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Nov 25, 2010 | 02:04 PM

mashbolt

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Help with Handle Bars

Help with Handle Bars please.

The Bike is a 2005 Ultra Classic and I'm looking for some new bars which would be a the same height as stock but moved towards me by 1 inch or say 1.5 inches.

Yes, I know Harley do a set of reach bars for the bike but what are the alternatives and has any one got any pics of the alternatives fitted to a Ultra?

Any info gratefully recivied.

Markie.

Nov 25, 2010 | 03:21 PM

lionsm13

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From: Western South Dakota

Wild 1 Handlebar Chubby FLHT/C Bagger
2.5 inches more pullback and 2 inches higher than stock
Axiom Item ID: 05-131-0031
Mfg Name: Wild 1 Chubbys
Mfg Item ID: WO575
Drag Specialties Part#: 0601-0788

◊ Part: Handlebar - Bagger
◊ Type: Chubby
◊ Model: FLHT/C/X
◊ Size: Rise 10", Width 34.5", Pullback 13", Center 14"
◊ Color/Finish: Chrome
◊ Unit of Measure: Each

Wild 1 Handlebars are 25% thicker than stock
Designed with fluid bends at precise angles for maximum comfort and control
All Wild 1 handlebars are Pre-drilled for internal wiring
Dimpled and diamond knurled with a show-chrome finish
Work with hydraulic clutch, stock and most custom controls, stock risers and top clamps
Wild 1 Handlebars are Made in the U.S.A.

NOTE: Not for use with stock risers and handlebar/gauge mount on 883C/1200C models
Email Friend List Price: $212.95
Our Price: $180.95
You Save: $32.00 (15%)

http://www.axiomcycles.com/pages/ite...temsection=384

Nov 25, 2010 | 06:05 PM

Lass7711

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From: Tennessee

I just installed a set of WO575s. Since I had never changed bars on a bike with a fairing or installed the wiring internally, it was a learning experience. Two things I found after installing the bars are:

1) The new Avon grips I bought hang off the end of the bar on the left side. Because the Wild One bars step up to from 1" to 1 1/4", I can't push the clutch lever housing/controls/grip any further onto the bars. I think I can insert a 1" dowel into the end of the bars to support the soft grip and fix this problem. The throttle side has a tiny bit of back-and-forth slop on the bar, but the throttle works fine. I believe these grips are a little longer than the stock grips.

2) I think I might like them a little better if they were slightly less wide. You have a couple of extra inches on each side. The Harley pull back bars have a width similar to the stock bars, but I've read that for some people the wrist angle is bad with these bars. I've never had them so I can't say.

All in all, I like the Wild One bars very well. It took a while to get used to them after riding for 1 1/2 years with the stock bars, but the more I ride with them, the more I like them.

Nov 25, 2010 | 06:58 PM

Mr Cujo

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From: Covington, Ga.

+2 Sweepers - Perfect solution and cheap -

Read more here ---- https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ld1-wo575.html

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Nov 25, 2010 | 07:30 PM

eurojeff

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From: Md-DC

Big Debo

Ditto on the 2" sweepers,i went with Krome Werkes,just enough pull back.Also took t some shoulder pain from longer rides. everybodys a little different ,you should try and check out some other bikes , mutiple choices,god luck its just another process