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Apr 17, 2008 | 02:29 PM

jambor07

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Important Question

I want to order my new drag bars today but need some help on what to get. I took a ruler out to my bike and figured I like the 32in length with about the same pullback as stock. What do I need to get to achieve this with the drag bars?

Any suggestions on the best places to buy both the bars and risers? Brands?

Thanks

Apr 17, 2008 | 02:32 PM

Kski

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RE: Important Question

I didn't think drag bars had any pullback.

Apr 17, 2008 | 02:41 PM

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RE: Important Question

I'm guessing you would need like 9 or 10 inch risers to get the bars where they are now. You would have to replace your stock riser with a longer one. In the end, I don't think you would be happy with the look. Just my opinion though.

Apr 17, 2008 | 02:43 PM

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RE: Important Question

Why do you want to change the riser? You can use it and just replace the bar and won't have to mess with the speedo that way.

Apr 17, 2008 | 02:45 PM

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I want to order my new drag bars today but need some help on what to get. I took a ruler out to my bike and figured I like the 32in length with about the same pullback as stock. What do I need to get to achieve this with the drag bars?

Any suggestions on the best places to buy both the bars and risers? Brands?

Thanks

I guess your first decision is whether or not you intend to replace the stock pullback riser on your C model with something else. I'm running 32" drags w/2" pullback ontop of the stock riser.

Apr 18, 2008 | 02:45 PM

jambor07

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RE: Important Question

KS, Thanks for pointing me to your Gallery! Looks great!

Did you have to do anything/buy anything else beside the bars to get that look/fit? Which bars do you have, and how much did they cost?

Also, what saddle bags are you running? I've been looking at lots and I like the ones on your bike.

Thanks!

Apr 18, 2008 | 03:54 PM

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RE: Important Question

I got my bars from a member (thanks again Ace). Look at J&P Cycles PN#5000605. I drilled holes in them to accept theOEM wire clips.The only thing I purchased were new wire clips. I had taken the original ones off a couple of times already and a couple of the tips were messed up. Thosewere $1.00 each at the dealer.I picked up the saddlebags at a local bike store, they are River Road model Slant Medium. www.riverroadgear.comAlso have the HD bag support brackets.