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Old 07-09-2006, 02:13 PM
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I think i have my mind made up to try drag bars. I would appreciate if I could get some pics and lengths& make, etc.. of bars you are using. How are they on long trips? I have a 2005 1200 custom&I am about 6'0 (if that matters). Should I get straight or bars w/ pullback?[sm=feedback.gif]
 
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I think i have my mind made up to try drag bars.
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Those are the HD bars made for 03 and prior Sporty's. You'll need to relocate your turn signals if you have a 4.5 gallon tank or they'll be hitting it.
 
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Narrow drag bars 25 inches wide and 30 degree pullback on 97 Sporty

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I think you might wanna consider how your reach is now before going with drag bars. Even with the pull back I have to reach to grip the bars and on long rides it hurts my back.
 
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Thanks to those who have offered advice....but I would stilllike to see more pictues, or feedback. C'mon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![sm=helpout.gif]
 
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I always wanted a bike with the straight "broomstick" bars. So I finally put them on my 1200 and after about a 20 minute ride, immediately took them back off. They are VERY uncomfortable unless you have VERY long arms. I now have bars that are bent about 3" and recently installed the curved risers from a deuce. Just right. If you want the broomstick, I'll send it to you, but you won't like it.
 
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I always wanted a bike with the straight "broomstick" bars. So I finally put them on my 1200 and after about a 20 minute ride, immediately took them back off. They are VERY uncomfortable unless you have VERY long arms. I now have bars that are bent about 3" and recently installed the curved risers from a deuce. Just right. If you want the broomstick, I'll send it to you, but you won't like it.
what year is your bike?? I thought of changing the risers on mine, but I am worried about the cost to re-wire the speedo b/c of the way the wires are in my riser now.....[:@]
 


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