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Old Sep 25, 2025 | 05:01 PM
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So I really like the looks of the flying apes and believe they will be a good fit. My issue is the 1.5" diameter has a 41" width and I have short arms.
Any know of bars which have the look of the Carlini's with a narrower width? Thx
 
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Check out Ironholdsupply.com They are a company out of Quebec Canada. I have heard nothing but great things about the bars they build. They sell 12, 14 16 inch bars, but will build any size u want. I have 10" 1.5" Long Horn coming, for the wifes new 25 fat boy. It looks like most of there bars are 34" across. Im debating on a set of 12" Dark Line bars for my 25 Breakout. They sell the complete kits for the install.

They build a 2" bar, that the clutch cable and the brake line runs up the bars and comes out the top. Its a very clean look.




 

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Originally Posted by SMR65
Check out Ironholdsupply.com They are a company out of Quebec Canada. I have heard nothing but great things about the bars they build. They sell 12, 14 16 inch bars, but will build any size u want. I have 10" 1.5" Long Horn coming, for the wifes new 25 fat boy. It looks like most of there bars are 34" across. Im debating on a set of 12" Dark Line bars for my 25 Breakout. They sell the complete kits for the install.

They build a 2" bar, that the clutch cable and the brake line runs up the bars and comes out the top. Its a very clean look.
I believe the clutch cable you mention is for a hydraulic clutch.
 
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No Junkyard dog, im not speaking of a hydraulic clutch.

Father and son, 25 Breakout and i believe 24 Fat Boy.
The Breakout is the best pic of the clutch cable .
 
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Originally Posted by SMR65
Check out Ironholdsupply.com They are a company out of Quebec Canada. I have heard nothing but great things about the bars they build. They sell 12, 14 16 inch bars, but will build any size u want. I have 10" 1.5" Long Horn coming, for the wifes new 25 fat boy. It looks like most of there bars are 34" across. Im debating on a set of 12" Dark Line bars for my 25 Breakout. They sell the complete kits for the install.

They build a 2" bar, that the clutch cable and the brake line runs up the bars and comes out the top. Its a very clean look.
Thanks but didn't see the same curve as the flying apes
 
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