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Old Mar 23, 2019 | 12:42 PM
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I'm looking to change out my stock bars in my 2017 883 Iron. Looking for something a little bit taller and maybe more pull back. Any suggestions without having to change cables or wiring?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2019 | 01:08 PM
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The bars from the older pre 2009 883 and 1200 Roadsters are very comfortable and came in chrome or black on various versions. Wouldn't know if the wiring, hoses and cables have enough slack but sometimes rearranging them does the trick...
 
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Biltwell Chump bars are a good choice, you don't need to extend any cables or the brake hose when installing Biltwell Chump's.

Good luck with your bars.



 
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Those look good, I'm going to have to get some of those.Thanks.
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Biltwell Chump bars are a good choice, you don't need to extend any cables or the brake hose when installing Biltwell Chump's.

Good luck with your bars.



 
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Thank you for your reply.

The only mod you'll have to do when installing Biltwell Chump bars is to remove the brake hose from it's 'P' clip on the top triple tree clamp and straighten the bundy tubing brake tube between the top and bottom triple tree clamps. The wiring, clutch and throttle cables have enough free length to reach the Chump's.
 
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I went with the Tc bros slant Z on mine and was able to use all stock cables.
 
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Another big thumbs up for the Chumps. I just installed and cant believe I waited this long to do it.
 
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J&P has a good return policy, I'd suggest ordering the bars you think you want and see what needs done.
 
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