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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 04:01 AM
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So Im thinkin of adding a jockey shift to my 06 deluxe this winter.
Im debatin whether to stay with my drag bars or switch to a mini ape- similar to what honkylips has on his bike.

Thoughts? Ideas? Other bar suggestions?
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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Can't go wrong with apes.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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I think it depends on what you are comfortable with. With the drag bars it is a shorter reach to the jockey shifter. But...whatever you want is the best idea. I got my tank shifter as I could not imagine reaching behind my leg from my 16" apes every time I had to shift.

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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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The Apes look bad-*** at any case, the drags look strange a bit with the Shift, but as you stated drags gives a shorter distance to the ****.
But then again, if it was about practicality we would not be talking this mod all together .

I am DYING to do that, but I keep thinking of the many times I used my old racing 'down shifting' to help the brakes stop the bikes, and the many times this saved my *** driving in the city .
 
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Just do it!!! With the drags or apes it'll be badass! Atleast you won't have to buy another clutch cable if you decide to change the bars... lol
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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Jockey shift = AWESOME!!!

I think your bike looks really good as it sits. For some reason, I just REALLY like the look of good drag bars. On your bike, the way you have it set-up, the drags look spectacular. I wouldn't change it.
 
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Originally Posted by DocJ
Jockey shift = AWESOME!!!

I think your bike looks really good as it sits. For some reason, I just REALLY like the look of good drag bars. On your bike, the way you have it set-up, the drags look spectacular. I wouldn't change it.
Thanx for the compliment. i like my drags also...

Dr v-twin, any luck with Baker drivetrains?
 
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Originally Posted by hksigman
Thanx for the compliment. i like my drags also...

Dr v-twin, any luck with Baker drivetrains?
i have to give them a call tomorrow. PLEASE pm me in the am to remind and with what it is you want. I am inundated with requests all day long and tend to forget the simpering of things.

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you got to much money hk. I'd say tank shift w/ the current set-up. Old school racer look. Or minis w/ a jockey.
 
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you got to much money hk. I'd say tank shift w/ the current set-up. Old school racer look. Or minis w/ a jockey.
LOL never married, no kids, gotta have some hobbies....

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