Harley Davidson Forums

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

Z bars vs Keystone ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 28, 2012 | 10:16 PM
Share
  #11  
IronBoy883's Avatar
IronBoy883
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 726
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
Default
Hey appreciate it ... I must be really tired or something because I can't find it I see the kit but the longest option I see is 25 inches and that's 85 bucks
 
Reply
0
Old May 28, 2012 | 10:20 PM
Share
  #12  
IronBoy883's Avatar
IronBoy883
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 726
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
Default
Found it haha thanks man thTs what I get for lookin for it on my phone !
 
Reply
0
Old May 28, 2012 | 10:23 PM
Share
  #13  
XFXDX's Avatar
XFXDX
Road Master
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,023
Likes: 18
From: OREGON
Default
Biltwell windows, short risers. Comfy, aggressive, and looks good!
 
Reply
0
Old May 28, 2012 | 11:57 PM
Share
  #14  
aztsm's Avatar
aztsm
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From: Goodyear, AZ
Default
So the stock clutch/throttle cables can be used with the 10" Z bars?
 
Reply
0
Old May 29, 2012 | 05:36 AM
Share
  #15  
cpracing519's Avatar
cpracing519
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,050
Likes: 5
From: Grand Rapids,Michigan
Default
yes, stock clutch/throttle cables can be used with 10" bars. On the 48 at least, I just cut a few cable ties off and moved the cables above the front gas tank bolt mount(stock is below the mount) to get a little extra length. Only cable I replaced was the brake cable.
 
Reply
0
Old May 29, 2012 | 09:04 AM
Share
  #16  
IronBoy883's Avatar
IronBoy883
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 726
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
Default
Originally Posted by aztsm
So the stock clutch/throttle cables can be used with the 10" Z bars?
Yea from what I've gathered from asking around and reading on different websites only thing that needs to be replace for 10 inch bars is the brake line and I've even see some guys make the stock one work but it looks stupid so they ended up replacing it ... I'm ordering everything this week and with a drop down mirror it's only $205 for bars and the BYO brake line kit. Pretty excited to get em on. I and a little curious how it will handle because I do like to max the bike out every now and again, will that be next to impossible with these bars ?

Also while the keystones are cool, IMO they look like **** with all the hs controls on them way to buisy, those are a good bar on a minimalist bike.
 
Reply
0
Old May 29, 2012 | 10:00 AM
Share
  #17  
hfp3030's Avatar
hfp3030
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default
Eh.. Keystones aren't uncomfortable at all, and you can use your stock cables..

All you'll spend is the 100.00 the bars cost.. I like how mine look and feel
 
Reply
0
Old May 29, 2012 | 01:04 PM
Share
  #18  
IronBoy883's Avatar
IronBoy883
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 726
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
Default
Originally Posted by hfp3030
Eh.. Keystones aren't uncomfortable at all, and you can use your stock cables..

All you'll spend is the 100.00 the bars cost.. I like how mine look and feel
How tall are you ?? Only because the entire reason I'm losing the drag bars is comfort, I like how they look so I don't wanna spend a 100 on bars that will essentially do the same thing of you get what I'm saying
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
Old May 29, 2012 | 02:10 PM
Share
  #19  
IronBoy883's Avatar
IronBoy883
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 726
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
Default
Originally Posted by cpracing519
Magnum Shielding! here is the link. They have many sizes but I used the kit # 496190a.
http://www.magnumshielding.com/store...ines-black.php
After all that just got off the phone an they are sold out for Atleast another month and a half for individual sales ... So looks like I'll have to order the bars install and then measure ... O well
 
Reply
0
Old May 29, 2012 | 05:10 PM
Share
  #20  
hfp3030's Avatar
hfp3030
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default
Originally Posted by IronBoy883
How tall are you ?? Only because the entire reason I'm losing the drag bars is comfort, I like how they look so I don't wanna spend a 100 on bars that will essentially do the same thing of you get what I'm saying
I'm 6'3".. Here's a video of me riding my bike in Houston:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xQOQ...w9Dy8dLevx6-w=
 
Reply
0



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:06 AM.

story-0
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-1
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-2
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-3
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-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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-8
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-9
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