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Mar 26, 2013 | 03:16 PM

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bigskyhd

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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)

Welcome aboard. Hope you enjoy the new ride. Touring scoots really offer a completely different experience. Enjoy.

Mar 26, 2013 | 03:37 PM

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rhodry04

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Originally Posted by 99 souls

There's a really good joke to be had here, but those are taller handlebars.

Yeah I wasn't sure how to word it without sounding bad. Bars are actually the first thing thing on my list. I am not comfortable with the stock bars. The dealer said they had a nice set for like $80 but its like 4 hours labor to change them. I was thinking I could do it myself.
Thanks again for advice guys and the warm welcome

Ride safe

Mar 26, 2013 | 04:51 PM

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CSMHOG

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The tuner mentioned "Doc" is just north of Orlando in Minneola. He trains Harley Techs how to tune their own stuff. "God Father" is almost an understatement.

http://www.docsperformancetuning.com/

Mar 26, 2013 | 07:02 PM

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rhodry04

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Originally Posted by 99 souls

There's a really good joke to be had here, but those are taller handlebars.

So do the chubby's change the angle of your hands? I was hoping for something more like my Softail's or an ultra classic. Also would I need to change the wires and cables or are the stock ones long enough?

Mar 26, 2013 | 08:26 PM

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99 souls

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Originally Posted by rhodry04

I don't know about the Chubby's. I spent $1300 installing 12" Paul Yaffee Original OEM Monkey Bars and wish that I had gone with 14" or 16". I'm 5'-9" and am still hunched over. With this bar, you can go 10" without new cables, I had to buy a +4" clutch cable to do the 12" bars. Any taller, you have to buy more extentions. 10" wouldn't be worth it unless you are just going for looks. I think that you can find handlebar/cable combos on ebay when you go taller. I wish you luck getting it right the first time.

edit. i think you can go 12" without a +4" clutch cable if you want to reroute your cable awkward.

If I were doing it again, I would sit on the bike, put your hands where you want them and have somebody measure from the clamp to your hands and trust that measurement. Don't trust me though, I'm a newb here.

Last edited by 99 souls; Mar 26, 2013 at 08:41 PM.

Mar 26, 2013 | 08:30 PM

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heritageblue2013

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From: Running with the gators

Night Rider has Xied's for just over 100 bucks. They work well. I used them in my 08 Sporty and going to install them in my 13 Heritage.

Mar 26, 2013 | 08:32 PM

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jwk784

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Mar 26, 2013 | 09:11 PM

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99 souls

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Mar 27, 2013 | 01:41 AM

#29

Smokengun

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I went from an 01 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 with drag bars, to my 07 cop king with 16 inch apes. The change was a HUGE difference to say the least. Welcome to the tour family. I have recently finished the set up you talk about. V&H big shot true duals, stage 1 air kit with K&N. I don't plan on doing anymore engine mods so I just went with the Xieds as well. I've been told in here if what I've done is all I'm doing then the Xieds would do just fine. No need for a tuner. But before anyone posts about the pros of a tuner lemme say they weren't out of the question for me. And may just get a little better tuning out of my ride too. But for the money and little engine mods I did the Xieds were just fine. If I do decide to beef it up some more, I may just have to get a tuner though.