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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 08:49 AM
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Man HD certainlly make everything as difficult as possible for a home mech.I've switched out dozens of bars on bikes and it takes a couple of mins.Well hours later i have my new drag bars on why? because unless the bar is notched /crimped there's no place for the electrics to run.I ended up notching the clamp on the clutch side and rerouting the electrics through the throttle control housing,cutting and rejoining elecs.
But at the end of the exersize i'm very pleased with my broom sticks.(some pics will follow)I just feel so much more comortable with lower handlebars.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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Hi, whatcha doing with the old nighster bars? :-)
 
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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I feel ya OP. My problems were with the way the aftermarket bars were designed...poor, poor job.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 06:34 AM
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I'm hanging onto them for the moment.
 
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