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These bars locate my hands exactly where I imagined to be in my mind's eye. Love these handlebars.


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Yes, I think that's exactly what I need for my 2013 1200C. What cables did you have to get for the extra length needed?
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Just checked the center spacing is only 4.75". Bike needs about 5.5".
 
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I absolutely love my Chumps on my Iron
 
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Yes, I think that's exactly what I need for my 2013 1200C. What cables did you have to get for the extra length needed?
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I cant decide whether to go for Chumps or maybe Hollywoods? Anyway, looking at videos yesterday I saw Delboy fitted them to an 883R and didn't need to change any cables or hoses. he manipulated the brake pipe upwards enough to keep the standard hose.

 
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Love that blue paint!
 
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Originally Posted by felix27
Yes, I think that's exactly what I need for my 2013 1200C. What cables did you have to get for the extra length needed?
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Originally Posted by felix27
Just checked the center spacing is only 4.75". Bike needs about 5.5".
Handlebar spacing is the same across the entire HD line up. My bike is a Low, came with pullback bars originally, all stock cables were long enough.

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I cant decide whether to go for Chumps or maybe Hollywoods? Anyway, looking at videos yesterday I saw Delboy fitted them to an 883R and didn't need to change any cables or hoses. he manipulated the brake pipe upwards enough to keep the standard hose.

Delboy's Garage, XL883 R, Fitting Biltwell 'Chump' bars. - YouTube
I got lucky, the brake line was just long enough, no manipulation needed. I had Hollywood bars on for one short ride. The bars came back to close to the rider, felt awkward to me. Sportsters are too short for that bar IMO.

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Love that blue paint!
Thanks, I'm a fan of the colour also. Not enough blue bikes in the world.
 

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I had Hollywood bars on for one short ride. The bars came back to close to the rider, felt awkward to me. Sportsters are too short for that bar IMO.
Thanks. That's my concern about them especially as I'm tall and have quite a long reach.
 
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Thanks. That's my concern about them especially as I'm tall and have quite a long reach.
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There's a company called HeliBars® that fabricates some pretty badass multi-axis, adjustable handlebars for motorcycles. They have a model for Sportys.

Knowing how you like to vary your options (fairing on/fairing off, etc...) maybe an adjustable set of bars would be just the ticket.
 
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Originally Posted by saddleupmc
These bars locate my hands exactly where I imagined to be in my mind's eye. Love these handlebars.


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Hi I measure 5.5" across of mounting bracket. Does that match your handlebar size. Thanks much appreciated.
 


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