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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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I'm looking for open opinions on who makes the fattest, widest, most comfortable (I know comfortable is a relative term) pair of Beach Bars. I want to put a set on my RK Classic. All beach bar input is welcome.
 
Old Jun 17, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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mine were already on my bike when i bought it, but i love them!
 
Old Jun 17, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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The longer the bar,,,,the better the leveage.....I prefer the Buckhorns....
 
Old Jun 17, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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Nostalgic,
As you said.A tremendous amount of leverage on the front wheel.

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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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I love mine.

 
Old Jun 17, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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I used White Brothers Beachs. They are now sold under the name Burly. They are 39" wide. I have ridden 65k miles with them and have no complaints. You do not have to change your throttle cables. You can run them outside the nacelle and get the extra length you need. The cables should also last long doing this, because they are no longer in the sharp bends compared to the way the factory ran them. You do not need a new clutch cable. You can run your stocker between the front jug and frame, instead of in front of the frame, to get the extra slack you need. You will need brake lines. You will have to lenghten your control wires a bit.

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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 06:51 AM
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Check out Wild 1's WO550 chubby.





Part Number: WO550,WO551



CHUBBY BEACH BARS - WO550
CHUBBY SPRINGER BEACH BARS - WO551

WO550 is an awesome fit on FLSTC, FLSTF, FLHR/C/S and custom bikes. Works with stock riser, top clamp, controls, cables and brake line on FLSTC, FLSTF and FLHRS models. Width 35.6", end rise 3.5" center width 10.0" and pullback 15.25".

WO551 is the Springer model, it fits FLSTS. Mounts on the stock Springer risers: FLSTS and FXSTS. Works with stock and most customer controls and grips. Width 36.5", end rise 3.5", center width 11.0" and pullback 14.75".
 
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 08:23 AM
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ORIGINAL: lawhd

Check out Wild 1's WO550 chubby.





Part Number: WO550,WO551



CHUBBY BEACH BARS - WO550
CHUBBY SPRINGER BEACH BARS - WO551

WO550 is an awesome fit on FLSTC, FLSTF, FLHR/C/S and custom bikes. Works with stock riser, top clamp, controls, cables and brake line on FLSTC, FLSTF and FLHRS models. Width 35.6", end rise 3.5" center width 10.0" and pullback 15.25".

WO551 is the Springer model, it fits FLSTS. Mounts on the stock Springer risers: FLSTS and FXSTS. Works with stock and most customer controls and grips. Width 36.5", end rise 3.5", center width 11.0" and pullback 14.75".

The '07 Fatboy only works with top clamps with the adapter, (wild 1 sell it). You have to change the brake and the control lines. Brake forget it, you have to. The control lines I'm still using but they rub on the tank bad on a left hand turn. I'm waiting for my manual to arrive to change the Throttle/Idle out. You can get away with the clutch. (But doesn't look great)


Beach bars are superb. You might wanna check out VonZipper's deluxe, that's unreal. Go to the Deluxe pictures couple pages back. P.32/33 ...... https://www.hdforums.com/m_197514/mpage_33/key_/tm.htm



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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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i have seen more than one rider nearly impale themselves in a tight turn in a parking lot. could easily knock a rider off the seat.
 
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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I have the Wild 1's chubby 508s. I love em!
 



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