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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 01:01 AM
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from what i remember reading, wide glide bars will fit on a roadglide with no cable/wire modifications???? anyone? Pics? other bars? i need to have a shorter reach, and not twist my left wrist as much.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 01:06 AM
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I have them on my RG, sorry no pics yet. I like them alot better. They almost look like mini apes.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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thanks for the feedback. anyone have a comparison pic?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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Just put mine on this week, I think I'm gonna like 'em. Here's a pic I took today. Easy modification.

 
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 11:59 PM
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Here's another view
WideGlide Bars
Road Glide bars (not a good angle)
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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looks good! thanks for the pics.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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If you like WG bars, take a look at wild1's 513's
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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thanks... i will check them out.
 
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