Decisions, Decisions…what bars for an FXSTS
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From: orlando, fl
I am going to put these on within the next few months, along with chrome controls, braided steel lines and HHI front caliper.
http://www.nashmotorcycle.com/index2...ts/gimphangers
http://www.nashmotorcycle.com/index2...ts/gimphangers
Tourer
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I believe Arlen Ness makes a plate for the springer that allows the use of "standard width" risers. Might be worth looking into since you can save $ on bars as well as a larger selection. I had a black 04 FXSTS.
http://www.arlenness.com/p-1637-spri...ts-models.aspx
http://www.arlenness.com/p-1637-spri...ts-models.aspx
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From: orlando, fl
Yes. I did a conversion to an 18x5.5 wheel, using 06' specifications for parts. I kept the stock swingarm, and bought fender struts from www.customstruts.com. I basically only kept the swingarm, everything else was changed. I did the work myself, and think it was well worth it.
Now if i could only get my goddam signature to work...... And I am a web developer maddening.
Now if i could only get my goddam signature to work...... And I am a web developer maddening.
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I believe Arlen Ness makes a plate for the springer that allows the use of "standard width" risers. Might be worth looking into since you can save $ on bars as well as a larger selection. I had a black 04 FXSTS.
http://www.arlenness.com/p-1637-spri...ts-models.aspx
http://www.arlenness.com/p-1637-spri...ts-models.aspx
Cruiser
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From: NE Florida
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Americ...andlebars.html
I have the 12.5" on my 97 FX Springer, Like you I thought the Wild 1's did not look quite right with the narrow springer front end
I have the 12.5" on my 97 FX Springer, Like you I thought the Wild 1's did not look quite right with the narrow springer front end
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From: Toronto, Ontario
Not sure which brand mine are, they were on the bike when I bought it. At first look I thought they were the first thing I was going to change back to stock. After a test ride, and the riding it for 5k this summer I wouldn't think of changing them, they are more comfortable than anything I've been on before, and I do really like the look.
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What is the rise on those ? 12" ?
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
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From: Chattanooga, TN
Greetings,
I second that! That's exactly the bars I would get for a Springer. It just screams old school cool all the way.
I second that! That's exactly the bars I would get for a Springer. It just screams old school cool all the way.