Springer Handlebar options pics requested
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Springer handlebars are different from all the other Softail handlebars because of the increased distance between their knurled sections and Springer risers.
When I purchased my FX Springer the previous owner had changed out the top of the triple tree to an aftermarket piece that moves the risers off the top of the forks and onto a set of holes that gives the risers the same center distance as all the other Softail models. Now I can run any Softail handlebar instead of being stuck with the model-specific Springer handlebars. I am not sure who the manufacturer is of the part, but it has opened up more choices in handlebars.
Attached is a picture of what I am talking about....and the handlebars are HD apes for Softails. They give the bike attitude at a resonable height on the grips.
When I purchased my FX Springer the previous owner had changed out the top of the triple tree to an aftermarket piece that moves the risers off the top of the forks and onto a set of holes that gives the risers the same center distance as all the other Softail models. Now I can run any Softail handlebar instead of being stuck with the model-specific Springer handlebars. I am not sure who the manufacturer is of the part, but it has opened up more choices in handlebars.
Attached is a picture of what I am talking about....and the handlebars are HD apes for Softails. They give the bike attitude at a resonable height on the grips.
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Been looking 2 that top plate but they are 250.00 Really not worth the price for a few more choices.You have to look around a little but there are several companies that make springer bars now in any size or shape you want.
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