bags on bars ----length matters???

Edited: 1/3/2005 9:28:01 AM by dragggn

so i know the basics.. when you put your bags on your link bars about 1/2 way from the pivot point you get about 2x the lift.. my question is: what would the point of longer bars be? would it be a better ride? i mean if you had a 30 inch bar with center mount bag, you get aprox 16 inch of lift, if you have a 40 inch bar with bag mounted at 1/2, you get aprox 16 inches of lift..... simple trig. but the shorter bar has to move more vigorusly = rougher ride???) ???? am i thinking about this right?? what am i not thinking about here??? thanks!