T-Bar: Pics, Specs and Opinions post em here
#11
09-17-2009, 05:39 PM
Road Captain
#12
09-17-2009, 06:07 PM
I would like to replace the stock handlebars and risers on my 09 FXDL. I currently run a night rod fairing and find that the stock handlebars hang way out and disrupt the flow of the bike (even if I didn't run the fairing I would replace them). I ran drag bars with 6" straight risers on my old lowrider and really liked the look.
I am leaning towards running the 1 piece T-Bars and I am hoping that the experience and opinions of the forum will help.
Replacing the handlebars will require that I relocate my indicator lights which are integrated into the riser, so I am hoping to get this right the first time : )
I would greatly appreciate if you could post your pics with the make, model and specs of the bars.
Thanks in advance.
Mat
I am leaning towards running the 1 piece T-Bars and I am hoping that the experience and opinions of the forum will help.
Replacing the handlebars will require that I relocate my indicator lights which are integrated into the riser, so I am hoping to get this right the first time : )
I would greatly appreciate if you could post your pics with the make, model and specs of the bars.
Thanks in advance.
Mat
go with 8 inch
#13
09-17-2009, 07:29 PM
I went with the T-Bars also. I thought the stock bars were just as comfortable but the T-Bars really change the look of the bike. For the better, IMO. The Street Slammers are a little steep in price so I went with the Buffalo T- Bars with 6" rise in found on E-bay. $59 plus shipping, so I figured what the hell, I give them a shot. They look great. The chrome looks as nice as any chrome on the bike and they are a little lower than the Street Slammers by about an inch so if you don't either move the signals, which I did, or modify the mount so they will hit the gas cap. But I like them lower.
#15
09-17-2009, 09:11 PM
Road Warrior
What kind of T bars are you looking for man? The typical pullback, 1 1/2" fat bars or the tall, straight-riser T bars? (God I hate that I have to say this, the Sons of Anarchy type or not?) I much prefer the one piece tall T's, personally. I've never liked the pull back type. I'm pretty sure there are some T bar examples in my funky handlebar thread. Maybe check it out.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...re-thread.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...re-thread.html
#16
09-17-2009, 09:26 PM
#17
09-22-2009, 11:10 AM
What kind of T bars are you looking for man? The typical pullback, 1 1/2" fat bars or the tall, straight-riser T bars? (God I hate that I have to say this, the Sons of Anarchy type or not?) I much prefer the one piece tall T's, personally. I've never liked the pull back type. I'm pretty sure there are some T bar examples in my funky handlebar thread. Maybe check it out.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...re-thread.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...re-thread.html
I am leaning towards the West Coast T-Bars. I am drawn to the clean straight lines.
My only problem is that most of the bars are too wide, I like mine a bit more tight.
Can anyone explain the pros\cons of the different bar width diameters (1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2")? Is it for looks, internal wiring?
I will probably run stock hand controls and would like to run the wires internally also.
Which diameter bars can I cut the ends off to make narrower.
Thanks again.
#18
09-22-2009, 12:20 PM
Thank you all for your replies - sorry it has taken so long to get back to this thread.
I am leaning towards the West Coast T-Bars. I am drawn to the clean straight lines.
My only problem is that most of the bars are too wide, I like mine a bit more tight.
Can anyone explain the pros\cons of the different bar width diameters (1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2")? Is it for looks, internal wiring?
I will probably run stock hand controls and would like to run the wires internally also.
Which diameter bars can I cut the ends off to make narrower.
Thanks again.
I am leaning towards the West Coast T-Bars. I am drawn to the clean straight lines.
My only problem is that most of the bars are too wide, I like mine a bit more tight.
Can anyone explain the pros\cons of the different bar width diameters (1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2")? Is it for looks, internal wiring?
I will probably run stock hand controls and would like to run the wires internally also.
Which diameter bars can I cut the ends off to make narrower.
Thanks again.
#19
09-22-2009, 12:26 PM
Road Captain
