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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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I am on my second configuration of handlebars on a '07 Fatboy and don't care for how they look. But, they are very comfortable.

Has any tried drag bars on a Fatboy? Are they comfortable? Are they cool? Really bad? Please send pics.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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I read about front end wobble with drag bars on the fat boy, I don't think they got it fix and had to switch bars.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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I had the same challenge. Actually bought drags and never installed them. Went with 10" apes instead.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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I think drag bars and a 16" wheel are a bad combination unless you have forearms like Popeye.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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I put the HD Slammers on my 09 Fattie. Just started riding it today, so far, they feel good.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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Maybe take a look at Carlini's. Mine are 9" super sweep.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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Hey 08Fatboy, I like the looks of those 10" Apes. What kind are they?
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Swede99
I put the HD Slammers on my 09 Fattie. Just started riding it today, so far, they feel good.
Did you have to change cables and do you have a pic handy? I've been thinking about those. Thanks.
 
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I went with HD Narrow Beach Bars on my '09. Haven't ridden it yet, but they feel comfy and look great.






 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 05:44 AM
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I have 9" rise, 6" back, 1.5" thick bars on mine. I've had them on now for a year and this is the first time I've heard of a FB with drags as having front end wobble. I like the look as well as the riding position with the drags. Still have the stock cables on for now.
 
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