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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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Hi,

New guy here...
I just picked up a used 2012 48 with 350 miles yesterday. Crazy stoked!

I live in Eagle Idaho and this is my first Harley.

Mods I'm planning:

HD drag bars or some very low rise wide bars. I'm thinking somwhere around 28" - 32" wide. Possibly the Flanders Low Cafe: http://sideroadcycles.com/AmericanMo.../Low_Cafe.html

Mid controls

Slips for now.


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If you like that low down bar look, look into bolt on handle bars, here's some from RSD. Makes a real nice drag look.

http://www.rolandsands.com/products/...-Black-Anodize
 
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Pretty cool... Thanks for sharing the link...


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If you like that low down bar look, look into bolt on handle bars, here's some from RSD. Makes a real nice drag look.

http://www.rolandsands.com/products/...-Black-Anodize
 
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No problem man. Sportys are great fun to mod. Used to have one with drag bars on it and a bunch of other stuff. Make for good toys lol.
 
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