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Message started by TROX on 09/04/12 at 17:20:10

Title: Drag bars
Post by TROX on 09/04/12 at 17:20:10

I want to put some wider drag bars on the bike. I know it needs to be 1", but will dimpled bars work on the savage. I know the stock bars are not dimpled, but is it possible to use dimpled bars or will the controls not fit on them correctly ?

Title: Re: Drag bars
Post by ohio thumper on 09/04/12 at 17:46:20

my z bars are dimpled, but my drag bars wasnt. i dont think it will make a difference

Title: Re: Drag bars
Post by TROX on 09/04/12 at 17:48:55

Thanks for responding Ohio. One more thing, I know the stock bars are knurled and this is probably recommended, but is it definitely necessary ?

Title: Re: Drag bars
Post by jacobdaniel on 09/04/12 at 18:00:01

I've recently tried out a few new bars...

First got 24-1/2" wide drag bars with a 5" pullback,

controls hit the tank.

After a lot of measuring and making some cardboard templates, it seems that with the stock risers your options are...

32" minimum length straight (broomstick) style handlebar

36" minimum length with a 4.5-5" pullback

I settled on a bar with a slight rise, and I'm actually happier with the look and feel than the no-rise drag bars.

The bars I have now are "dimpled" and they work OK, but I would suggest getting non-dimpled if you can.

Title: Re: Drag bars
Post by TROX on 09/04/12 at 18:08:43

Thanks Jacob. I was looking at some non-dimpled 30" bars with a 5" pullback that I was going to mount on 3" or 4" straight risers.

Title: Re: Drag bars
Post by ohio thumper on 09/04/12 at 18:14:26

my drag bars didnt have the knurl on them but they didnt move either. i put the superman tight on them. i dont think my z's are knurled either and they dont move.

Title: Re: Drag bars
Post by Paraquat on 09/04/12 at 19:30:13

My Z bars are not knurled.

--Steve

Title: Re: Drag bars
Post by TROX on 09/04/12 at 19:36:09

Cool, thank you fellas. I think I found a nice pair of pre '82 Harley drag bars that aren't dimpled, but are knurled that will work.