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Old 04-03-2015, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Outaluck
Has anyone changed out the handlebars on a Blackhawk? I'm looking at changing the drag bars to something a bit taller and I figure I'll need risers and bars, and maybe cables and wires too. So I'm curious if any has done that and what the setup you use is as well as any problems/things to check.

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I ordered a new set of Ape Hangers on eBay with the wires inside and longer steel braided lines as a complete package for around $500! Be aware that the wiring harness may be slightly different if you go that route like I learned the hard way! Not a big deal but it does slow down the installation a bit that way!
 
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Old 04-04-2015, 03:54 PM
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Hello all...
I was wondering if any of you have had to replace the throttle cable yet?? I was out riding today and out of no where!!! pop.... no throttle... took it apart and looks like the cable broke...I have a 2006 Blackhawk 240...not sure if I just order cables for a softail and if they come in different lengths????? any help is much appreciated!!! was not fun seeing my bike on the back of a tow truck!!! but we made it home...
 
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Old 04-20-2015, 05:56 PM
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Hey folks! Just bought a 05 Blackhawk 240 and was looking for a place with some info on these badass machines. Looks like I found it!
 
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Hey folks! Just bought a 05 Blackhawk 240 and was looking for a place with some info on these badass machines. Looks like I found it!
Where's the pics?
 
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Old 04-20-2015, 09:44 PM
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Where's the pics?
Sorry lol! Took me a minute to figure it out
 
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Originally Posted by Outaluck
Has anyone changed out the handlebars on a Blackhawk? I'm looking at changing the drag bars to something a bit taller and I figure I'll need risers and bars, and maybe cables and wires too. So I'm curious if any has done that and what the setup you use is as well as any problems/things to check.

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I bought it this way. Not sure how the installation was like but this might give you an idea on how they will look. 14" apes with 2" riser. Pushed forward cause I have long arms
 
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Old 04-21-2015, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cruzer01
... The bulb is an H4 9003, 60/55W - Remember not to touch the new bulb with your bare hands, Ive heard the oils reduce the life of the bulb. Not sure if that is true but cant hurt...
I've heard the same as well. Handling halogen bulbs in general, you do want to avoid touching the bulb with bare skin to avoid contaminating the bulb with oil from your skin. Surface contamination can damage the quartz envelope when it's heated. Contaminants will create a hot spot on the bulb surface when the lamp is turned on, ultimately weakening the bulb and even leading to explosion. It's recommended that you clean the surface with denatured alcohol, if you've touched it, and do this before you turn the bulb on.
 
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Dig the pipes!
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I just did the same thing, I love the big radius!
 
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Old 04-22-2015, 10:14 PM
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What are some recommendations for oil and filters? Anyone know how much oil a Blackhawk takes? Also what's the fuel tank capacity and trip range?
 


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