wildone 504 as replacement for stock oem
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wildone 504 as replacement for stock oem
Hi just looking for some input on my 2003 fatboy softail handlebars, bike bought with beachbars 1 1/4 in and 1 inch centers, nice to look at but just not nice for long ride, After trying other bars the oem seem the best, yet still gotta have the chubbys with the skinny mount so as to retain the chrome riser cove and internal wireing.
Best option researched out there found is the Wild One 504 to replace the stock ones. Ready to buy but they seem a bit different.
Can anyone relate any pros and con,s before i pay 250$, or alternates? Thanks Andy
Best option researched out there found is the Wild One 504 to replace the stock ones. Ready to buy but they seem a bit different.
Can anyone relate any pros and con,s before i pay 250$, or alternates? Thanks Andy
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I was leaning heavy towards the same Wild Ones too for my '07 Fatty, but I did not want real wide apes, so I ended up going with the HD 14" Apes. They were only about an inch wider than my stock bars. They came with pretty beefy risers which added some more height as well. I've been real happy with my choice. They are very comfortable. I can do 90 with zero wobble and am not getting blown off the bike from catching too much wind like I might be if I had super wide apes. Some pics attached.
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I was leaning heavy towards the same Wild Ones too for my '07 Fatty, but I did not want real wide apes, so I ended up going with the HD 14" Apes. They were only about an inch wider than my stock bars. They came with pretty beefy risers which added some more height as well. I've been real happy with my choice. They are very comfortable. I can do 90 with zero wobble and am not getting blown off the bike from catching too much wind like I might be if I had super wide apes. Some pics attached.
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You got me thinking, so I checked my invoice. and I'll be...! My bars are 16" according to the invoice. The part # on my invoice is 56942-10B, which is the 16 in. Fat Ape Handlebar Kit with Riser on the HD Web site.
I measured the bars by setting the tape on top and going to the bend which is not the exact way to do it, but I was taking a pic with the other hand. They are more than 14" to the bend. The risers that come with the bars measure 4" to the center of the bar.
I don't know if this is truly a 16" bar or not. I know the bar and riser height together is perfect for me. I put some Alloy Art Gooden Tight Riser Bushings on and I've been real happy with the ride. The risers are solid. I have had her up to 90 with NO wobble or vibration.
Guess I better update my sig to reflect 16" apes! LOL
I measured the bars by setting the tape on top and going to the bend which is not the exact way to do it, but I was taking a pic with the other hand. They are more than 14" to the bend. The risers that come with the bars measure 4" to the center of the bar.
I don't know if this is truly a 16" bar or not. I know the bar and riser height together is perfect for me. I put some Alloy Art Gooden Tight Riser Bushings on and I've been real happy with the ride. The risers are solid. I have had her up to 90 with NO wobble or vibration.
Guess I better update my sig to reflect 16" apes! LOL
Last edited by sleepyone; May 23, 2015 at 01:15 PM.
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You got me thinking, so I checked my invoice. and I'll be...! My bars are 16" according to the invoice. The part # on my invoice is 56942-10B, which is the 16 in. Fat Ape Handlebar Kit with Riser on the HD Web site.
I measured the bars by setting the tape on top and going to the bend which is not the exact way to do it, but I was taking a pic with the other hand. They are more than 14" to the bend. The risers that come with the bars measure 4" to the center of the bar.
I don't know if this is truly a 16" bar or not. I know the bar and riser height together is perfect for me. I put some Alloy Art Gooden Tight Riser Bushings on and I've been real happy with the ride. The risers are solid. I have had her up to 90 with NO wobble or vibration.
Guess I better update my sig to reflect 16" apes! LOL
I measured the bars by setting the tape on top and going to the bend which is not the exact way to do it, but I was taking a pic with the other hand. They are more than 14" to the bend. The risers that come with the bars measure 4" to the center of the bar.
I don't know if this is truly a 16" bar or not. I know the bar and riser height together is perfect for me. I put some Alloy Art Gooden Tight Riser Bushings on and I've been real happy with the ride. The risers are solid. I have had her up to 90 with NO wobble or vibration.
Guess I better update my sig to reflect 16" apes! LOL
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Beautiful! Thanks so much. I think that will do the trick. I had changed to FLSTC bars and they helped, but I need something a few inches taller.
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