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Old 05-13-2010, 08:51 PM
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Default Drag Bars Installed!

Spent the afternoon installing my new 32" drag bars. Bought them for $30 off the JP Cycles website.

I also installed the chrome master cylinder and clutch bracket kit, chrome levers, chrome housings, Billet hand grips, and the Billet shifter peg (already had billet pegs).

I love how it came out. The wide feel is great, and the look is so much more aggressive than the stock bars.



 
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Old 05-13-2010, 09:29 PM
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Wow those are wide! Looks good!
 
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Def wide, hope you like them man!
 
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Old 05-13-2010, 10:38 PM
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I absolutely love them. They're perfect for long arms. I'd almost call them beach bars, but according to my parts book, it's about the same size as the Fat Drag Handlebar (#55977-09). A plus, they're $140 cheaper than HD's equivalent!
 
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Looks good! How much did it change the hand height and posture while riding? Thinking of ordering some for mine.
 
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How's it feel when riding? Are you hunched over like a sportbike?
 
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Im gonna be getting the same model as your custom. Even the color is the same w/ same filter & pipe. Also planning on replacing tmy handle bars. Is it still confortable to maneuver? Are there narrower bars? Im just 5" 6". Also eyeing the mini ape bars, it just looks really cool when you see them coming. BTW, where did you buy all your chrome parts?
 

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I like the look. Any chance of getting a pic with someone on the bike for reference?
 
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Sounds like a good deal on the bars, you think we can get a pic of someone on the bike to see what they look like posture wise?
 
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Looks good, but they are wide. Mine are like 28" with the grips on them and have a 15 degree bend. I know they will fit through a normal house door LOL! I installed my pipes in my house over the winter since the garage was too cold.
 


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