then what Lurch has . I ended up going with Burly long horns witch are :
1 " diameter notched and drilled to hide wires and hopefully cables ( we'll see 
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39 " wide 17 1/4 pull back and 7" rise
Once I have the bars I'll measure for my cable and wire length . I also need to see if the drifter shifter will be in the way with the new bars ? It'll be a week or so to receive the bars , but man I can't wait to start this project 
Posted by Drift1
- January 05, 2014, 21:50:47 PMLOL 
Thanks Lurch I'll look these up . I just posted on your thread and see you are indeed almost 7' . You'll see why I'm laughing when you read the thread Thanks again for the info .
Posted by Lurch
- January 05, 2014, 21:42:21 PMThey're certainly a smidge wider, lower, and closer. I'm 6'7, and I find these really help letting my shoulders relax.
They're just Baron Nostalgia Bars:
eg: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Baron-Nostalgia-Handlebar-Fits-Kawasaki-Vulcan-1500-Drifter-1999-2005-/331091201407?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d1692cd7f
Posted by Drift1
- January 05, 2014, 21:28:38 PMLurch they look great man ! I've looked at so many beach bars over the last two days I'm exhausted ... LOL
Do you remember the name of these bars ? Bikini ,long horns etc . ? What rise , pull back , are they knurled were did you get them ? Thanks for the help and they look great on your ride
I've been really thinking about going with either the long horns or the grande beach bar . There both 39" wide 17" pullback one has a 4.5 " rise and the other a 6.5" rise . Really blows not having a shop around with these bars available to get a feel for them . I'm 6' and still feel like I'm constantly reaching for the stock bars , in return I get that shoulder blade ache . Do these bars let you sit upright more than the stock bars did ?
Posted by Lurch
- January 05, 2014, 20:19:54 PMSome more pics:
Posted by Lurch
- January 05, 2014, 20:08:41 PMRecently fitted a set.
http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?topic=25570.msg58169#msg58169
Stock cables work fine as long as you re-route the throttle cable behind the top triple clamp.
Posted by greenbarn
- January 05, 2014, 14:35:23 PMLooks like the barons are not terribly different than stock unless I'm missing something? Lower rise and slight longer? Similar pullback? Maybe your stock cables will teach?
Posted by Drift1
- January 05, 2014, 12:27:13 PM49 thanks for the site info . I just took a look around and there's good info and pictures as well
Posted by Drift1
- January 05, 2014, 11:30:17 AMPC I agree routing the cables through the bars would definitely be a MUCH cleaner look . However I've only found bars that enable you to route the electrical through the bars ? Man I wish there was someone on here who in fact did this mod so I knew what bars , cable length , rise , width etc. I in fact am looking for on this mod .
Posted by pcarrell
- January 05, 2014, 11:04:21 AMYeah, you'll be changing out cables for sure. If I can make a suggestion, route the cables through the bars. MUCH cleaner looking installation!
You'll also want to make sure you get the same as your current diameter or you'll be changing out grips and mounts and everything else.
Posted by 49Reo
- January 05, 2014, 11:02:02 AMHey, bud, check this link:
www.sideroadcycles.com
Right hand side of the page, near the top, is a "Flanders" handlebar section, in there is a diagram on how to measure handlebars.
Posted by Drift1
- January 05, 2014, 10:25:21 AMGB there's all sorts off measurements , this is were I get confused .
For example :
Baron Nostalgia Bars
Dimensions Diameter 1" Width 36" rise 3 1/2" pullback 14 1/12" knurled 100 mm center to center
Diameter 1.25' w 39" r 6.5" sweep 18.50"
Burly 1" dimpled
width 39.5" rise 4.5" pullback 14.75" 9.5 center width
So as you can see there's different measurements out there , but these are pretty much the standard ones I been finding . I now I'll most likely change out cables etc as most have used stock cables just rerouted them to the front of the tree . I'm lost when it comes to the risers . Do I need to change them etc. etc. etc .
Posted by greenbarn
- January 05, 2014, 08:04:55 AMDo you have the measurements for any of those bars in your pics? I wonder what they measure, compared to the stock bars? Some of them sure look comfy, and I agree they do add a nostalgic look.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 04, 2014, 22:57:04 PM thanks D1, but I find the stock bars really comfortable, I did this winter that I am going to move them one or two notches up to make them even more comfortable. Hope you find the bars you are looking for.
Posted by Drift1
- January 04, 2014, 21:17:36 PMHere's a few more and one for the ratman