Advice on Handlebars
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Advice on Handlebars
I know there have been numerous threads on handlebars and I have searched them, but haven't found exactly what I'm looking for. I just bought a 2005 XLC. Now its time to make it fit me. I found the mirrors too close in and don't give good visability, and bars are just a little too far away for comfort. so I want to change them out to meet the following criteria.
1. Must be wider so mirrors are further out and give better visability
2. Must be closer so I don;t get lower back pain
3. Hopefully I don't have to change out wires
4. I like the look of the old sportster pull backs
Any suggestions on Harley part #s to use.
1. Must be wider so mirrors are further out and give better visability
2. Must be closer so I don;t get lower back pain
3. Hopefully I don't have to change out wires
4. I like the look of the old sportster pull backs
Any suggestions on Harley part #s to use.
Banned Camp
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 526
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From: Gainesville, VA
RE: Advice on Handlebars
Here is a similar link.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_1698968/tm.htm
Buckhorn Handlebar Kit 56078-96A $112.20
Handlebar,Buckhorn 56081-82A $41.20
http://www.motorcityharley.com/
I have the Buckhorns and like them. They are a bit more pulled back than other handlebars. I think they are very comfortable.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_1698968/tm.htm
Buckhorn Handlebar Kit 56078-96A $112.20
Handlebar,Buckhorn 56081-82A $41.20
http://www.motorcityharley.com/
I have the Buckhorns and like them. They are a bit more pulled back than other handlebars. I think they are very comfortable.
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Vancouver B.C. Canada
RE: Advice on Handlebars
TimC, I know where you come for, try to answer your questions here. Compare to your RKC, I believe the rear mirror view is a bit narrower, different risers and handlebar, You can try a pair of different mirror but I doubt it will help. You already have pullback riser, if you want to bring the bar even closer, look for buckhorn or mini ape. If you are going that route, you have to change your clutch, throttle cables and wires extension. Some after market seat will bring you forward by an inch, do a search.
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I know there have been numerous threads on handlebars and I have searched them, but haven't found exactly what I'm looking for. I just bought a 2005 XLC. Now its time to make it fit me. I found the mirrors too close in and don't give good visability, and bars are just a little too far away for comfort. so I want to change them out to meet the following criteria.
1. Must be wider so mirrors are further out and give better visability
2. Must be closer so I don;t get lower back pain
3. Hopefully I don't have to change out wires
4. I like the look of the old sportster pull backs
Any suggestions on Harley part #s to use.
I know there have been numerous threads on handlebars and I have searched them, but haven't found exactly what I'm looking for. I just bought a 2005 XLC. Now its time to make it fit me. I found the mirrors too close in and don't give good visability, and bars are just a little too far away for comfort. so I want to change them out to meet the following criteria.
1. Must be wider so mirrors are further out and give better visability
2. Must be closer so I don;t get lower back pain
3. Hopefully I don't have to change out wires
4. I like the look of the old sportster pull backs
Any suggestions on Harley part #s to use.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 551
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From: braintree ma
RE: Advice on Handlebars
i need some help toi just got some buck horns for my sporty,i need to lengthen all the cables 6 in but what about the switches and lights does harley have a kit for that .i got a 04 and the dealer tells me the buckhorn kit wont fit my bike .im going with the braided cables .also what angle ends are the 2throttle cables
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