G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Buell Forum » Big, Bad & Dirty (Buell XB12X Ulysses Adventure Board) » Archive through October 10, 2016 » Ergonomics Improvement 06 XB12X « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Indybuell
Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 09:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I've got an 06 XB12X. Love it. The only issue that I have is that after about 20 minutes the outsides of my wrists really start to hurt. I have a set of renthal bars on it. Everything else is stock. I'm about 6'2". Would another set of bars make it more comfortable? If so, should I try to move them back or forward? Thanks!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Phelan
Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 10:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Stock bars would be quite more comfortable.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Twisteduly
Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 10:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Do you have risers with the Renthal bars?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Ourdee
Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 11:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I had stock bars and rotated then back some.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Ratbuell
Posted on Monday, September 19, 2016 - 10:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
6'4", stock X bars, 1" risers, 1,000 miles a day no problem.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Natexlh1000
Posted on Monday, September 19, 2016 - 11:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I'm 6'3" and find the stock bars just right.
The only add-on I put is the 2006 tall seat.
For long highway trips, I find removing the stock windshield to be better.
Windblast + a slight lean forward = hardly any pressure on the bars.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Big_island_rider
Posted on Monday, September 19, 2016 - 12:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I'm 6' use stock bars with 2" ROX risers. More upright body position with less fatigue.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Indybuell
Posted on Monday, September 19, 2016 - 12:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Thanks for the ideas fellas. I went ahead and ordered some risers, and will give that a try. I think I have the stock bars lying around somewhere!

Thanks again!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Etennuly
Posted on Monday, September 19, 2016 - 02:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
The risers will relieve pressure on your wrists for sure. In the mean time I have a suggestion.....take the windshield off and go faster! The air will hold you up off your hands.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Big_island_rider
Posted on Monday, September 19, 2016 - 11:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Or you could attach a small drag chute to your jacket....
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Reepicheep
Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 - 08:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Another 6'2" guy that is a fan of the Rox risers.

I also don't like the bigger windshields. The tall screen on the XT worked pretty well. The tall screen on the X was a train wreck that just put the buffetting in the worst possible place.

But I prefer smooth airflow loading up my chest and helmet.
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a private posting area. Only registered users and custodians may post messages here.
Password:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration