One dumb ? and reg ?
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From: Benson AZ
One dumb ? and reg ?
Hi all since I'm new to HD'S what are they talking about when they say lets see all those 72's 48's and so forth. I have an idea but don't want to sound stupid so I'm asking am I right when I think they are talking about engine size?
Other question is I have a 2008 1200C sportster and would like to know handle bar I can put on to get a higher lift without changing any cables or anything.
Thanks, Joe
Other question is I have a 2008 1200C sportster and would like to know handle bar I can put on to get a higher lift without changing any cables or anything.
Thanks, Joe
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72's and 48's are different trims of the sportster. 48 has a peanut tank, fat front tire, and is pretty low slung. The 72 has a skinny front tire, peanut tank(I think) and higher bars. There are many other differences I'm sure, but those stand out most.
They're also named that in tribute to different design cues. 48 pays tribute to 1948 when the first peanut tank was used on a harley
They're also named that in tribute to different design cues. 48 pays tribute to 1948 when the first peanut tank was used on a harley
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72's & 48's are models in the Sportster family.
Usually you can add 2" taller bars, but search for your year & model specifically. If your C is like my 2011, should have 2.75" rise bars on top of the pullback riser (4.73" rise / 1.13" pullback as per H-D catalog).
Do be careful, as different manufacturers can measure rise differently.
Usually you can add 2" taller bars, but search for your year & model specifically. If your C is like my 2011, should have 2.75" rise bars on top of the pullback riser (4.73" rise / 1.13" pullback as per H-D catalog).
Do be careful, as different manufacturers can measure rise differently.
Last edited by Howler_LI; Jun 23, 2013 at 05:37 PM.
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Most say you can go as high as 10" apes without changing anything but might have to bend the tube in the brake line and reroute the cables differently. I would be leery though. As others have had other experiences.
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One little search and about a half a minute and you would find the threads with countless pictures of them
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From: Benson AZ
OK thanks I see I have what they call a 72 cool, thanks for all the information from everyone.
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A 48
Wait.........no........that aint it.....................A 48
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Wait.........no........that aint it.....................A 48
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forgive me if im wrong or miss-read, but from the pic you posted, yours isn't a "72", pretty sure yours is a "custom" model.
^^^yeah that's what i'm thinking. with this new fangled thing called the internet, people still buy **** and have no idea what they're buying? really? does anyone research anything anymore without asking someone else to do it for you? iy vay...