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selecting the correct handlebar??

Old Sep 7, 2007 | 06:45 AM
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Okay, I had this idea that I would take the HD specs (ie., measurments) on the handlebars that I thought may be in the ball park.Onesuggestion is that I use steel wire or coat hanger to shape the bar to the spec. Problem is that the picture in the specs showing how to measure the rise, pullback, and width don;t make any sense. Even when measuring my stock bar doesn't work out correctly. For example, my Deluxe uses :
Part # Width Base WidthRisePullback Knurl




55919-82
32.5"
14.25"
5.75"
9"
3.50"


So, if I use their picture ansd measure the Base width, I get like 9" at most. Rise doesn't make sense either.

any thoughts on how to pursue my idea is greatly appreciated...
 
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 06:52 AM
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Sorry, for better readability:

Part #: 55919-82
Bar Width: 32.5"
Base Width:14.25"
Rise:5.75"
Pullback: 9"
Knurl: 3.50"
 
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