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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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I am having Badx modify my seat soon and he will be moving me down, but not back. I like to sit back enough as it is. I would like the handlebars to come a little closer to me. Any suggestions on bars that I should go with? Any tips on changing them? I have the manual, but is this a straightforward easy job? Will I need all new cables? Thanks.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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I put the Wild1 Chubby BaggerBars on mine and am very happy. They go a bit higher and couple inches closer, depending on how you adjust them - a bit wider than stock too. You need new cables, and it's a big job - but very doable. The thicker bars with internal wires really look sharp!
 
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ORIGINAL: dawg

I am having Badx modify my seat soon and he will be moving me down, but not back. I like to sit back enough as it is. I would like the handlebars to come a little closer to me. Any suggestions on bars that I should go with? Any tips on changing them? I have the manual, but is this a straightforward easy job? Will I need all new cables? Thanks.
Here's a link to a rather lengthy thread that I wrote about installing the WO575's on my street glide. Hopefully it might answer some of the questions that you might have.

https://www.hdforums.com/m_321033/tm.htm

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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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Hey thanks for the link and the link within your original post. Give's me something to follow...scared the hell out me, but still gives me something to follow
 
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Hey Dawg,

Didn't mean to scare or discourage you. Like the above poster said, the job is very doable. Just take your time and it should come out just fine. Remember, I'm an ok wrench, but not the best. Experienced mechanics could do the job in much less time than I did and with fewer problems. Good luck - the results are well worth it!

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