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Mustache Bars...are they worth it? - 8/24/2005 10:47:58 AM

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Im thiking abot putting a Mustache Bar on my 05 Harley fatboy with Highway pegs, but want some advise from those out there on comfort and looks. I have yet to se a picture of one on a bike from head on. I dont like the look of the crash bars, if anyone knows any altrenatives please advise. Any Pictures would be appreciated.

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RE: Mustache Bars...are they worth it? - 8/24/2005 11:30:34 AM

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I think it depends a lot on your riding position and your height. Being 6'3", mine is a little closer than I want and therefore I am looking at putting some other type of long reach highway bars in place of my mustache bar. check out mine in the below photo....

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RE: Mustache Bars...are they worth it? - 8/24/2005 11:45:22 AM

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I agree.. I had my fatboy delivered with a Lindby bar and it's just too close and high for me and I'm only 6' tall.
I found a solution that I think would be great for extension for taller guys as well..
Kuryakin Cruise Arms Mark III...

https://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=harley&ci=3243

They install with a little modification to your floorboards, which is undetectable, and they're CLEAN.
Also you have your choice of any type of pegs, either their iso-pegs or harley pegs or other.

I love them.. The best thing I did to my fatboy in my opinion.. very comfy.

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Ooops.. Sorry, these are only capable on FL models (floorboards) rather than forward controls.

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RE: Mustache Bars...are they worth it? - 8/24/2005 11:55:13 AM

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The main thing I like about my Lindby bar is that during Sturgis at Black Hills HD, some numbskull accidently (?) knocked over about a dozen bikes and mine was right smack (and I mean smack!!) in the middle of the group and only the bikes with some type of 'large' highway bars escaped damage... I got a couple of paint dings on my rear fender from turn signals but that is all...

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RE: Mustache Bars...are they worth it? - 8/24/2005 12:31:24 PM

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quote:

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some numbskull accidently (?) knocked over about a dozen bikes

Holy Cow!!!! Man that's a nightmare come true.
I wonder what that guy did.. Either split really quick or fainted from absolute sheer terror of the thought of about 100 mad bikers taking care of business.

I would not have wanted to see that situation from afar, much less be anywhere near it. Yikesy Momma!!

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RE: Mustache Bars...are they worth it? - 8/24/2005 12:38:08 PM

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You get a strange feeling when you come around the corner and there are a few hundred bikers standing around, some chuckling, others just staring, not doing a damn thing to help.... I was trying to get to my bike when some yahoo said I was in his way to take a picture, so told him just to wait right there and as soon as I fired up my Night Train he could have an up close and personal picture... up his as... I was saying... I would like to apologize to any folks here on the forum who saw my less than stellar conduct and behavior, but I was pissed... sorry...

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RE: Mustache Bars...are they worth it? - 8/24/2005 11:39:34 PM

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I put the mustache bar on my 04 heritage and like the looks and feel of it. Might add some foot pegs to be able to extend my feet out a little more wider. Is plenty far away enough but I only stand 5`10. The only thing I don't like is when I put my boots on the foot rest the one on the right hand side sits a little on the rear brake pad if I am not careful.

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RE: Mustache Bars...are they worth it? - 8/25/2005 11:18:34 PM

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It's all personal opinion, I suppose. But.......... Had a Lindby bar on my '02 Fat Boy. I'm only 5'9 and wasn't comfortable with it. Then I saw the Moustache bar and loved the looks of it over the Lindby. But if you're looking to use your engine guard to stretch your legs, forget about either of them. But I put a set of Kuryakyn highway pegs on the Moustache and I'm very happy with it. Had to do a couple of adjustments on the pegs, but finally got it where I want it.

HERE is a shot from the front of my FB. By the way, I saved $40 or so by getting the bar from Surdyke/Dales compared to my local H-D place, but it took weeks and their customer service sucks big time. Just got a new tool box from Zanotti's H-D in Butler, PA online and saved $20 over the H-D price. Maybe you could check them out for prices. https://www.zanottimotor.com/shopping/partLookUp.html

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RE: Mustache Bars...are they worth it? - 8/26/2005 2:46:02 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: TxMoores

You get a strange feeling when you come around the corner and there are a few hundred bikers standing around, some chuckling, others just staring, not doing a damn thing to help.... I was trying to get to my bike when some yahoo said I was in his way to take a picture, so told him just to wait right there and as soon as I fired up my Night Train he could have an up close and personal picture... up his as... I was saying... I would like to apologize to any folks here on the forum who saw my less than stellar conduct and behavior, but I was pissed... sorry...

Totally understandible in my opinion.. to be beebopping around the corner and see your bike in the middle of a "52 bike pickup".
I would have gone into convulsions or had kittens or something.
I'm glad it was only slight.

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RE: Mustache Bars...are they worth it? - 9/13/2005 5:22:17 AM

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im 6'0" and my moustache bars are way too close to be comfortable, but if i put some peges on them theyd work perfect

but they look great imho- check the pic's under "flashin" in the gallery

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RE: Mustache Bars...are they worth it? - 4/26/2006 4:41:42 PM

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I ride a 2004 FatBoy. I have a Kuryakyn Moustanche bar with Harley-Davidson pegs. I like it for long rides when I want to stretch out my legs. I am 6'4. I can rest my heels on the pegs and my thighs don't hit the tank since hte pegs give an extra 2-3inches.

I didn't like the look of the engine guards with the highway pegs attached.

Good Luck...

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RE: Mustache Bars...are they worth it? - 10/23/2006 4:39:47 PM

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Like the look and the feel (bought the harley version)

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RE: Mustache Bars...are they worth it? - 10/23/2006 6:20:22 PM

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I have the HD moustache bar on my RKC and it works fine for me. I'm 5'10 with short legs. I had the regular crash bar with highway pegs but like the look of the moustache bar with no pegs.

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RE: Mustache Bars...are they worth it? - 11/9/2006 10:21:36 PM

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I have the HD Mustache Bars on an '07 FLHX. It's a keeper!!

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RE: Mustache Bars...are they worth it? - 2/12/2007 7:56:55 PM

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I also have the HD Moustache bar on my RKC and I like the looks ALOT better than the stock bars. I don't use the footrests very often, they aren't that comfortable and as bassrock said, your foot gets close to the brake - I just like the looks and have highway pegs for comfort.

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RE: Mustache Bars...are they worth it? - 4/9/2008 4:12:41 AM

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Damn, tbroenick, that is a sharp looking bike. I love those pipes in your "Fav Pic" image. Right amount of shiny goods around the engine! Great colors; damn, I like those pipes! My only "Hmmmmm" is the apes; with the chunky front end, I think those lower bars that appear in one of the "earlier life" pics make for a more cohesive package. The apes look out of proportion to the rest of the package (like an NBA center on an NFL front line?), and so distract the eye from the awesome look of the whole center-mass of the bike. Just my opinion, BUT, I am the world's leading authority on my opinion!

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RE: Mustache Bars...are they worth it? - 4/30/2008 12:18:27 PM

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