handle bars
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Road Warrior
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From: Felton Calif
handle bars
I have a 08 ultra I would like to change the handle bars to get a little more pull back so my arms wont have to be stretched out so far but don't want to change the brake lined or clutch cable or any wires does anyone know what Harley bars will work for this
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
first step is to try repositioning your bars
cost zero
time 30 minutes
skill level 2 ( breathing and caffeinated)
cover tank with towel
remove ignition ( see youtube- make the alignment tool)
remove the nut, spring, spacers and plastic panel
remove 2 screws in side of lower dash and work it up out of the way.
watch for your 2 rubber seals falling off.
loosen 2 bolts, rotate bars...snug them down- make SURE you have at least 7/16" clearance with bars at full lock, both sides
a tool for the allens ( works on tranny end cover too):
Mike
cost zero
time 30 minutes
skill level 2 ( breathing and caffeinated)
cover tank with towel
remove ignition ( see youtube- make the alignment tool)
remove the nut, spring, spacers and plastic panel
remove 2 screws in side of lower dash and work it up out of the way.
watch for your 2 rubber seals falling off.
loosen 2 bolts, rotate bars...snug them down- make SURE you have at least 7/16" clearance with bars at full lock, both sides
a tool for the allens ( works on tranny end cover too):
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Oct 5, 2015 at 01:24 PM.
Road Master
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From: Texas....6ft from the sun
That was going to be my question. Sorry not trying to hijack your thread, just coming along for the ride. So 10" apes will work without changing any cables? Wiring still may need extending though?
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From: Las Vegas, NV
56176-08 is the correct part number.
Since I had stock bars on for so long (about 20k) it took me a solid 500 miles to get the bike to feel normal to me again. I now have about 66,500 on it and they are perfect - very relaxed feel. Additionally the web site says they are polished steel but they are in fact chrome which is nice
Last edited by vistavette; Oct 6, 2015 at 03:27 PM.
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I've always been of the opinion that it's better to change the cables and be 100% comfortable on my bike instead of working within the boundaries of the stock cable lengths and having less comfort.
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