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i have been considering putting buckhorn handlebars on my Heritage. Anyone got them. Just looking for opinions , good or bad. Pictures would help also. Would my stock cables work on new bars ? Thanks
I found the Buckhorns put my wrists at a weird angle unless I pushed then forward.
And as long as you don't add more than 4" higher than what you have you shoud be fine.
The buckhorns will give you length because of the bend.
I had buckhorn bars on my old '80 FXS..... I loved them!
I recently bought an '01 FXSTS Springer and it has bars very similar to the old buckhorns from my '80 FXS... I love the Springer bars too...
I'm not sure how Buckhorns would look & feel on the FL-style front end versus an FX-style front end...
I suspect Buckhorns may be a little different these days... especially those made for a Heritage... I would be interested to see a pair on a Heritage...
I have to admit, my OEM '03 Heritage bars are some of the most comfortable bars I've used....
I just switched OEM Heritage mini apes on my Springer to Buck horn bars and I love them. If cables reach to the OEM, they are no problem, but you may want to consider a taller riser. Buck horn bars are narrower and will be about half as tall as the Heritage with a bit more pull back. You can find new old stock all day long on eBay for around $30 but be sure you get dimpled for the control wires. Also be sure they are NOT for a Springer as the knurling is different. Ask me how I know that bit of information.
I ran these on my V rod an they were very comfortable to me....the look similar to buckhorns but not as narrow. If I knew what brand they were an if I could get them in black I'd look into a set for my slim.
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