Handlebar Options

[Name Etc.]

does anyone know if America and SpeedMaster handle bars are same diameter? I think the pullback bars are killing my back and I may need to get something to give me an upright or forward lean to the bars. suggestions?
Tim

 

[DaveM]

Have a look at this threads.

https://www.triumphtalk.com/threads/project-bronze-age.47112/

 

[Lozzman]

Yes, the bars are same diameter. I took off risers & flat bars off my speedmaster & put on 12"Apehangers. I probably would have been happy with 8 or 10inch but I got the bars cheap & I like them. I sit upright with feet forward And find it comfortable & it looks great in my eyes. I get a lot of positive comments.

 

[Marks]

Staight arms while riding will hurt my back but I drop my elbows a bit so I am then moved closer and my back is in a more normal position. I also wear a cheapie back support I purchashed off of e bay which helps keep my back straight. I am 66 and find this the most comfortable bike I have ever owned. Hope this helps you.

 

[Name Etc.]

Staight arms while riding will hurt my back but I drop my elbows a bit so I am then moved closer and my back is in a more normal position. I also wear a cheapie back support I purchashed off of e bay which helps keep my back straight. I am 66 and find this the most comfortable bike I have ever owned. Hope this helps you.

My Tiger is for sure the most comfortable bike I’ve owned. The America I am still trying to figure out. My inclination is to lean back a bit. But rear suspension is harsh. Sitting straighter or even a bit of a forward lean would help. I was thinking about some kind of flat wide bars. Instead of wide pull back like it came with.

 

[Marks]

My Tiger is for sure the most comfortable bike I’ve owned. The America I am still trying to figure out. My inclination is to lean back a bit. But rear suspension is harsh. Sitting straighter or even a bit of a forward lean would help. I was thinking about some kind of flat wide bars. Instead of wide pull back like it came with.

The America sure inclines you to lean back and get that armchair thing happening. C ould you adjust your rear suspension and soften it up a bit? I have also moved my handlebars down a bit as I was losing blood flow to my arms and it made me stretch my arms out even more. Worst comes to worst you will just have to spend the money and try new bars. Best of luck.

 

[Name Etc.]

The America sure inclines you to lean back and get that armchair thing happening. C ould you adjust your rear suspension and soften it up a bit? I have also moved my handlebars down a bit as I was losing blood flow to my arms and it made me stretch my arms out even more. Worst comes to worst you will just have to spend the money and try new bars. Best of luck.

well I spent some money anyway..... no more Jarring of the spine.

 

[Qship]

And they look sexy too.

 

[Marks]

Money well spent I would say.