Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Drag bars...again!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 10:24 PM
  #1  
kenleissler's Avatar
kenleissler
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Default Drag bars...again!

Hi all,

I have an 04 roadster that I want to put drag bars on. Do you guys have a bar set up that will not require me to change my cables, wires and brake lines? How about a favorite brand of chrome bar? I think I have a stock riser and I want to keep it that way. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Ken
 
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 10:38 PM
  #2  
Azwethinkweiz's Avatar
Azwethinkweiz
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 362
Likes: 0
From: Plattsburgh, NY
Default

I put 30in drags on my 1200C. I had to reroute my clutch cable through the forks, but other than that I didn't have to change anything. I got them really cheap from Debrix Cycles.
 
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 11:36 PM
  #3  
vegasrock's Avatar
vegasrock
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 372
Likes: 0
From: N/A
Default

you shouldn't have to change cables going to drag bars
 
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2008 | 03:11 AM
  #4  
Cheesecake's Avatar
Cheesecake
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,160
Likes: 3
From: Houston, Texas
Default

Originally Posted by vegasrock
you shouldn't have to change cables going to drag bars
what he said
 
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2008 | 05:11 AM
  #5  
Austen's Avatar
Austen
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 636
Likes: 4
From: Illinois
Default

cables might be a lil long, but ur not gonna die.
 
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2008 | 07:43 AM
  #6  
HDHornet's Avatar
HDHornet
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,441
Likes: 0
From: Niagara Falls, Ontario
Default

Get the 32" drag bars and the wires won't look too long.
 
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2008 | 08:42 AM
  #7  
F1J1's Avatar
F1J1
Tourer
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 441
Likes: 1
From: Ohio
Default

I used a broomstick drag bar and 4 inch straight risers; it worked just fine. Had to stretch the wiring out to the max on the speedo and tach.
 
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2008 | 10:28 AM
  #8  
HOTLAP's Avatar
HOTLAP
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 5,067
Likes: 394
From: Edmonton Alberta Canada
Default

These are 32" drags with stock riser and cables, no problems.
Don't get 27" drags or you may have problems with hitting the tank or triple trees with the brake reservour or banjo bolt.
Sorry not the best pics in the world.
 
Attached Thumbnails Drag bars...again!-img_0732.jpg   Drag bars...again!-img_0733.jpg  
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Nov 12, 2008 | 11:50 AM
  #9  
kenleissler's Avatar
kenleissler
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Default

Wow, thanks guys! 32"s sound good. Hotlap, my bike is the exact color as yours, cool. Do I need bars with indents?
Ken
 

Last edited by kenleissler; Nov 12, 2008 at 12:03 PM. Reason: more questions
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2008 | 12:38 PM
  #10  
HOTLAP's Avatar
HOTLAP
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 5,067
Likes: 394
From: Edmonton Alberta Canada
Default

Yes you need the dimples, if not you can notch your switch housing with a file to run the wires out or get drilled bars and wire internally but that's a lot of work soldering and heat shrinking.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:55 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE