RD 350 handle bar for Bullet 350 UCE? - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

anandbj76 · 11-29-2010, 01:32 PM

Hi,

I have purchased Bullet 350 UCE a couple of weeks back. I am getting some back-ache since then. The pain is in the upper part of back. To be exact, the pain is on left side of the back - where the sholder ends.
I think the cause for this pain is the handle bar of the bullet. I think my hands are getting too much stretched for holding the handle bars. Please note that I am 5'4" tall. I have already got the stock handle bars lowered to certain extent for comfort, but I think that is not enough.

I have heard that RRD 350 like handle bars are best suited for bullets. Is that true? Will they help improve the driving / sitting posture?
Can they be fitted easily on the bullet? Will I need to buy new cables too for the handle bar? Or will the stock cables work?

I am based in Pune. Please guide on any specific shop that sells these handlebars.

Best regards,
Anand

Sunny · 11-29-2010, 06:45 PM

Query Approved

jd666 · 11-29-2010, 07:31 PM

I doubt that would help, since they are wider and straighter. So the issue is that you will have to reach further, and it will strain more.

I suggest the lightining 535 handlebar ( longer and wider ), but that would involve longer cables for clutch, accelerator etc.

Other thing i can suggest is get some padding on the seat, so that you sit slightly higher and forward.

anandbj76 · 11-30-2010, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jd666

I doubt that would help, since they are wider and straighter. So the issue is that you will have to reach further, and it will strain more.

I suggest the lightining 535 handlebar ( longer and wider ), but that would involve longer cables for clutch, accelerator etc.

Other thing i can suggest is get some padding on the seat, so that you sit slightly higher and forward.

Thanks jd666!

Lonely Rider · 11-30-2010, 12:11 PM

I agree in increasing the seat height rather than going for modifying the handle bar.

I had replaced stock handle bar of my thunderbird with RD 350 handle bar. RD handle bar suits Thunderbird ONLY FOR SHORT N CITY RIDING BUT NOT FOR HIGHWAY AND LONG DRIVES.

toolbox · 12-01-2010, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anandbj76

Hi,

I have purchased Bullet 350 UCE a couple of weeks back. I am getting some back-ache since then. The pain is in the upper part of back. To be exact, the pain is on left side of the back - where the sholder ends.
I think the cause for this pain is the handle bar of the bullet. I think my hands are getting too much stretched for holding the handle bars. Please note that I am 5'4" tall. I have already got the stock handle bars lowered to certain extent for comfort, but I think that is not enough.

I have heard that RRD 350 like handle bars are best suited for bullets. Is that true? Will they help improve the driving / sitting posture?
Can they be fitted easily on the bullet? Will I need to buy new cables too for the handle bar? Or will the stock cables work?

I am based in Pune. Please guide on any specific shop that sells these handlebars.

Best regards,
Anand

Anand, Try with Suzuki Shogun handle bar. It has a bit elongated handle compared to other bikes and gives a great comfort. I had it in my RE Electra for somedays and it gave me a very comfortable ride.

subushady · 12-03-2010, 08:21 PM

Try the Electra Handlebar. I have Electra Handlebar on my STD and there is no back pain.

Regards,
Subu.

sharatbali · 11-27-2011, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anandbj76

Hi,

I have purchased Bullet 350 UCE a couple of weeks back. I am getting some back-ache since then. The pain is in the upper part of back. To be exact, the pain is on left side of the back - where the sholder ends.
I think the cause for this pain is the handle bar of the bullet. I think my hands are getting too much stretched for holding the handle bars. Please note that I am 5'4" tall. I have already got the stock handle bars lowered to certain extent for comfort, but I think that is not enough.

I have heard that RRD 350 like handle bars are best suited for bullets. Is that true? Will they help improve the driving / sitting posture?
Can they be fitted easily on the bullet? Will I need to buy new cables too for the handle bar? Or will the stock cables work?

I am based in Pune. Please guide on any specific shop that sells these handlebars.

Best regards,
Anand

go to aundh and there you will find vishes , just to the right of it you will find a rd350 workshop , you can get it there

sujeetacharya · 12-02-2011, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharatbali

go to aundh and there you will find vishes , just to the right of it you will find a rd350 workshop , you can get it there

Be doubly sure you may not get original handle bar. My suggestion is to get it fabricated on a high quality steel. This can be done by any steel fabricator. I know some one who got it done in Mumbai.

11-29-2010, 01:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
anandbj76 Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 52	RD 350 handle bar for Bullet 350 UCE? Hi, I have purchased Bullet 350 UCE a couple of weeks back. I am getting some back-ache since then. The pain is in the upper part of back. To be exact, the pain is on left side of the back - where the sholder ends. I think the cause for this pain is the handle bar of the bullet. I think my hands are getting too much stretched for holding the handle bars. Please note that I am 5'4" tall. I have already got the stock handle bars lowered to certain extent for comfort, but I think that is not enough. I have heard that RRD 350 like handle bars are best suited for bullets. Is that true? Will they help improve the driving / sitting posture? Can they be fitted easily on the bullet? Will I need to buy new cables too for the handle bar? Or will the stock cables work? I am based in Pune. Please guide on any specific shop that sells these handlebars. Best regards, Anand

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jd666 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gurgaon/Faridabad Posts: 3,390	I doubt that would help, since they are wider and straighter. So the issue is that you will have to reach further, and it will strain more. I suggest the lightining 535 handlebar ( longer and wider ), but that would involve longer cables for clutch, accelerator etc. Other thing i can suggest is get some padding on the seat, so that you sit slightly higher and forward. __________________ My offerings to the gods of speed - - KTM Duke 200 - Yamaha RXZ 5 speed

11-30-2010, 12:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lonely Rider Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 251	Handle Bar I agree in increasing the seat height rather than going for modifying the handle bar. I had replaced stock handle bar of my thunderbird with RD 350 handle bar. RD handle bar suits Thunderbird ONLY FOR SHORT N CITY RIDING BUT NOT FOR HIGHWAY AND LONG DRIVES.

12-03-2010, 08:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
subushady Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 57	Electra Handlebar Try the Electra Handlebar. I have Electra Handlebar on my STD and there is no back pain. Regards, Subu.

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