Loosen the top clamp to rotate the bars to find your comfort zone, then loosen the switch housings to adjust the lever angles.

 

I do not know what the buckhorns look like but I just put 10 inch "Z" bars on my nighster. never and to change anything. It is easy and I did it under an hour. Just be careful with the brake light switch and do not break it. Other than that I would say it is a 4 or 5 on the chart. a simple unbold and bolt change. Make sure when you unbold the old bars that they do not drop on the tank.

 

The 883/1200C has the high pullback riser (6" I think). If it had the standard (lower) riser installing bars with a 9" or 10" rise wouldn't be as much of a problem.

 

If you're just cruising down the highway or out on the open road buckhorns can be comfortable. I don't care for the reduced control they offer like tight places, slow speeds or while running a good set of twisties in some canyon. I love the dirt style bars on my Roadster.

 

I have to agree with 7/11 The Crapshooter. The 883/1200L bars that I put on my 1200C are very similar to buckhorns. I plan to change them out for Dyna Low bars which are more like flattracker bars (31" wide, 5" rise and 9" pullback). The Dyna Low bars are more comfortable to me - they don't turn your wrists inward as much as buckhorns.

 

I got the bars in today. I took a look at them and it looks like the stock cables throttle, idle, clutch might work. The brake line may be the only issue. You guys that told me the buckhorns will reduce control have got me a little nervous about whether I will like them or not.

 

Its nothing that you will not get used to. They will just feel different at first. Did you get the buckhorns with the 9" rise and 9' pullback?

 

thanks....yes....9" rise and 9" pullback.

 

Go ahead put them on and try them. You're not going to go spinning out of control. I've just found in "MY" case, I had better control with other bars. You could find that they are perfect for you. If not you can always go back or move on to something else.

Good Luck and Ride Safe,
Joe

 

Thanks for all your help Joe. Your knowledge and experience is appreciated.

Travis