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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 11:54 AM
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I'm looking to upgrade from the shitty Stock handlebars to drag bars. I am trying to avoid having to buy and install all new cables on my 2012 fatboy lo.

Would like something with a 6in rise if possible.

Can anyone help with this one? Handlebar help. Which ones would work with out cable replacement. I'm new to mods on bikes. Trying to put drag bars on the cheapest way possible.

Thanks for the help.

Ride on.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mjpride666
I'm looking to upgrade from the shitty Stock handlebars to drag bars. I am trying to avoid having to buy and install all new cables on my 2012 fatboy lo.

Would like something with a 6in rise if possible.

Can anyone help with this one? Handlebar help. Which ones would work with out cable replacement. I'm new to mods on bikes. Trying to put drag bars on the cheapest way possible.

Thanks for the help.

Ride on.
Someone in another thread posted that he used the Harley 6" pullback risers and did not have to use new cables. His was a 2012 I believe. I had the 4" pullbacks on my 2010 and had more than enough cable for the 6".
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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I was thinking about getting these bad boys.

I believe these would work. Those stock beach bars aren't really too far off dimension wise.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/502-...um=retargeting

Any input is greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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Not sure if they will work or not. Center of the bar has an 8" rise. May need longer wires internally.
 
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I have the street slammers. Love them. I also have the originals off of my 11 that are a bit different than your 12's. They are straighter than the 12's. I have a set of 6 inch pullback HD risers on em if youre interested. PM Me.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 11lofatboy
I have the street slammers. Love them. I also have the originals off of my 11 that are a bit different than your 12's. They are straighter than the 12's. I have a set of 6 inch pullback HD risers on em if youre interested. PM Me.

Did you have to put all new cables on it? I like those bars alot and will actually end up buying those.

If you could tell me what cables, if needed, would work with those bars that would be ****ing incredible. I'd love to find drag bars without replacing all the cables. That'd give me a huge harley boner.
 
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I put new throttle and idle cable on. The old ones worked, but they pulled the cables tight and I didnt like it. (I'm **** like that). In the back of the HD accesories book has which cables you need with what style bars you want. I got part number 56343-96 and 56342-96.
 
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Originally Posted by 11lofatboy
I put new throttle and idle cable on. The old ones worked, but they pulled the cables tight and I didnt like it. (I'm **** like that). In the back of the HD accesories book has which cables you need with what style bars you want. I got part number 56343-96 and 56342-96.


So all stock cables will work on this? and were they too tight that they restricted turning?

Thanks for all the input BTW.
 
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