Z-bars would give any Harley the old school look of the end 60s, early 70s. My custom Reckless Bars give them a new radical spin.
Harley-Davidson Reckless Handlebars: Z-Bars with a Twist
At the time, the Z shape was less pronounced than on modern Z-bars, and the pullback more angled. In my opinion, a deep pullback helps the rider sitting in a more upright position, but strains his wrists by angling them in a rather unnatural position.
Some Z-bars are shaped like high ape hangers, which does not fit the body geometry of shorter riders. And other Z-bars are too low ('shorty'), forcing the rider to lean towards the handlebars - a position that quickly becomes uncomfortable on a long ride.
To keep in with the essence of the Z-bar while offering very good comfort to the rider, I re-engineered the Z-bar and gave them a much more aggressive, more radical bends. This is --in my humble opinion-- design evolution in progress.
The Reckless Bars offer the following benefits:
- A limited pullback angle to offer a relaxing position to your wrists
- The controls are angled downwards to give you better control of your front-end
- Their vertical bars are arched to give the Z a very unique look
- Their dimensions set most riders in a comfortable middle-of-the-road sitting position
Just like all the custom Harley-Davidson handlebars that come out of my shop, we paid extreme attention to detail:
- We use DOM steel tubing, not some cheapskate, cut-corners imported metal
- With a diameter of 1-1/2" and a wall thickness of .120, these bars will outlast any bike
- All segments are TIG-welded for a sturdier build
- Fitments are 100% Harley standard specifications for a quick and easy installation
- All control fitments accept stock H-D controls
- The bars come drilled for internal wiring for a cleaner look
Will they fit your Harley? You bet they will.
