handlebars for 2012 super glide custom
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6th Gear
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From: Bristow, OK
handlebars for 2012 super glide custom
I picked up my first Harley yesterday, and of course have to do some mods to make it mine. It already has Vance and Hines pipes and I have the Burly Slammer kit to install this weekend. I need some advice on bars, though. The factory bars just don't quite work for me. I have T-bar on my other bike and love them, so I am leaning that way. I am also considering some drag bars with pull back risers. My goal is to get the bars a little closer to me, and gain a grip angle that works better for me. A little extra width wouldn't hurt either, but not necessary. Now for the tricky part. I would like to find a set up that will do this without changing cables or re-wiring. What bars have worked for others here? Thanks in advance!
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From: New Braunfels, Texas
I bought some t-bar drag bars off amazon for 97 bucks that were drilled for wires. They have a 8" rise and a 12" pullback if I remember right. They are made by BKriders and I think they were a great deal. The hand position is slightly higher but the wrist angle is much better then stock. You can see pics in my profile.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: NE Ohio
How wide is the T bar? I put 4.5" risers on my Superglide, brought them back closer---but wrist angle sucks. I want a bar with the same rise as stock but straighter wrist angle---- pics of different bars would help(hint).
Road Captain
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From: North Atlanta Georgia
Here's mine with 4.5" riser and Nightster handlebars. Sorry for the little pic, but don't know how to enlarge out of my forum garage.
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http://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.hdfo...f405f9dbaf.jpg
Last edited by atlantaallen; Aug 15, 2014 at 08:06 AM.
Cruiser
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From: Spicewood
If you like a lot of pullback, the wild ones wo560 bars work great with no need to change any cables.
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I went 2" pullback riser, urethane bushings and a sportster style bar... the buckhorns are horrible for wrist angle...
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From: Trophy Club, TX
Jimmie, I put Lowrider bars with 6" pullback risers on my 08 FXDC and it made all the difference in the world. I hated the buckhorns with a passion! The whole set up was relatively inexpensive, didn't take much time and I didn't have to switch the cables out. We'll worth it IMO. Good luck!