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Message started by pollpegj on 08/07/07 at 09:32:33

Title: Sportster Bars
Post by pollpegj on 08/07/07 at 09:32:33

Anybody use Stock Harley Sportster Handlebars. Pictures would be nice.

Title: Re: Sportster Bars
Post by serowbot on 08/07/07 at 16:24:47

I think mine are dyna bars. But nobody else has posted so here... take a look.
http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007%5C04%5C03%5Cbikepics-852138-full.jpg

Title: Re: Sportster Bars
Post by toddlamp8 on 08/07/07 at 18:36:07

How do they feel? They look nice.

Title: Re: Sportster Bars
Post by serowbot on 08/07/07 at 23:09:16

Very good. Feels more like a standard or flat tracker. Originally had the pullbacks and they were terrible, especially over 60mph. I also have the seat lift mod 2" and 12.5" shocks, so it pretty much is a flat tracker now. I paid $20 used.

Title: Re: Sportster Bars
Post by PerrydaSavage on 08/08/07 at 00:56:09

A buddy of mine has a set of Sportster bars (look 'zactly like those Dynas) on his wife's '87 LS ... I've Ridden it and that Bike is more comfortable and steers way better than my '03 with the OEM buck-horn bars ...

Title: Re: Sportster Bars
Post by azjay on 08/08/07 at 07:32:53

http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2006/04/05/bikepics-556598-200.jpg
if i remember correctly, that was the very first thing we did, those stock pull backs were WRETCHED!

Title: Re: Sportster Bars
Post by Aktlingit on 08/08/07 at 20:39:13

Hello Everyone,

I have used the Suzuki M50 handlebars and they are a direct swap without changing any of the cables or wiring. I have also used the HD FX 1971 bars and Flanders Aught (sp) bars which are 34" wide. I have used these on my 1988 and 1996 LS650 bikes.

Both are approximately R 4" PB 4 Ctr Width 8" Tip to Tip 28-30"

I have also bought a speedo cable extension 14" from Barnett, price $15 and mounted a mini speedo with tripometer.

Title: Re: Sportster Bars
Post by Rockin_John on 08/08/07 at 22:48:07

Aktlingit wrote:

Hello Everyone,

I have also bought a speedo cable extension 14" from Barnett, price $15 and mounted a mini speedo with tripometer.

Hi, what and where on the mini speedo please? Pictures?

Title: Re: Sportster Bars
Post by theikeman on 08/08/07 at 22:52:26

pollpegj wrote:

Anybody use Stock Harley Sportster Handlebars. Pictures would be nice.

Sportster bars on my old 87. Looked great and felt really good. Better riding position and better control. The grips and ends are from an Intruder.
http://photos.imageevent.com/cars4auction/bike/lg_DSC09212.jpg

Ike
;D

Title: Re: Sportster Bars
Post by PerrydaSavage on 08/09/07 at 01:13:05

Those bars look great! ;D

Title: Re: Sportster Bars
Post by BigWes on 08/11/07 at 16:33:56

ehhhhh, iv never had a problem with the pull back bars. there is a guy in the market place (i belive he lives in ohio or montana) selling a tricked out savage for 2500 and it has great lightning bolt looking bars from harley. thoughs are the only ones iv thought about. very custom.

Title: Re: Sportster Bars
Post by T-Mack1 on 08/11/07 at 19:21:03

Tipped my bars front a little. It puts your hands a little more in line with the triple tree.

Title: Re: Sportster Bars
Post by Rockin_John on 08/11/07 at 23:45:39

As though 6-7 sets of bars weren't enough between the 2 Savages, I have a set of Softail Custom bars on the way. slightly taller than Sportster bars, for a bit more tank clearance with the bars tilted back, but the same basic shape (The risers are Harley only, and will go back to eBay, unless someone reading this has use for them on their Harley, and will give me $10 + shipping for them):
http://catoosatrading.com/images/cycles/softail_custom_bars.JPG
Can't wait to try them on the old 87 with the short risers!

And another little "old school" toy I couldn't resist:
http://catoosatrading.com/images/cycles/glass_bowl.JPG

I used to love the old glass bowl filters on pre-50s cars. See some gunk in the fuel? Just drop the bowl and pour it out; blow the screen clean; screw the bowl back on, and you're back in business!

Title: Re: Sportster Bars
Post by PerrydaSavage on 08/12/07 at 02:36:05

Quote:

Tipped my bars front a little. It puts your hands a little more in line with the triple tree

Did this with my OEM buck-horns too ... made a WORLD of difference in comfort level, rideability and really improved my cornering by straightening my arms allowing for more leverage! ;D

Title: Re: Sportster Bars
Post by Dr_Jim on 08/13/07 at 16:51:03