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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:05 AM
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Hi,

I'm looking for more of a show piece than anything else. I want it more as a compliment to the current styling of my bike than a functional backrest.

Is anyone familiar with where I can get one that is more unique in style. Perhaps custom made options. Been doing some searching and have not come accross anything in the way of what I am looking for.

If anyone can point me in the right direction I would appreacite it! It would be going on a nightster - would like a low profile style of bar if I can.

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Old May 9, 2009 | 12:56 AM
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If ya cant find something you like out of a catalog, why not make it? I was looking for one for my Nightster so I could strap on a bookbag full of clothes. Couldnt find anything cool so i made one. Just used some steel pipe from Lowes and borrowed the welder from my work.

At 17" it's not exactally low profile, but i hope it gives you some ideas.
 
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Old May 9, 2009 | 07:53 AM
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did someone say sissy bar??



 
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Old May 9, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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dude go to www.sikpipes.com he makes awesome custom sissy bars he does quality work give him a call
 
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Originally Posted by cadillac_dirk
If ya cant find something you like out of a catalog, why not make it? I was looking for one for my Nightster so I could strap on a bookbag full of clothes. Couldnt find anything cool so i made one. Just used some steel pipe from Lowes and borrowed the welder from my work.

At 17" it's not exactally low profile, but i hope it gives you some ideas.
+1 on making one yourself. You want it for looks, that should make it easy to come up with one. I made mine for use as a luggage rack and seat.


 
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