Carlini ? Good - Bad

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Oct 16, 2013 | 09:53 PM

TXcruzin

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Carlini ? Good - Bad

I'm changing my bars... Need something with a little more pullback.
Upper back pain and arm fatigue.
I've been looking and looking. I like the Carlini Drag bar - Clean Sweeps. They have a radius to them instead of hard bends. My 2 Q are

1. Is Carlini good stuff ? It certainly is near top dollar on price

2. They are offered in 1.25 or 1.5 Never seen 1.5 thick bars in person
Would they look stupid on a Wide Glide ?

Thanks for the opinions brothers

Oct 17, 2013 | 06:29 AM

SC-Longhair

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I've seen 1.5" thick bars. You'd have to buy their risers for 1.5" thick bars (another $350+).

I personally think thicker bars to match the thicker (49mm) front end is a good combination. Keeps the eye moving instead of creating an eye-sore. Comprende'?

Oct 17, 2013 | 06:45 AM

Flinter

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I'd like to have a set myself. Not sure if I have room on my integrated risers though. Gotta clear the fork bolts.

Oct 17, 2013 | 07:18 AM

mojo6677

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I think they would look good on a WG.. 1.5" would be perfect to match the 49mm forks.. I was thinking about getting some when I changed out my bars on my fat bob... But didn't have the cash at that time... I say go for it!!!

Oct 17, 2013 | 08:31 AM

2012fxdwg

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check out my pics, they are Carlini slick backs and are 1.5 inch. They have built in risers. The quality is second to none.

Oct 17, 2013 | 11:08 AM

CADguy

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I wish I would have went with 1.5" bars on my WG. As others say, goes well with the fat fork tubes. Carlini does have some very nice stuff too.

Oct 17, 2013 | 09:34 PM

TXcruzin

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Thanks for the feedback guys. I will post pics when done

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Oct 17, 2013 | 09:45 PM

Uncle Chester

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Carlini bars are worth the price, I cheaped out and got a set of blemished bars from them for a discount and they are great. Me and my buddies couldn't find anything wrong with them, definitely worth checking out to see if they have a set of blems in the style bar you like. Couldn't afford 1.5" risers on top of the bars so I went with the 1.25" bars. I'm happy with them but the 1.5" do look a little better.

Last edited by Uncle Chester; Oct 17, 2013 at 09:46 PM. Reason: I have a small penis