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Looks great. Good job. You’re changing the upper brake line yourself?
Yep. Been there, done that, got the tee shirt. I don't have ABS (don't even know if that's an option on the FXLR). Single disk aren't that bad; Russell Speed Bleeders are your friend.
Last edited by ole_phart; Feb 3, 2019 at 07:34 PM.
They look cool. I think the original Softail Lowrider handlebar look ugly.
Do not know if they are practical as I have ridden one yet, though they did not feel very comfortable when I stepped on one at a dealer.
I think it is the weak link of a great looking bike. Anyways it is not so expensive to change handlebars.
They look cool. I think the original Softail Lowrider handlebar look ugly.
Do not know if they are practical as I have ridden one yet, though they did not feel very comfortable when I stepped on one at a dealer.
I think it is the weak link of a great looking bike. Anyways it is not so expensive to change handlebars.
Absolutely - the worst factory handlebars ever! I had my new bars on order the day I decided I was buying the bike!
Absolutely - the worst factory handlebars ever! I had my new bars on order the day I decided I was buying the bike!
I must be in the minority here. I really like the bars on the new Lowrider. I like the way they look, and when I rode the Lowrider on a test drive a few months ago, I thought it was one of the most comfortable bikes I've ever ridden, especially with the mid-controls. I almost bought one.
It could be that the pullback or buckhorn handlebars are out of style. They were very popular in the seventies. They need to be adjusted low for a good wrist angle. It's less like riding a dirt bike and more like reaching out to shake someone's hand. That said they are optimised for people with a short reach. I'm in the process of installing Biltwell Moto Bars.
They look cool. I think the original Softail Lowrider handlebar look ugly.
Do not know if they are practical as I have ridden one yet, though they did not feel very comfortable when I stepped on one at a dealer.
I think it is the weak link of a great looking bike. Anyways it is not so expensive to change handlebars.
I dont like the bars , they bother my wrist .they are the first bars that actually have bothered me , I guess its the way they are set. I ordered the Paul Jaffee 6 inch monkey bars I haven't installed them ,yet .will post pics when I do . I really like the look or the monkey bars
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