nightster with drag bars?

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08-23-2008, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by venable

I put 27.5" drags on mine with 4" pull back. They fit and ride great. Went with 4" straight risers and relocated my speedo and dummy lights with a custom XL bracket. The new bracket bolted on top of the headlight visor's existing bolts. I like the new look and cleaned up the handlebars.

Do you have any pics of this setup?

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08-23-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by papadop88

Does anyone know if I get 32" drag bars with holes pre-drilled for internal wiring and cut them about an 1" on both sides to get about 30", would that work? Has anyone done this? I don't quite want 27" (might seem to short to me) and not 32" (might seem too long). I think 30" would be perfect....or are there black 30" drags available out there with a 4" pullback?

Good question..anybody know the answer to this?

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08-23-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mahoney

hey fish,

i just got the same bars today from hd, one question about installation though, how do you get the left grip off? isn't it glued on? I'm pretty sure removing the rest of the items is fairly straightforward

I squirted WD-40 and used compressed air under the grip to get it off.

Greg

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08-23-2008, 12:26 PM

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08-23-2008, 12:47 PM

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I pot the HD bars on my 08 883 and had no problem with the turnsignals hitting the tank. I also used the oem cables. They tried to sell me new cables.

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08-27-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ssrgeoff

Good question..anybody know the answer to this?

if you cut an inch off each side of the bars, the dimples won't be in the right place and it depends on where the bends are, if the controls will go back on correctly. if the bends won't be in the way, use a dremel to cut out where you need the wires to pass through, thats what i did. mine are about 29 in. with 4 in. straight risers. i have no idea what the pull back on the bars are though. i had to use the risers on mine or the blinkers hit the tank, but with the 32's that i had, i didn't need risers. hope this helps. sorry but i screwed up and didn't see the part about internal wiring when i first read it, i'll pay more attention from now on. sorry.

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08-27-2008, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pancho

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Poncho, how did you mount your speedo with those risers? In your pics it's blocked by your fork bag.

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08-27-2008, 09:50 AM

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guys - just a tip. ...

I wanted drag bars for my nightster but couldnt afford them so instead i loosened off the 4 allen bolts on the stock speedo/clamp and lowered the standard bars towards me until they were at drag bar height. I adjusted the throttle and clutch to suit and tightened the clamp back up. The bike looks far meaner with the bars like this and it cost me nothing to do. The bike still has full lock clearance and no wires needed moved. Only downside is my right hand side indicator is kinda loose but thats it.

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