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Old Jun 28, 2015 | 12:43 AM
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Guys,

I have the HD detachable sissy bar on my 72 but it simply is not high enough. Any recommendations? I'm looking for a bar that keeps that "old school chopper" look.

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Old Jun 28, 2015 | 02:43 AM
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the burly is a medium height and looks good. not sure how tall you're going for. i have it and like it on my 48.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2015 | 06:11 AM
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I definitely second the recommendation for the burly bar. I have the tall on my '06 1200 custom and it not only looks good, but it's an easy install and solidly built.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2015 | 07:16 PM
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Thanks guys. I thought the detachable would be fine but after the seat takes up what it takes up, there really isn't enough room to bungie anything.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2015 | 06:46 AM
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Mine is not detachable but it is from the 70s, chrome twisted square stock.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2015 | 08:36 AM
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Ginz Choppers


http://ginzchoppers.com/
 
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Old Jun 30, 2015 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by stereoguy

I was looking at Ginz myself when I first wanted a different sissy bar, then I decided to do my own thing and fit it to my quick detach plates. Here's what I got.

 
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Ginz made mine to fit my quick detach, they will make what ever you want. Seemed like nice people when I talked with them about what I wanted.
 
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Check out Slim Fab Farms, I have their 24 in sissy bar. Good quality and heavy duty. The prices on them are really good, they have a few different sizes to choose from.
 
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The Slim Fab Farm bars look great!!

What height is the Burley High bar? doesn't seem to say on their website? (I'm shopping for a '72)
 
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