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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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ive had 6 PMs in the last 2 weeks about my drag bars.&nbsp\\; i wasnt ignoring them, i can respond to any of them because this forum is f*cked.&nbsp\\; so here it is:
my bars are black powdercoated drag bars, 4 inch pullback. i bought them 32" long and cut them down to 29".&nbsp\\; stock risers, and moved the speedo to the left side of the tank. if you wanna know how the speedo relocation works..... SEARCH.&nbsp\\; a bunch of people have this now and i know their is descriptions of it all over.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; thanks for the compliments guys,&nbsp\\; but im never done
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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so what kinda bars do you have?[sm=bangbang.gif]
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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I tried to respond to everyone. I hope you all received my PM's and emails.
ORIGINAL: Darksyde

ive had 6 PMs in the last 2 weeks about my drag bars. \\\\\\; i wasnt ignoring them, i can respond to any of them because this forum is f*cked. \\\\\\; so here it is:
my bars are black powdercoated drag bars, 4 inch pullback. i bought them 32" long and cut them down to 29". \\\\\\; stock risers, and moved the speedo to the left side of the tank. if you wanna know how the speedo relocation works..... SEARCH. \\\\\\; a bunch of people have this now and i know their is descriptions of it all over. \\\\\\; \\\\\\; thanks for the compliments guys, \\\\\\; but im never done
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 12:41 AM
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Where did you get the drag bars from?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 05:42 AM
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how long are the bars ??????
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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i got the bars from bp-powdercoating off ebay. honestly its the weakest powdercoating ive ever seen, i dont recommend them honestly.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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Darksyde...question...ur lower belt guard i see is removed...any problems with the exhaust heating up the belt? i have SS's on mine and was scared to take it off thinking it might be too hot right by the belt
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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I have S.S. as well with both belt gaurds off and no problems at all.
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&nbsp\\;You must have a good back or really long arms, that&nbsp\\;bike looks real uncomfortable to ride, if the back of your neck starts burning you will know why.
&nbsp\\;They do&nbsp\\;look cool though.&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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thanks for the info fishboy...jag...i have a similar setup as darksyde, except i have rigid struts as well...its really not that far of a stretch...plus i am young...i'm sure i'll feel it when i'm older though.
 
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