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Old 02-16-2009, 03:27 PM
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Anyone ever seen bars like this on a Softail? I really like the bobber look and was wondering if they would look good on my bike? I already have the drag bars turned down, so I don't think it would look too much difference The other question would be do I get the 6 1/2" base or the 8" base for the bars. I believe the 8" would match the wide glide front better, but didn't know if it would look better. Or should I keep just keep the Drag Bars?
Let me know what you think. Thanks

Here are the bars I like:


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Old 02-16-2009, 04:18 PM
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I almost did that to my 04 Springer. I was going to take the stock bars flip them over and around. But ended up with Wild1 drags with stock risers.

IMHO...if you wanted to do it to your bike I would say put smaller risers and eliminate as much of the cable as you could, even if it means drilling the holes in the bars yourself.
 
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Old 02-17-2009, 11:47 AM
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I think those bars are known as "Board Track" style bars. There are a few fabricators still making some sick versions of those... I think they'd be awesome on a sportster or any bike that leaning over the tank wouldn't be a big issue.

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looks nice
 
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Old 02-17-2009, 12:52 PM
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your bike looks nasty man!!!! just won an auction for the sissy bar.

i like the spikes, license plate and inspection sticker...where is that inspection sticker mount from?
 
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So one like that before but it was upside down in a ditch.
 
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Those bars look good, I just with 6.5" risers because riding for any distance with the bars that low tested my endurance on long trips.
 
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Originally Posted by jknowlton
your bike looks nasty man!!!! just won an auction for the sissy bar.

i like the spikes, license plate and inspection sticker...where is that inspection sticker mount from?
The inspection plate was what the stealership gave me.
Also sent you a pm.
 
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Old 02-17-2009, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by klrhd13
Those bars look good, I just with 6.5" risers because riding for any distance with the bars that low tested my endurance on long trips.
That is the exact same reason I went to the 8" risers. I am making the trip to Daytona Bikeweek and wanted to sit up more than I was before. The more aggresive position is ok around town, but was hell on the back after a couple of hours.
 
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I nded up going with the 6.5 inch pull back risers. They sit me up enough formore comfort. While still giving me that aggressive feel and look. I almost went with the integrated risers but like the ability to adjust the bars with what I got. By the way did you lower train?
 
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