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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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Okay, apart from the vance and hines exhaust, being a new rider, i want to make my 883r look similar to this one. I also noticed he dropped the front as well. need some terminology peeps

Any ideas where i start and the best place to buy custom parts

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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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Doesn't look too difficult. Photo is kind of small, but it looks like he's using a clip on handle bar setup. V&H exhaust. Lowered.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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whats yours look like now?
 
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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Those look more like drag bars than clip ons. Clips ons are lower than the front fork tree

I have ordered from jpcycles.com and directharleyparts.com has some good prices as well.
 
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Yeah I agree about the picture, my bad.
My 883r is just the basic model with the bigger seat but does have forward controls. Looking at investing in the exhaust, unless you guys think I should spend my money on other bits and leave it till last.
If anyone has an 883r, wouldn't mind seeing some pics.

Thanks for the replies
 
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Exhaust is a good place to start. Not only are you changing the look, you're changing the performance and sound of the bike too.
 
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def. aint no clip ons. looks pretty stock to me.
 
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