72 FLH Project
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Can anyone recommend some handlebar options?
I am 6'3 and have long arms. I have never had issues with stock bars on any bikes but would be open to looking at some aftermarket's. I don't like the ape grip style.
I am 6'3 and have long arms. I have never had issues with stock bars on any bikes but would be open to looking at some aftermarket's. I don't like the ape grip style.
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i have grown to like this type of bars / the bike is not one of mine but i have the same ones and i like them
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I am partial to the t bars/drag bars but not sure if they would look right on an old flh...what would some stock looking options be (maybe with a couple inches more pull back)?
I will look online today and post some options to get opinions.
Thanks
I will look online today and post some options to get opinions.
Thanks
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I like the early Fat Boy or Heritage bars. They're the closest thing to the early buckhorns and I think they will give it the look you're looking for.....plus they're comfortable. Low and wide (but not too wide) with 9" of pullback.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5000906
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5000906
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Thanks AJ...I like these. Price is right too.
How about a headlight? I have a chrome bucket about 5 inches now. I'd like to put in a nice 7 inch H4 (I have an extra on hand). Is there a chrome bucket that will bolt directly to the tree (no mods) like stock?
How about a headlight? I have a chrome bucket about 5 inches now. I'd like to put in a nice 7 inch H4 (I have an extra on hand). Is there a chrome bucket that will bolt directly to the tree (no mods) like stock?
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I have the 6 1/2" bates style on my wide glide. Don't think you'd have any problem with a 7". It will probably have more to do with the mounting block that it mounts to. There are many different sizes and shapes to make most any headlight work.
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Re bars - I'm pretty sure these are fatboy bars on 4 1/2" risers - not great photos but it will give you an idea of the look..
They're a nice width, slightly too far back so I'm swapping in 2" straight risers.
They're a nice width, slightly too far back so I'm swapping in 2" straight risers.
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I just ordered those Fatboy bars. I like the way they look. I also have 4.5" risers.
I'm looking at some controls from newer bikes...I have the new clutch perch and master cylinder so those should look good on there.
Thanks again for the help!
I'm looking at some controls from newer bikes...I have the new clutch perch and master cylinder so those should look good on there.
Thanks again for the help!
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What are the slip on option for these old shovels? The fish tails I have are looking sad...wanna freshen it up.
Bike is coming together nicely! Got the new front end mounted. I will post some progress pics later this week.
Bike is coming together nicely! Got the new front end mounted. I will post some progress pics later this week.
