Bar options...
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Bar options...
I'm looking for options to replace the bars on my FXDC - admittedly, I've never had to fiddle with bars before because it wasn't necessary on the other bikes I've owned. I pulled the stock bars back but I don't know that I can go much further than where they are before I get to the point where the turn signals might be able to contact the tank or the angle gets wonky. I'm looking for something in a drag bar or maybe even a t-bar that isn't high that will pull the bars back toward me just a bit without having to change cables. I'm surprised that I'm having a reach issue with the stockers at 5'11" with long arms but it feels like I'm constantly leaning forward - particularly at highway speeds - and it gets hard on the back. I intend to get some type of wind protection soon but that won't completely cure the problem. A new seat with some back bolster would help too I imagine. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Hard to sort through all the info with the search function to see if this has been addressed before.
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Combo of the Harley 4inch riser and windshield should help. The riser brings the bars an inch and a half closer to you. Also you can send your seat to Mean City Cycles and they will reupholster it so that you are moved forward if you want. I found when I sit too upright I needed a back rest. Leaning slightly forward without wind on your chest should help.
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I thought about the risers and that might be the most economical way to go - not looking to spend a fortune on bars. I do like the look of a drag bar though. Might see if I can pick up a used set of pull-back risers for the time being though...
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Night Train FXSTB drag bars may be what you want. They sit on 6 inch risers stock so they arent that high. They would run about $250-300 new but you can find deals in the classifieds or on CL ebay etc. I put a set from a 2009 FXSTB on my FXD and I didnt have to change any cables and only had to extend my speedometer wires. I'm 6'3" and this setup was too short for me. I went with 8" risers and kept the drag bar and am comfortable now. The drag bar is really comfortable on the hands and wrist IMO.
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Im standing just 5'5" tall and for my maximum comfort level Im using a 16" pullback handlebar and reduced reached with backrest seat. Now I can lean back a little bit during uninterrupted cruising ride.
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I had the same issue with my stock bars...always felt I was leaning forward and also thought they were but ugly. I looked for a long time and took a lot of measurements and found some t-bar drag bars on amazon by bkrider for 90 bucks brand new.
If I remember right, they are 8" tall with 7" of pullback. I can sit up straighter and also don't have my wrist twisted up like the buckhorns did. They are set up for internal wiring so I took advantage of that and I also relocated my turn signal while I waited for the bars. I got the bars in 3 days. The chrome on these bars are excellent and the only thing I see different then the bars for 300 bucks is the welds aren't invisable but not noticable either.
Here is a pic:
If I remember right, they are 8" tall with 7" of pullback. I can sit up straighter and also don't have my wrist twisted up like the buckhorns did. They are set up for internal wiring so I took advantage of that and I also relocated my turn signal while I waited for the bars. I got the bars in 3 days. The chrome on these bars are excellent and the only thing I see different then the bars for 300 bucks is the welds aren't invisable but not noticable either.
Here is a pic:
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Those look a lot like the bars on my last bike - a Kwakasaki Vulcan 900 Custom. They were really comfortable bars - put the hands in a good spot. I may take a good hard look at those - thanks for the suggestion.
I had the same issue with my stock bars...always felt I was leaning forward and also thought they were but ugly. I looked for a long time and took a lot of measurements and found some t-bar drag bars on amazon by bkrider for 90 bucks brand new.
If I remember right, they are 8" tall with 7" of pullback. I can sit up straighter and also don't have my wrist twisted up like the buckhorns did. They are set up for internal wiring so I took advantage of that and I also relocated my turn signal while I waited for the bars. I got the bars in 3 days. The chrome on these bars are excellent and the only thing I see different then the bars for 300 bucks is the welds aren't invisable but not noticable either.
Here is a pic:
If I remember right, they are 8" tall with 7" of pullback. I can sit up straighter and also don't have my wrist twisted up like the buckhorns did. They are set up for internal wiring so I took advantage of that and I also relocated my turn signal while I waited for the bars. I got the bars in 3 days. The chrome on these bars are excellent and the only thing I see different then the bars for 300 bucks is the welds aren't invisable but not noticable either.
Here is a pic:
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