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Old 07-08-2012 | 06:58 PM
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Default West Coast T-Bars in a Night Train, anybody have them??

Thinking of ordering a pair, only can find pics of Dynas that have them. Pics would be appreciated if anyone has them.

I was thinking of going with the 10". Anything taller than that looks kind of goofy in my opinion. Just want to maybe get the drags about shoulder height to be a little more comfortable.
 

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Old 07-08-2012 | 11:32 PM
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Nobody, really??
 
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Old 07-09-2012 | 05:03 AM
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Yep nobody by the looks of it, cos they look dumb you'll get accused of trying to look like a1% from S of A, if you want your arms higher do your self a favour and get some apes.
 
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Old 07-09-2012 | 07:09 AM
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Yep nobody by the looks of it, cos they look dumb you'll get accused of trying to look like a1% from S of A, if you want your arms higher do your self a favour and get some apes.
I've been considering apes as well. Just really like the drag bars. I have 6 inch stock risers now, didn't think getting a 10 inch t-bar would turn me into an "soa" wannabe. As I stated before, I think anything above 10 inches looks foolish for drags. Everybody and their mother has apes, just want to try something a little different.
 

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Old 07-09-2012 | 08:20 AM
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What you say is true, a lot of people do have apes but there are plenty of different designs and heights, it's up to you but there has to be a reason why few people fit 10" t bars, personally I've never seen a bike in the flesh so to speak with them on.
 
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Old 07-09-2012 | 11:25 AM
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I added 8" pullback risers to the stock drag bar and they really transformed the comfort of my bike. You can see them in my sig pic.
 
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Old 07-09-2012 | 04:32 PM
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I went with 10" mini apes on mine. Just another option.



 
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Old 07-09-2012 | 04:45 PM
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I went with 10" mini apes on mine. Just another option.



Looks really good, I like that setup. How drastic was the change on the way it handles compared to the drags? Also, where are your hand controls?
 

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Old 07-09-2012 | 04:50 PM
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I used the GripAce setup in the left grip, and foot clutch / jockey shift. Ran the front brake line internal, and internal throttle to keep it all nice n clean. Only the brake lever remains, didn't have much option with that because of the foot clutch.
 
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Old 07-09-2012 | 04:55 PM
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The change in handling is a tough question to answer accurately. At the same time I did the bars, I also lowered 2" front and rear, foot/jockey setup, fat front tire, and 0 degree trees (stock train has 2 degrees in the trees). So all that combined, handling was certainly different from stock. I do like the feel of the bars though. With them rolled forward like they are, I maintained the same basic forward lean riding position as stock drags, just now my hands are shoulder height.
 



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