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Message started by Bluesman on 04/23/14 at 14:01:11

Title: Drag bar suggestions, w/o need for new risers?
Post by Bluesman on 04/23/14 at 14:01:11

Anyone out there swapped their stock handlebars to some sort of dragbar that don´t need new risers or adaptors? I want to do a clean swap, preserving my controls / cables /whatever - I just need straight-ish bars for comfort reasons.

Any tips on stuff that can be had over here in the EU? Freight charges for a piece of pipe from the US are ridiculous.

Hit me with your best tips?

Title: Re: Drag bar suggestions, w/o need for new risers?
Post by Serowbot on 04/23/14 at 15:00:19

I have about a 3" rise for my drags...
A straight "broomstick" type bar might not need one, but they are not very comfortable on the wrists...

Title: Re: Drag bar suggestions, w/o need for new risers?
Post by Demin on 04/24/14 at 05:05:13

Some Sportster models had flattrack bars.Drag bars with a slight rise in them.They are usually chrome.They are sold aftermarket too.

http://p1.bikepics.com/2014/04/24/bikepics-2662792-800.jpg

Title: Re: Drag bar suggestions, w/o need for new risers?
Post by kochic on 04/24/14 at 16:22:00

Yes,I have drag bar on my bobber project.
Rode 2 years with them, i used the stock risers.
marc

http://i62.tinypic.com/14sh6jn.jpg

Title: Re: Drag bar suggestions, w/o need for new risers?
Post by verslagen1 on 04/24/14 at 20:07:15

zee bars

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JAMMER-CHROME-6-RISE-WIDE-CHOPPER-Z-BARS-HANDLEBARS-HARLEY-PRE-82-NON-DIMPLED-/201078604501?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ed13802d5&vxp=mtr

Title: Re: Drag bar suggestions, w/o need for new risers?
Post by SavageCat on 04/25/14 at 05:30:20

Here's mine. Custom risers, found in my garage, 21mm and 22mm 1/2" drive socket wrenches :). Bars are flat with a slight sweep toward the driver.

To avoid damaging the tank from the controls and such, I got those picture frame bumpers (http://www.joann.com/picture-frame-rubber-bumpers/5612999.html) and put them in places where parts would touch the tank. Been that way for almost a year now, and no scratches.

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk103/hlhhmc/IMG_0843_zps12aca590.jpg (http://s278.photobucket.com/user/hlhhmc/media/IMG_0843_zps12aca590.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Drag bar suggestions, w/o need for new risers?
Post by Loud3r on 04/25/14 at 12:29:45

This is what i've got going on, stock risers.

http://i59.tinypic.com/24wswg4.jpg

Title: Re: Drag bar suggestions, w/o need for new risers?
Post by clearush on 04/25/14 at 23:49:16

Triumph bars tend to be 1" dia and work with the stock risers, my buddy gave me his Bonneville stock bars and they fit great and are so much more comfortable than the buckhorns.

Title: Re: Drag bar suggestions, w/o need for new risers?
Post by Bluesman on 04/26/14 at 06:40:24

Thanks for the suggestions and ideas! The flattrack bars appeal to me, but the ones you have kochic, you remember where you got them/do they have a name/maker?

And that "custom" riser idea (2 sockets) is brilliant...but will it pass inspection? :-)

Typically, the local dealer for HD parts is out of stock on the flattrack bars.

Now I know what to look for, so thanks so far!

Title: Re: Drag bar suggestions, w/o need for new risers?
Post by Michael L on 04/26/14 at 11:12:53

I've tried to fit some dragbars on mine without risers, and the controls would hit the gas tank. These bars were aprox. 29 inches. It looks like kochic has another more narrow gas tank fitted. You need to have drag bars that are pretty wide, in order to prevent the controls from hitting.. There's 3 options. 1: use wide dragbars- my guess would be atleast 35 inches. 2: use spacers on the risers - I think 2 inches is the minimum. 3: flattrack bars with some height - take a look a the Biltwell trackers, I've been thinking about buying these myself :)

Title: Re: Drag bar suggestions, w/o need for new risers?
Post by kochic on 04/26/14 at 11:47:26

Right now i have a smaller tank, but rode two years with the stock tank.
Everything was close but i was able to turn both side lock to lock.
To the original poster, i can take mesurement or even get a shipping quote.
Marc

Title: Re: Drag bar suggestions, w/o need for new risers?
Post by Loud3r on 04/26/14 at 16:53:04

I'll measure mine as well, they dont hit but it's close