street bob bars
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6th Gear
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From: Birmingham
street bob bars
Just curious on what brand of bars most guys are running on their bobbers?
It might be cool to upgrade to a little bit more rise than the mini apes. On my '12 street bob the riser blocks are molded into the upper triple tree, so I guess a bar would have to do it if I wanted a little more height. I don't want anything too dramatic but might be cool to add a couple more inches and move a couple steps away from stock. Also want to retain the internal wiring feature that the stock bar has. Want to keep the grips below my shoulder height too for comfort.
I know its just a personal taste thing, but knowing some brands would help me in my internet search for information. Thanks!
It might be cool to upgrade to a little bit more rise than the mini apes. On my '12 street bob the riser blocks are molded into the upper triple tree, so I guess a bar would have to do it if I wanted a little more height. I don't want anything too dramatic but might be cool to add a couple more inches and move a couple steps away from stock. Also want to retain the internal wiring feature that the stock bar has. Want to keep the grips below my shoulder height too for comfort.
I know its just a personal taste thing, but knowing some brands would help me in my internet search for information. Thanks!
Cruiser
Joined: May 2009
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From: Oceanside, CA
Currently I have an 08 SB and I had RSD Vintage Short Stacks Black on mine and they were pretty good. After bugging 07Bobber over a couple days with a ton of emails, I now run 12" WCTBs and love them. WCTB makes T bars that will mount directly to your top clamp instead of having to swap them out. I ended up swapping mine anyways but I really didn't have to. If all you want are the names of companies that make bars, here are a few: West Coast T Bar, LA Choppers, Carlini, RSD and Wild 1. There are a ton more but those are a few. Good luck on your search because I found that picking bars was just as hard as picking my exhaust.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: NJ
I am currently running 12" RSD Vintage Apes but I just ordered a set of custom bars from BR Custom bars, a minimum of 10-week wait time : ( but amazing bars!
The integrated risers limit you somewhat, as far as diameter bar goes, but they are a ton of options out there. If you want to wait ten weeks, I'll have my RSD bars for sale. lol
The integrated risers limit you somewhat, as far as diameter bar goes, but they are a ton of options out there. If you want to wait ten weeks, I'll have my RSD bars for sale. lol
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: London, England
I have some black Sportster bars on mine. Love them, has me a little leaned over so I'm in a sportier position and the bike handles great!!!!
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Cruiser
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From: san francisco
wow these look exactly like gimps...but still a very awesome look
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Service manual is essential for stuff like that.