Want Superglide handlebars back about 2"
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Tourer
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Want Superglide handlebars back about 2"
I have an 07 Superglide and would like the handlebars to be back about 2 - 21/2 inches. I can live with the height although another inch higher would be nice. I am assuming that I can make all of my cables reach with this moderate increase although if you all think I am wrong please let me know. If you know of brands and part numbers of bars that fit my need please also let me know.
I have another thought too. I was wondering if the handgrip assemblies are all the way onto the bars as far as they can go from the factory, and if they can just be loosened pulled out about an inch and re-tightened. Is that unsafe. Do the handgrip assemblies have to be all the way on the bars??
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I have another thought too. I was wondering if the handgrip assemblies are all the way onto the bars as far as they can go from the factory, and if they can just be loosened pulled out about an inch and re-tightened. Is that unsafe. Do the handgrip assemblies have to be all the way on the bars??
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Last edited by CobraEd; Apr 3, 2011 at 06:44 PM.
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You need to get wider bars if you want a wider grip. But if you want to keep your bars, and save some money, you can probably just get some pull back risers to bring them up about an inch, and back a couple inches like you want. And you should be able to do that with the stock cables and wires. So it sounds like you just need new risers. Is that what you're saying? Or do you want new bars?
Last edited by kirk180; Apr 3, 2011 at 06:53 PM.
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You need to get wider bars if you want a wider grip. But if you want to keep your bars, and save some money, you can probably just get some pull back risers to bring them up about an inch, and back a couple inches like you want. And you should be able to do that with the stock cables and wires. So it sounds like you just need new risers. Is that what you're saying? Or do you want new bars?
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Did a search a while back and found a fantastic thread...or at least I thought so. Columbia Whaler put up a diagramn showing members where Wild1 drag bars with pull back would put them in comparison to the stock fxdc bars. Lots of members seem to love their Wild1 bars. I almost got some myself, but then opted for a mini ape. I'll attach the link so you can check it out and see what you think. Click on the pic he posted and it will blow up to a nice size and give you an idea. Then you can go to Wild1's website and see if you dig them or not. Looks like the 560's might be about where you want them?
Here you go. Good luck.
Edit: At the bottom of the linked thread there's pics of a bike with the 560's on it to give you an idea.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...n-08-fxdc.html
P.S. I don't know if they're wider than yours or not. The dimensions are on Wild1's site though. So you can go tape measure yours and then see how they compare.
Here you go. Good luck.
Edit: At the bottom of the linked thread there's pics of a bike with the 560's on it to give you an idea.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...n-08-fxdc.html
P.S. I don't know if they're wider than yours or not. The dimensions are on Wild1's site though. So you can go tape measure yours and then see how they compare.
Last edited by kirk180; Apr 3, 2011 at 07:07 PM.
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Look at the riser/speedo mount setup from a Sportster Custom.
I ran one one for a while when I had mt stock bars. You get a few inches of lift, and few inches of pull back and a better looking mount that will accept your stock speedo.
These should be pretty easy to find used or new takeoff. Check Ebay and some Sportster forums.
I ran one one for a while when I had mt stock bars. You get a few inches of lift, and few inches of pull back and a better looking mount that will accept your stock speedo.
These should be pretty easy to find used or new takeoff. Check Ebay and some Sportster forums.
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I have an 07 Superglide and would like the handlebars to be back about 2 - 21/2 inches. I can live with the height although another inch higher would be nice. I am assuming that I can make all of my cables reach with this moderate increase although if you all think I am wrong please let me know. If you know of brands and part numbers of bars that fit my need please also let me know.
I have another thought too. I was wondering if the handgrip assemblies are all the way onto the bars as far as they can go from the factory, and if they can just be loosened pulled out about an inch and re-tightened. Is that unsafe. Do the handgrip assemblies have to be all the way on the bars??
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I have another thought too. I was wondering if the handgrip assemblies are all the way onto the bars as far as they can go from the factory, and if they can just be loosened pulled out about an inch and re-tightened. Is that unsafe. Do the handgrip assemblies have to be all the way on the bars??
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Road Warrior
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I installed these http://www.rivcoproducts.com/product...cat=286&page=1 on my 2010 FXDC, simple bolt on with existing cables. They made a real difference for me and I really like them.
On the other hand, $150 will go long way in getting rid of those buckhorns, but maybe you like them. I hated the wrist angle they gave me.
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Road Warrior
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You have dimples under the bars, in the clamp area, to allow enough room for the wires pass under. Pulling the grips out further will cause the clamps to cut through these wires. So, for that and other reasons, don't move the handgrips out.
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I installed these http://www.rivcoproducts.com/product...cat=286&page=1 on my 2010 FXDC, simple bolt on with existing cables. They made a real difference for me and I really like them.
Those adapters look perfect. Simple and easy and will accomplish exactly what I am looking for. They are flat on top too, so they will not flip up my gauges at an odd angle (I have the tach option along with the stock speedo). The angle of the handgrips on the stock bar does leave a lot to be desired. It bothered my left wrist/hand at first, but I am getting used to it.
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Road Captain
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you can buy a set of touring or heritage bars off of harley. to do the same and you only have to change the bars.i bought a set of touring bars for 89.00 changed them myself took about a hour.a good parts dept should be able to tell you which bars you need they have a chart with all the measurements.