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Old 02-06-2013 | 09:54 AM
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I'm looking for a comfortable pair of drag bars for my bike. I'm only 5'7", so I don't have really long arms. The stock handlebars are just fine, length-wise. Can anyone suggest a good drag bar that is around that length?
 
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Old 02-06-2013 | 01:23 PM
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I went through several bars before finding some I liked. One thing with the drag bars I noticed, since they don't have as much pullback, you can go a little more narrow and still need the same amount of reach, if that makes sense.

I found the Biltwell bars to be about as good as anything, and I would suggest these, figuring you want black:
http://www.biltwellinc.com/index.php...t_detail&p=230

FWIW I ended up with the Biltwell Tracker bars, kind of an "in between" of drag bars and the stock bars.

Make sure you have clearance with your tank, I have a riser so I didn't have issues, but it was close on my turn signals.
 
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Old 02-06-2013 | 01:44 PM
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HD has their own set of drag bars that are the same width as the stock bars. 32" wide, 0 rise, 4" pull back.

I'm currently running the HD ones and am thinking bout shortening them down to around 30". It really all boils down to your preference for comfort and style.

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I'm looking for a comfortable pair of drag bars for my bike. I'm only 5'7", so I don't have really long arms. The stock handlebars are just fine, length-wise. Can anyone suggest a good drag bar that is around that length?
 
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Old 02-06-2013 | 02:34 PM
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I have Flanders 28" wide 4" pullback on my Nightster. At 5'10" its pretty comfy for me. I run the stock risers with no tank clearance issues (3.3 gal).
 
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Old 02-06-2013 | 09:25 PM
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I just got a set of 28" wide with 4" of pullback drags in black off amazon for around $40 shipped. This is the narrowest you can run on the stock riser without hitting the tank in my experience.
 
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Old 02-05-2015 | 06:54 PM
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I was thinking about getting the HD drag bars for my 2014 iron 883 and I know the dealership said when changing bars that cables might need to be changed an such. Would the stock cable lengths work with the drag bar?
Originally Posted by aqcr_28
HD has their own set of drag bars that are the same width as the stock bars. 32" wide, 0 rise, 4" pull back.

I'm currently running the HD ones and am thinking bout shortening them down to around 30". It really all boils down to your preference for comfort and style.
 
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