Handlebar choices
May 18, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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From: CLUTE,TX
Handlebar choices
mother days weekend made a suprise ride to see mom 390 miles south (South Padre) great ride (and a great suprise to mom)but wanted to lean back a little...09SG don't want anything agressive or extream. would still like to keep the factory clutch cable and brake line. any sugestions...i'm sure you guys have a few..lol
May 18, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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From: Mn.on a lake,well nxt to a lake.
tuff call with stock clutch cable but you might get a little by rerouting it...
May 18, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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yea i thought that might be an issue... but if a gotta change it so be it
May 18, 2010 | 10:59 PM
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what are the stock measurments on the factory bar? height? width? pull back?
May 18, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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not sure on a SG I have a EGC...
May 18, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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go to drag or SE or HD online parts,they should have a stock bar listing.....
May 18, 2010 | 11:50 PM
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May 19, 2010 | 06:52 AM
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Wild 1's 575. You'll need to change the clutch and brake cables, but they make a world of difference on long rides.
May 19, 2010 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by
'05Train
Wild 1's 575. You'll need to change the clutch and brake cables, but they make a world of difference on long rides.
Agree to that, a little width and pull back makes it handle much better. You will be amazed how cheap the stock bars are,like bicycle bars
May 19, 2010 | 07:26 AM
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qikluv
what are the stock measurments on the factory bar? Height? Width? Pull back?
height = 7.5"
Width = 31"
pullback = 12.5"
center = 11.5"
clamp area = 2.5" x 4.5"