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Old May 29, 2015 | 06:37 PM
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Hello everyone
I am thinking about some new bars for summer and want some opinions and /or pictures. I am thinking maybe a classic style beach cruiser/knuckle type bar? I want a cool vintage look and maybe a little more comfortable than my drag bars. Let me know what you think.
 
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Old May 29, 2015 | 10:26 PM
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Some people like the HD Hollywood bars. They are like beach cruiser style. But your bike doesn't look like a cruiser with the paint, exhaust, covers and guards removed, etc. it looks more like an end of the world apocalypse bike. I like the zombie performance website. They have some bad *** bars.
 
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Old May 30, 2015 | 11:03 AM
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As Ployd4 mentioned , the holleywood bars look pretty cool.
I almost went with them , but they have to be internal wired ( I think ).
I settled on a set of Roadster bars # 56085-83A so as to keep it simple.
Very comfy too.
Here's a video of a guy with holleywood bars , shows width , seating position , and mirror clearance too.


Here's a right shot of the Roadster bars.



Here's a shot from the rear.



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Old May 30, 2015 | 01:37 PM
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Beach or Hollywood will be my next set of bars. I think they fit the theme of my bike more. I went with my Z bars before I really decided on a direction for my bike. Usually not a huge deal but I internally wired the bars, solder and heat shrink
 
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Old May 30, 2015 | 01:40 PM
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Looking at yours I think some fat Zs would look good.


 
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