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Message started by mscepu101 on 10/18/12 at 17:51:33

Title: HD Sportster Handlebars
Post by mscepu101 on 10/18/12 at 17:51:33

I am thinking about changing my buckhorns to something a little wider.

Does anyone know if the following will fit:

Stock Handlebars off 2008 Harley Davidson Nightster, Black.

I think I can get them for $25. But I do not know if I will need longer cables or risers to avoid hitting the tank.

Does anyone have picts if they have these bars?

Thanx!

Title: Re: HD Sportster Handlebars
Post by Serowbot on 10/18/12 at 18:01:25

They should fit,... I used to have some very similar from a Harley... ;)...
http://www.toutsurlamoto.com/photogallery/modeles-motos-2008/Harley-Davidson-XL1200-Nightster-2008.jpg

http://p1.bikepics.com/2007%5C04%5C03%5Cbikepics-852138-800.jpg

Title: Re: HD Sportster Handlebars
Post by mscepu101 on 10/18/12 at 18:49:39

Your picts look great!

The handlebars I am looking at I wished were not black. I think they might look good against the risers.

By the way the seller of the sportster bars gave the following dimensions:

Bar Diam = 1"
Height - 6"
Width - 32"
Pullback - 10"
Center - 6"
Clamp Area - 2.5"x4.5"

Title: Re: HD Sportster Handlebars
Post by mojohand40 on 10/19/12 at 03:45:22

you can get these http://www.jpcycles.com/product/502-203
Santee Wide and Low Chrome XLX Style Drag Bars for 30 bucks.

I put them on mine:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7254/7571431854_37f51891d2.jpg

Center Width: 6[ch8243]
Height: 5[ch8243]
Rise: 5[ch8243]
Width: 32[ch8243]
Pullback: 7[ch8243]

Title: Re: HD Sportster Handlebars
Post by ColoS40Girl on 10/19/12 at 20:50:59

I have a HD handlebar I can measure tomorrow and put it up against the S40 to see if they will clear. What width are you looking for 28" to 32"?

Title: Re: HD Sportster Handlebars (bigger is better?)
Post by mscepu101 on 10/20/12 at 05:57:08

Thanks for the great picts and info!

I am looking to improve my handling. My buckhorns pinch my elbows in a bit and I have to roll my elbows up when getting sporty in a turn.

My thought is a little wider will improve my push into a turn...

So 32" would be the way I would like to go.

Does anyone have thoughts on this?

Title: Re: HD Sportster Handlebars
Post by ColoS40Girl on 10/20/12 at 07:04:15

It is a good idea as long as you do not stretch too much in a turn. On my other bike I went from a 28" to 32" bars and I do have to stretch a little more in a turn but it is manageable. I am in a more comfortable position while riding. My bars are not buckhorn style but rather more ape hanger style while not being age hangers. They are custom.