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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 11:55 AM
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I'm new here and not sure if I'm posting this in the right place?
anywhoo , I found these handle bares "Dropped Z Bars Handlebar for Harley FLST Heritage Softail" on line and think they will look great on my 99 softail that has a 4 degree raked trees and 4 in over tubes,I put simple quarter mile bars on but they don't have any character and find I'm reaching to far forward for my liking and they don't feel wide enough aswell.
The problem is the drop Z bars don't have the dimples for my controls,they are meant for 82 and earlier ,why I don't know ??
So can I cut the holes for the controls once I get the bars ??
I really like the look of these bars ,Any help would be appreciated
 
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