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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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Assuming I come up with the cash to buy my bike back from the insurance company, I'm going to replace the stock bars on my 1200 with 36 inch drag bars. I'm not a complete retard so I'm pretty sure I can swap everything, but I am curious of the lines are going to be long enough. Has anyone else done this before that can give me some advice?
 
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Assuming I come up with the cash to buy my bike back from the insurance company, I'm going to replace the stock bars on my 1200 with 36 inch drag bars. I'm not a complete retard so I'm pretty sure I can swap everything, but I am curious of the lines are going to be long enough. Has anyone else done this before that can give me some advice?
Just be sure you want to do this. Should you ever want to consider a "trip" (touring) you may be sorry.
I regret I can't help you with cable lengths...only your dealer knows for sure.
 
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