Swapping stock drag bars to...
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Don't forget wiring! I put 12" Holy Rollers from Road 6 Customs on and used a 6" wiring extension kit and soldered those in. I could've gone with 4". Bars are internally wired. Not exactly easy with the 90° turns on these bars but not too bad.
You don't say what year but the 4 1/2" pullback riser had to go. 12" apes look dumb with it. I used 1 1/2" risers with a top plate from an earlier model that the indicator lights fit so need to go to the longer, narrower led version and went with a separate speedo mounting solution that doesn't stick up between the bars. Relocated the front directionals to the forks. Lower triple tree pinch bolts actually.
I've got a thread buried at the xl forums with the part numbers I used.
This pic shows the results.
You don't say what year but the 4 1/2" pullback riser had to go. 12" apes look dumb with it. I used 1 1/2" risers with a top plate from an earlier model that the indicator lights fit so need to go to the longer, narrower led version and went with a separate speedo mounting solution that doesn't stick up between the bars. Relocated the front directionals to the forks. Lower triple tree pinch bolts actually.
I've got a thread buried at the xl forums with the part numbers I used.
This pic shows the results.
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Don't forget wiring! I put 12" Holy Rollers from Road 6 Customs on and used a 6" wiring extension kit and soldered those in. I could've gone with 4". Bars are internally wired.
You don't say what year but the 4 1/2" pullback riser had to go. I used 1 1/2" risers with a top plate from an earlier model that the indicator lights fit so need to go to the longer, narrower led version and went with a separate speedo mounting solution that doesn't stick up between the bars. Relocated the front directionals to the forks. Triple tree pinch bolts actually.
I've got a thread buried at the xl forums with the part numbers I used.
You don't say what year but the 4 1/2" pullback riser had to go. I used 1 1/2" risers with a top plate from an earlier model that the indicator lights fit so need to go to the longer, narrower led version and went with a separate speedo mounting solution that doesn't stick up between the bars. Relocated the front directionals to the forks. Triple tree pinch bolts actually.
I've got a thread buried at the xl forums with the part numbers I used.
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I changed the bars on a 2008 custom from stock to what is on the superlow.
Barnett throttle cables have a 90° turn at the handlebars. Personally I think they look crap and don't have boots to protect the adjusters.
For apes I think the throttle cables need to "point" more to where they need to go near the triple tree.
For wiring I have the tools so made extensions the same as Burley, pin one end socket the other. They can be removed easily in the future if different bars are fitted.
Barnett throttle cables have a 90° turn at the handlebars. Personally I think they look crap and don't have boots to protect the adjusters.
For apes I think the throttle cables need to "point" more to where they need to go near the triple tree.
For wiring I have the tools so made extensions the same as Burley, pin one end socket the other. They can be removed easily in the future if different bars are fitted.
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I soldered my pins a year later after a couple were inadvertently pulled apart causing it to die when I turned. Fortunately it happened at home.
I used the Magnum black pearl cables and the stock boots over the adjusters. The clutch cable is a never lube. Did away with the hard line in the front brake.
I used the Magnum black pearl cables and the stock boots over the adjusters. The clutch cable is a never lube. Did away with the hard line in the front brake.
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I generally don't like to solder small wires either.
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