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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 02:00 PM
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I want to put a set of drag bars on obviously but my question is what pullback do you guys that run them have? I only can find straight or 4 1/2 to 5" pullback. Those look like they pull back quite a bit.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 02:37 PM
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what doi u ride and whats ur hight
 
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97 sportster 1200 and I'm 5'8
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 08:10 PM
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if it was me id get drag bars with no pull back im the same hight as you and i like taller bars instead iof the stock one i can actually stretch out now....i put 3,5 inch risers and 10 inch mini apes and my bars are pushed forward about 2 to 3 inchs...and i love them
 
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a 5 inch pull back seems like a **** load
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 10:47 PM
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I've never rode with straight bars. My buddy has a set but doesn't know the pullback and I wasn't able to measure them. I like them and just kinda nervous about straight ones. I have the stock risers so I'm not too worried about leaning over the tank so much. Also use to ride sport bikes and kinda use to the leaning feeling. What do you guys use that have them?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 11:31 PM
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I have drag bars on my nightster and I love the way they feel and I'm 5'8 too. I have some extra set of drag bars if you want to buy for 35 bucks plus shipping. They have 4 inch pullback
 
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Originally Posted by victor24
I have drag bars on my nightster and I love the way they feel and I'm 5'8 too. I have some extra set of drag bars if you want to buy for 35 bucks plus shipping. They have 4 inch pullback
Are they the same ones you are using?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Wildechild87
Are they the same ones you are using?
Yeah they are. Their in mint condition all black
 
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Exactly the same drag bars
 
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