Heys guys,
I am going to switch from the stock bars on my 04 C..question is..will any bars that are 1" fit? Looking at pulled backs or buckhorns. Is there a site that shows everything involved in changing out bars?
thanks guys

 

There have beem millions of threads concerning handlebars (especially for the 883/1200C).&nbsp\\; Do a search and see if you find what you need.

 

sorry man..search gave me nothing on "how to change Sportster handlebars"..so I am back to square one.

 

well, I searched for "1200C change bars" and got quite a bit.

You could also check xlforum.net as they tend to have a lot of pic-loaded how-to threads as well.

 

&nbsp\\;There all the same just make sure you don't get a set for a springer and make certian they are knurled.

 

Check spacing on the knurled part of the bars. Knurls must overlap at least 2/3&nbsp\\;at the tree or they won't stay tight.

 

Make sure you have enough brake line, throttle, clutch, etc. Or you'll have to buy longer ones.

 

Just did my bars and you'll need a longer brake line or have to bend it. The best thing you can do&nbsp\\; is get a service manual. The throttle cables will prolly have to go outside the tree.

 

Dimpled/knurled 1" or stepped 1" to 1.25" will work.&nbsp\\; Internal wiring is preferable, if you're swapping you might as well.&nbsp\\; It looks 10 times better.&nbsp\\; You also might need to look into throttle/idle cables, a clutch cable, and a brake line depending on how much you're changing distance/height, etc.

 

You can find your parts here
http://www.vtwinmfg.com/Catalog1/VTwinCatalogIndex1.htm
http://www.dragspecialties.com/fatbook
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and then type in the part number and buy here at a discount
http://www.discountcycleparts.com/
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Definatly run the wires inside of the bars. They are pretty easy to drill for the wires.
I also relocated the signal lights to the fork. I put 15" apes on my 1200C and needed to extend the wires 15".
Pick up the shop manual for your bike on Ebay. It really helps when doing this job.