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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 09:54 PM
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I just bought an 06 883c and i want to put drag bars on it but not sure if i want just a straight or pull back bars? I do have the 4 or 5in oem slant back riser with the speedo on the bottom of the top bar clamp, and im keeping it. Im 6'1'' if it matters
 
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 08:30 AM
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put on what you feel comfortable with. only you know!
 
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Pull back for sure. Done both... Only way I would do a drag bar would be if it had a riser on it but bending over that far is not for somebody my age
 
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I just switched my bars from 26" drag bars to 32" with a 5" pullback ..
 
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cool thx i will try the harley hd pull back drag bars.
 
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Only get a broom stick if you have a real good back.
 
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Originally Posted by jag1886
Only get a broom stick if you have a real good back.
ya pull back im getting tomm thx My back is hurting right now lol
 
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Originally Posted by vikz250
I just switched my bars from 26" drag bars to 32" with a 5" pullback ..
For what I see in your pics, what you have is not drag bars on your bike.
 
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Originally Posted by cubalz
For what I see in your pics, what you have is not drag bars on your bike.
You are probably right but the one before is..
 
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