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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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I just put a pair of HD drag bars on my 08 883. They said I would probly need a new brake line and move my turn signals but I didnt have to. Just wanted to show everyone what it looks like.







 
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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looks good!
 
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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Thanks! I love the look. Its way better then the stock bars.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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l@@ks GOOD
 
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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looks good lunchmeat... now just relocate your speedo and flip your mirrors..
 

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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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I was thinking of flipping the mirrors but will that help me see behind me better or is it more for looks??? Also is the speedo wires long enough for the move or will they need to be longer? I know thier a thread on it just been lazy
 
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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I did the same thing, but I did have to get a shorter brake line.....
 
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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i can actually see better with my mirrors flipped and it looks better in my opinion. the speedo wire doesnt need to be shortened either
 
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they look like they are angled really high, that must be hell on the wrists.

try rotating the bars in the clamp and find a position you like if this particular one isnt comfortable (and it doesnt look like it.) if you like it then ignore all of this i guess haha

anyways it looks good


angle the bar ends to the ground and rotate the controls to match and you got a nice little cafe style going on
 
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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EDIT -sorry for the double post, the forum acted up again and posted twice, didnt see it until i looked at the thread again, weird. only clicked "post" once.
 
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