Deuce drag bars, help.
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I have a 2004 Deuce with what I think are the stock handlebars.. I bought it used, obviously. I absolutely hate the handlebars (picture attached.) and I want drag bars, as they are more my style and in my opinion will fit the look of the bike a lil better. Also, the bars on there have enough rise and sweep to make me uncomfortable on the bike: I'm 6'2" and with long arms, i find myself trying to sit/lean back in the solo seat to get comfortable, at which point my back starts hurting, yadda yadda. I like a more aggressive stance on the bike, leaning more forward, rather than the lounge chair feel I have right now. So, any tips for a first time Harley owner in choosing new bars/drag bars? I've looked around on here and was unable to sift through and find something that addresses this specifically with the deuce and drag bars. The wiring on the bars I have is external, fwiw.
To summarize, I'm looking for suggestions on brands of bars and any input on the bend on the drag bar (sweep) that will fit my needs considering my height and reach. Also, what considerations for installation? Will I need to shorten brake lines, wires and cables? Thanks in advance.
To summarize, I'm looking for suggestions on brands of bars and any input on the bend on the drag bar (sweep) that will fit my needs considering my height and reach. Also, what considerations for installation? Will I need to shorten brake lines, wires and cables? Thanks in advance.
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I have a 2004 Deuce with what I think are the stock handlebars.. I bought it used, obviously. I absolutely hate the handlebars (picture attached.) and I want drag bars, as they are more my style and in my opinion will fit the look of the bike a lil better. Also, the bars on there have enough rise and sweep to make me uncomfortable on the bike: I'm 6'2" and with long arms, i find myself trying to sit/lean back in the solo seat to get comfortable, at which point my back starts hurting, yadda yadda. I like a more aggressive stance on the bike, leaning more forward, rather than the lounge chair feel I have right now. So, any tips for a first time Harley owner in choosing new bars/drag bars? I've looked around on here and was unable to sift through and find something that addresses this specifically with the deuce and drag bars. The wiring on the bars I have is external, fwiw.
To summarize, I'm looking for suggestions on brands of bars and any input on the bend on the drag bar (sweep) that will fit my needs considering my height and reach. Also, what considerations for installation? Will I need to shorten brake lines, wires and cables? Thanks in advance.
To summarize, I'm looking for suggestions on brands of bars and any input on the bend on the drag bar (sweep) that will fit my needs considering my height and reach. Also, what considerations for installation? Will I need to shorten brake lines, wires and cables? Thanks in advance.
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Here are the pics. I did go with a shorter brake line to clean things up. The stock throttle cables and clutch cable worked fine. Now the clutch cable is off the bars so it's not in the pics.
![](http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w25/RossiSS/newphonepics2241-1.jpg)
![](http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w25/RossiSS/newphonepics2247.jpg)
![](http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w25/RossiSS/newphonepics2225.jpg)
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I switched the brake line in this pic to a shorter one. Because I screwed up on my measurement.
![](http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w25/RossiSS/newphonepics2232.jpg)
This is my old bike, so now you see why I'm more comfortable with this set-up.
![](http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w25/RossiSS/newphonepics2241-1.jpg)
![](http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w25/RossiSS/newphonepics2247.jpg)
![](http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w25/RossiSS/newphonepics2225.jpg)
![](http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w25/RossiSS/newphonepics2228.jpg)
I switched the brake line in this pic to a shorter one. Because I screwed up on my measurement.
![](http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w25/RossiSS/newphonepics2232.jpg)
This is my old bike, so now you see why I'm more comfortable with this set-up.
![](http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w25/RossiSS/DSCN2334.jpg)
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Rossi- thats a huge help brother. Thx for the pics. What is your height if I may ask? I think that setup is exactly what I want. I like the narrow width, slight sweep. Only thing I hate to lose would be the curved risers since they match the lines of the bike so well.
![](http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w25/RossiSS/PhonePics-2042-2.jpg)
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I agree about the cheap risers. I bought the risers and top clamp for around $50. That way if I didn't like them it wasn't much of a loss. After I knew that's how it was gonna stay I bought a nicer top clamp. Don't forget if you change risers on a deuce you need the spacers to fill in the larger hole on the triple tree.