I've been talking with folks about this trend toward using matte clear instead of shiny glass looking clear.
My takeaway is the younger folks tend to like the matte look and the older folks like the shiny look.
I think it looks good either way as long as it's done right.
The OP's bike looks good in that rat rod kind of way. A lot of work can go into making something look like that and hold up well.
The cool thing is if someone wants a change after a few years they can simply repaint or they can be really slick and use a plastic wrap paint of lots of colors and just peel it off when ready.
Oh thanks man. It definitely felt strange at first, but you get used to it real quick. When I go on longer trips, I tilt them back a little bit, about an inch and a half and put my taller windshield on. When I'm riding around town I push them all the way forward for the more aggressive look.
Also the Vic apes will be legal in most states where the 16" Ness might not be... Up here in Alberta the rule is your hands can't be above your shoulders in riding position.
Mine are most definitely Ness bars. Cause I bought them. lol
But that does make sense. I would guess that the bike I saw yesterday was a Ness Magnum I just didn't look that close. Touché my friend
Did you have to lengthen any cables? I tried to buy some Vic apes 2 years ago when I bought my XC... They where back ordered 6 months or something stupid. I ended up with Vic Baggers apes. They are comfortable but look hideous.
Thanks man.. Funny thing is I'm not a big guy. 5'11" 180. I just like the look.
Like I said in a previous post I pull them back a little when I go on longer rides. I went on 5 day 2000mile ride last summer and I wasn't uncomfortable at all.
I'm more of a shiny paint kinda guy but the flat black looks good on that bike. Still looks like a factory paint job if that's what you were going for.
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