Switching handlebars

[3rdbike_imp]

A short test ride today was very satisfying. I had 'nailed' the positioning of the bar, levers, switch housings and mirror during assembly. Now the CB feels like my bike. I have my ol' Guzzi T3 set up with the same bars which work very well for me, so I was confident in my choice of the same bar for the CB. Yes Ferret, this bar was popular on the Brit bikes for decades. The 'bend' has been around for a long time.
It puts me in that classic 'European' riding position. The CB's pegs are positioned perfectly under me, I ride on the balls of my feet (for corner clearance) and with this bar, I lean forward into the wind. It's a balanced riding position: weight distributed between feet, butt, arms and chest and the wind. Wind noise in the helmet is less. I can crouch down out of strong winds comfortably with the grips still out ahead of me. Because of the drop and angle, I sometimes think of this bar as 'tall' clip-ons.
I've ridden many a long mile on my ol' T3 with my brother-in-law, he rides a Harley dresser, and can't understand how I can stand to ride a motorcycle with just a "banana seat" and no windshield!

Oh, I nearly forgot....again! I was half way into my test ride today before I remembered to check for vibration in the bar/grips. There wasn't any. I think the set-up will be fine. But then I used to ride a 441 Victor, and a Sportster.

No "skinny" posts from me, Ferret!