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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 02:48 PM
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The bars are sportster - flh bars are low and flat one of the guys could picture a set up for you
 
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Old Apr 2, 2021 | 08:30 AM
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Here is a picture of the stock FLH two piece bars on my 1970. Find an original pair and you can get rid of the ugly external throttle cable, go back to internal cable with a spiral, much cleaner look. Stock bars are pretty easy to find at the swaps.


 
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Old Apr 2, 2021 | 08:41 AM
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Billy i dont think he is looking to go down the make the bike worth real money this time its re done - he bought it to use it with minimal money out take and its value will never approach the real 1966 collectible it is hiding under Chinese junk covering the real machine
 
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Old Apr 2, 2021 | 08:44 AM
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‘69 FLH. You can sometimes find them on eBay as well with cables and switches. If you’re lucky, the guy didn’t cut the wires to remove them.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2021 | 08:55 AM
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The right hand switch on the right bar is for spot light usually as they were an option
 
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Old Apr 2, 2021 | 08:59 AM
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You’re right John. I rarely use the “passing lamps” but they work.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2021 | 10:11 AM
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Thanks for the input guys. I can still cut in half a new bar if I find the design I prefer, right?
 
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Old Apr 2, 2021 | 10:21 AM
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They make short risers that fit under the top cover covering the 2 piece clamp 1978 ?? and on it was stock

go on v twin manufacturing as a guest and put this number in its a dresser bar 25-0401 late model

the 2 piece copy to the factory bar is 1960 to 1978 — 25-0663 that’s a bolt in that uses a snap throttle like you have and the switches your using its not correct stock but its what you have
 
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That bar appears to be much the same configuration as what is currently on the bike. Looking to get away from my wrists being turned inwards. I want them more pointed down and further forward. As far as the risers go, if I can accomplish this without replacing what is already there it seems I win on two fronts...nothing else to purchase and no need to disassemble anything else.
 
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These 32" Santee Wide & Low bars I put on a Sportster years ago is more what I have in mind...


 
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