I love the looks and power of the Max, but when it comes to riding style, I'm strictly a cruiser. I accumulate most of my kilometers touring on the bike.
I wanted some bars with more rise and pullback, but that retained the same width as the stockers, which I found to be just right (arms more or less at shoulder width) I couldn't find anything commercially available.
Consequently, I made up some custom bars, made from a set of "apehangers"
I used a solid piece of 7/8" round stock for the clamped section, and then cut and welded on the apehanger pieces to give me about 3" more rise than the stockers. The bars are now much more comfortable on the back, but I'm sorry that I didn't give them another inch or so in rise. The solid piece reduced the vibration, as a added bonus.
I have engine guards/forward footrests to stretch my legs out.
I hope to complete the "comfort mods" this winter, by relocating the driver's footpegs - about an inch lower, 2-3" forward.
