Fatboy pics with Heritage bars?
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Cruiser
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From: NH
Just buy the Heritage and be done with it. I also liked the FB but, like you, I disliked the bars and felt the Heritage bar was much more comfortable for my height and arm reach.
Changing out the bars is a big job and then if you eventually want to sell it, you may have problems if someone is looking for the FB with the stock bars.
Just get the Heritage...I did.
Changing out the bars is a big job and then if you eventually want to sell it, you may have problems if someone is looking for the FB with the stock bars.
Just get the Heritage...I did.
So it's a toss up.
Last edited by CJinNH; Oct 20, 2010 at 08:27 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Edmond, OK
Check out the 56569-09 heritage bars. I actually put those on my old Suzuki, and they are by FAR a superior ride over beach bars or low slung bars. My back and shoulders were night and day better after that switch.
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Cruiser
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From: NH
Made an offer, we'll see what comes of it.
Saw the thread on here about 4" risers...do I have to change cables if I just add the angled 4" risers on the stock bars?
I figured I can sell one of my watches and get the cash to upgrade the items I want on the fatboy and not hit my pocket.
Saw the thread on here about 4" risers...do I have to change cables if I just add the angled 4" risers on the stock bars?
I figured I can sell one of my watches and get the cash to upgrade the items I want on the fatboy and not hit my pocket.
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Stockton Ca.
I've finally found a bike... 2003 Fatboy, mint, at a great price. Sat on it today...I guess I've never sat on a fatty with stock bars. I hate 'em. I love the reach of the heritage, more relaxed position. How tough is it to make this switch? I've searched the forum and most talk about putting apes on. Anyone have pics of their fatboy with heritage bars? Curious how they look. Or is there another option (besides apes) that gives you a more relaxed seating position. I might buy this bike tomorrw...I have been looking at Fatty's and Heritage's, the Heritage seems to suit me more, but I love the looks of the fatboy.
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From: Danbury CT
I love the bars on my 09 Heritage. I did swap them for Fat Mini Apes which are the same dimensions but 1.25" for internal wires. I have the original bars & risers if you're interested. Just PM me.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Tulsa, OK
I have Wide Glide bars on my Fatboy.. 10.5" rise, very, very similar to the Heritage bars.
Install was a snap since I didn't run wires internally.
loosened controls, took off riser plate, slid off controls, slid controls onto new bars, installed riser plate, tightened up controls.
Took literally 20 minutes and the only really tricky part was having to "custom" bend the hard tubing from the brake lines to match the bars a little better. Did it by hand and just took my time.
Fatboy bars, Heritage bars, and Wide Glide bars all use the same cables and wiring so they'll swap
Install was a snap since I didn't run wires internally.
loosened controls, took off riser plate, slid off controls, slid controls onto new bars, installed riser plate, tightened up controls.
Took literally 20 minutes and the only really tricky part was having to "custom" bend the hard tubing from the brake lines to match the bars a little better. Did it by hand and just took my time.
Fatboy bars, Heritage bars, and Wide Glide bars all use the same cables and wiring so they'll swap
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From: Linden, NC
Make sure they're for 1" bars, and yes, they should fit on your '03.