Installed New Handlebars - Biltwell Chumps
#11
02-27-2013, 10:27 PM
Road Warrior
#12
02-03-2016, 01:55 PM
chump bars
I have a 08 xl1200c with stock bars
Im looking for bars to be a little higher and a little closer to me then stock. I want to sit more uprite. My arms barley have a bend in them with stock bars. Do you guys think the chump bars will get me where I want? Do the chumps have more pullback then stock sporty bars? Thanks for any help
Im looking for bars to be a little higher and a little closer to me then stock. I want to sit more uprite. My arms barley have a bend in them with stock bars. Do you guys think the chump bars will get me where I want? Do the chumps have more pullback then stock sporty bars? Thanks for any help
#13
02-03-2016, 04:09 PM
Road Master
I have a 08 xl1200c with stock bars
Im looking for bars to be a little higher and a little closer to me then stock. I want to sit more uprite. My arms barley have a bend in them with stock bars. Do you guys think the chump bars will get me where I want? Do the chumps have more pullback then stock sporty bars? Thanks for any help
Im looking for bars to be a little higher and a little closer to me then stock. I want to sit more uprite. My arms barley have a bend in them with stock bars. Do you guys think the chump bars will get me where I want? Do the chumps have more pullback then stock sporty bars? Thanks for any help
Whichever way you go, you will need to adjust the handlebars (read sit on the bike and rotate them front or back according to your height etc) though.
#14
02-03-2016, 05:26 PM
Elite HDF Member
It took me about 9 months to decided on new handlebars, and man I am happy I went with 8" chumps. Not only do I love the way they look, they are incredibly comfortable. I LOVE my riding position now.
It is sort of common knowledge on this forum that chumps can be installed without extending any wires or replacing the brake line (if you bend the stock line). This is true, but it is very close. I ended up replacing the brake line because I wanted a new one anyway. My only regret was taking the advice of a couple people at J&P Cycles and going with a 46" brake line. 44" or 42" would have been fine and I plan on eventually replacing it. No big deal. A brake bleeding mini-vac is well worth the money as well.
I had to reroute the clutch cable and had to rework my wire tuck a bit, but overall it was a pretty easy job. I wouldn't call it a "one beer" mod as many claim, it was more like a 3 beer job. I guess it depends on how fast you drink. Much easier with a second pair of hands too.
My first step was to scuff up the chrome with a light sanding and some Scotch-Brite pads. I just like them better that way.
I love these bars. Best mod I have made so far. Many more changes still on the list.
It is sort of common knowledge on this forum that chumps can be installed without extending any wires or replacing the brake line (if you bend the stock line). This is true, but it is very close. I ended up replacing the brake line because I wanted a new one anyway. My only regret was taking the advice of a couple people at J&P Cycles and going with a 46" brake line. 44" or 42" would have been fine and I plan on eventually replacing it. No big deal. A brake bleeding mini-vac is well worth the money as well.
I had to reroute the clutch cable and had to rework my wire tuck a bit, but overall it was a pretty easy job. I wouldn't call it a "one beer" mod as many claim, it was more like a 3 beer job. I guess it depends on how fast you drink. Much easier with a second pair of hands too.
My first step was to scuff up the chrome with a light sanding and some Scotch-Brite pads. I just like them better that way.
I love these bars. Best mod I have made so far. Many more changes still on the list.
Did you scuff up the tank too...lol
Ride safe!
Last edited by hscic; 02-04-2016 at 08:48 AM.
#16
02-07-2016, 10:36 AM
Here's my Biltwell Chump Install I did a while back.
https://delnorin.wordpress.com/2015/...mps-mini-apes/
https://delnorin.wordpress.com/2015/...mps-mini-apes/
#17
02-08-2016, 11:35 AM
#18
02-08-2016, 12:27 PM
I am stuck between the chumps and the keystone.
https://www.biltwellinc.com/p546/buy...-1-quot-black/
Anybody got an opinion of these? I really like the look of the Chumps too.
https://www.biltwellinc.com/p546/buy...-1-quot-black/
Anybody got an opinion of these? I really like the look of the Chumps too.
#20
02-08-2016, 01:16 PM
Tourer
Would anyone ever think that the original looked wrong? No of course not. The do not put a sprung saddle on a bike equipped with shocks comment I keep hearing on this forum is really silly.