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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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Question has anyone changed handlebars?

I am wondering has anyone changed handlebars on their Electric glide? I have a 2008 EGC and would like a higher bar and one that is a little closer to me when riding. If anyone has put on a bar like this what did you use, and how hard was the install. When riding for long times I am getting a pain in my neck and I think it is from reaching down for the bars. Any info would be appreciated.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Just did the Wild One 575 on my 09 ultra... Exactly what you are looking for It was a great mod, would do it again
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by timvan
Just did the Wild One 575 on my 09 ultra... Exactly what you are looking for It was a great mod, would do it again
Where do you gwt them and how much?
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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http://www.wild1inc.com/

#575
can also get them from Dennis Kirk, J&P or other mail order outlets.
Well worth the time and effort to put on

There are cheaper routes tthat can be taken, I doubt the finished product will be as nice
 

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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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I had 575's on my Ultra and I highly recommend them.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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diddo on the 575's. I had the same neck & back problems but no more. very comfortable position. you will need to get a 1 piece top mount also and can probably get that same place you get the Bars. Got mine from American Motor Classics but don't think I would use them again. Too many folks from this forum had too many problems with them.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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+1 on the 575's. Have them on my Street Glide.

Call Wild 1 direct (number on website) I bought a set of blems from them at a significant savings. Had them powder coated but even before that I couldn't find the blemish.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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I recently installed a set of Khrome Werks +2 Sweeper bars on my 2008 SG. Here's a link to the thread I posted after the install, with photos.
 
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Originally Posted by timvan
Just did the Wild One 575 on my 09 ultra... Exactly what you are looking for It was a great mod, would do it again
Did you have to change any cables?
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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Here they are on a SG..looks nice

http://www.wild1inc.com/575.html
 
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