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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Default Zip ties on handle bars, what else to use
Looking for suggestions on getting rid of the zip ties that hold the wires onto the handle bar.

Thank you for your help
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Time to slip them wires inside the bars.

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Originally Posted by modes
Time to slip them wires inside the bars.

Adam
Yup, what he said. Makes for a nice clean look and not a huge investment. Be sure to get bars you really like and most importantly fit YOU. One of the best comfort AND appearance investments you can do for your bike IMO.
 
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You can buy chrome plastic zip ties, they are not expensive and reall look better than the black ones
 
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i don't see too many options..zip them or run them inside.
 
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You can buy chrome plastic zip ties, they are not expensive and reall look better than the black ones
Drag Specialties sell them
 
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You will need to run through the pages to find the type and size you need.
I use these easy on easy off if need be. they do look good.
There are other suppliers. I found these quick

http://american.partsandmotorcycles....-cable-clamps/
 
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bite the bullet and spend a quality sunday afternoon rinning them wires inside. It'll take all of 4 hrs.
 
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Since when did HD start ziptying wires to the bars?.....They always attach using the little black push in hoops on the bottom of the bars.

Are you speaking of accessory wiring like GPS, MP3 or whatever?
 
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Mine doesn't have zip ties, I have the hoops. They suit me fine. I'm not fixing something that isn't broke.
 
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