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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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Hey guys, I am looking to get rid of the buckhorn syle bars off of my springer and replace them with either some 9.5 or 12.5 ape hangers. What are the brands to stay away from? I was looking at some drag specialties and Bikers Choice.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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I am also looking to change bars on my Springer. The only thing I can tell from experience is "you get what you pay for" . I know people say it all of the time but it is very true. I am looking at the Roland Sands Designs handlebars. They are really high quality ! Check them out on the web and see what you think.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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Make sure you get Springer bars as the spacing for the risers are different. I prefer name brands as my personal experience is that the quality of brand name bars is much nicer than less expensive, but I do know that Drag Specialists bars are made in the same factory as a lot of other name brands.

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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike74
Hey guys, I am looking to get rid of the buckhorn syle bars off of my springer and replace them with either some 9.5 or 12.5 ape hangers. What are the brands to stay away from? I was looking at some drag specialties and Bikers Choice.
I've had 12-inch drag specialties mini-apes for about six months, love 'em, no problems so far. That's them in the sig...
 
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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Thanks guys. I ordered some Wild 1 chubbys 9.5. I found them for 184 shipped new..
 
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Wild1 are the best, Mike. I have the 12.5" on mine. You'll love 'em.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 05:52 AM
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Mike, which website did you find your wild1's at? $184 sounds like a great deal.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 10:16 AM
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Wow, sry it took so long Xbonz. For some reason it doesnt show me new replies on here. Anyways, if you are still looking, here is where I got em.

http://www.chrome-addiction.com/g-wi...bars-19252.php

Great guy to deal with. I found them through google shopper or something like that. I then called to verify everything was on the up and up and they assured me. So I bought them over the phone, and they came in fast. They are the real deal and cheaper than anywhere else I could find em.
 
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directharleyparts.com also has some good deals.
 
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Yes sir we do.
We also specialize in the cable and wire kits if needed.
We will beat any price you find.

Here is our link to those same bars.

http://www.directharleyparts.com/han...er-p-3406.html

Pretty much the same price on those, we only beat it by a few cents, but any others you can find, message me and I will get you a deal.


Thank you for the mention, Vikingur.

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directharleyparts.com also has some good deals.
 
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