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flander striaght no bend drag bars with stock risers
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41.67%
flanders striaght no bend drag bars with 4" risers
10
41.67%
9" rise 5" pullback striaght t bars from puaghco.
4
16.67%
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Old 02-09-2009 | 01:46 AM
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so i am sick of the mini apes and am going to be swapping out for some drag bars. i am torn between flanders striaght no pullback drags with the stock risers, or those bars on 4" risers, or to be different a set of 9" rise 5" pull back t bars from paughco. any opinons would be greatly appreciated seeing as i cant make up my mind haha.
 
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Old 02-09-2009 | 02:52 AM
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I personally like the mini apes on the Nightsters...but then again, so does everyone else to the point that's about all I see. So what is it you don't like about them? Do you like 'em a little lower, or just want to add a different look to the bike?

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Old 02-09-2009 | 03:29 AM
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mainly just wanna head in a different direction with the bike. i dont dislike anything about them just wanna change it up.
 
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Old 02-09-2009 | 08:25 AM
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hopefully your back doesn't mind the change.
 
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Old 02-09-2009 | 04:07 PM
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nah ive checked the positioning itll be fine im tall so i can reach easily. i just cant decide on look i think its going to be the 4" risers with drags.
 
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Old 02-09-2009 | 05:33 PM
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4" Risers with the drags. It flows with the bike and will not be so harsh on your back. This is what I am runinng, except I have a 4.5" pullback on my drags.

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Old 02-09-2009 | 05:38 PM
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I liked the stock Nightster bars I had on the Sporty. Very comfortable
 
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Old 02-09-2009 | 06:27 PM
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I have stock sporty drag bars, they're about 4.5" pullback and are on the stock risers. It just depends which position is most comfortable for you. Good luck post some pics when you're done!
 
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Old 02-09-2009 | 06:47 PM
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Could someone post a few pics of the different bars? I would like to change my bars and have been thinking of apes or mini apes. I got a crash guard with some nice riding pegs but feel it would be more comfortable on the back if bars that were 6 to 8 inches higher and 4 or 5 back. I'd like to see the differences in the bars you are asking about.
 
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Old 02-09-2009 | 09:16 PM
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seems like the 4" risers n drags win. now to start shopping for some 4" black risers. thanks for the input guys.
 



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