Hello I'm new to the forum and am thinking about drag bars for my 08 super glide custom. I would appreciate any advice from anyone who has done this. Can I do this myself? Who makes the best bars? Thanks.

 

I would get drag bars and risers as opposed to t-bars. The t-bars do not give you any adjustment. With risers and bars you can adjust the bars a little to get the angle of the bars just right. If you decide you want the bars taller or wider just buy a new bar or riser. Big saving should that occur. Wild 1 mikes nice risers and I personally like the narrow width bars. I have 6" risers with night train bars. Nice. Excellent control and just right height and width wise. Maybe sit on a night train or a fatbob at the dealersip to see which way you want to go.

 

I have Stock Night train drag bars from Harley, with 9" risers with 1/2" pullback. You
can definetly do this yourself very easy. Your stock cables will work so no need
to change them out.

 

West coast T bars. Best bang for your buck. Unless you got a tig welder, then you can save yourself some dough.


westcoast-tbars.com

 

Thanks for the advice. I should have read the other threads before I posted. It looks like I'm not the only one who wants to do this.

 

If you find the T-bars that fit you right to begin with, then you don't have to worry about adjustment. I had mine installed because I wanted them internally wired and I generally don't like to F with any wiring.

 

It looks like you have a tank riser too. Bike looks great. Cool pipes.

 

for those that have done the swap about how much further to reach the bars if i was to go with risers and night train bars? the stock bars are ok but want to internal wire to clean up the look and have always loved drag bars.

 

Thanks, yes I have Jackyl's 2" tank lift and love it.

I spent a lot of time finding the right bars with the right fitment. It paid off as my hand position is perfect for me.