1.50" Bars...need some help =)
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1.50" Bars...need some help =)
Buddy of mine has an 08 Road King and I want to put on some new bars...the bars are 1.5" thick.....
I want to put on the RAD III (arlen ness) controls
I'm wondering if I would have problems with the 1.5" bars accepting controls.(if they will fit ok)
Anyone have 1.5" bars that could throw a little info my way would be most appreciated!
thanks in advance family =)
Mic
I want to put on the RAD III (arlen ness) controls
I'm wondering if I would have problems with the 1.5" bars accepting controls.(if they will fit ok)
Anyone have 1.5" bars that could throw a little info my way would be most appreciated!
thanks in advance family =)
Mic
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My 1.5 Carlin's are stepped down for standard controls.
I would believe that almost all bars would have a step down to standard size. It wouldn't make sense for a bar manufacturer to sell something that would require all new controls and switch plates. It would turn a couple hundred dollar job into an expensive and time consuming proposition.
I would believe that almost all bars would have a step down to standard size. It wouldn't make sense for a bar manufacturer to sell something that would require all new controls and switch plates. It would turn a couple hundred dollar job into an expensive and time consuming proposition.
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I've changed bars on 4 different Road Kings and everyone has a 1" grip/control area at the end. You shouldn't have any problem, but you might want to make sure you got the flat indention for your front master cylinder when you mock them up. If your going longer than stock length you're also looking at new clutch/throttle and internal wiring. Not hard, just time consuming, plan on another 6 pack in the garage when you start the project.
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