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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 04:01 AM
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Hi Guys,

I plan to change my stock handlebars on my Iron 883 09 "they give me pain" with the RSD Short Stacks but I have some questions.

Are they more comfortable than the stock on Iron?
Are they better that the mini ape bars?
Do I need to change the cables to fit the bars?



Thank you in advance for all of you brothers.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 04:48 AM
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Well, first off... comfort is a matter of opinion. I personally find taller bars more comfy. In regards to 12" bars and needing new cables, just keep in mind that the Harley Davidson mini apes do not have as hard a bend as the RSD 12" apes. I know from experience that you'll def need new cables with the RSD 12s and I would think that the same goes for the HD 12s.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 05:35 AM
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Yes.
Don't know.
No.

Although sometimes I wish had gone taller.


QUOTE=Iron883!;6593193]Hi Guys,

I plan to change my stock handlebars on my Iron 883 09 "they give me pain" with the RSD Short Stacks but I have some questions.

Are they more comfortable than the stock on Iron?
Are they better that the mini ape bars?
Do I need to change the cables to fit the bars?



Thank you in advance for all of you brothers.[/QUOTE]
 
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Nonstop
Yes.
Don't know.
No.

Although sometimes I wish had gone taller.


Originally Posted by Iron883!
Hi Guys,

I plan to change my stock handlebars on my Iron 883 09 "they give me pain" with the RSD Short Stacks but I have some questions.

Are they more comfortable than the stock on Iron?
Are they better that the mini ape bars?
Do I need to change the cables to fit the bars?



Thank you in advance for all of you brothers.
Not to derail the thread but Nonstop do you have any other pictires of your bike? I would love to see some more shots of your short stacks.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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I'll grab a shot tonight for ya.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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Thanks man...They look great!

I have loved those bars since I first saw them...just have a hard time shelling out the cash for 'em. One day I'm sure I'll make the switch.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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Looks good, I like that color Nighty, don't know why they stopped maiking them.
 
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