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Message started by buster6315 on 09/11/21 at 18:20:21

Title: Wider handlebars
Post by buster6315 on 09/11/21 at 18:20:21

I ride a 2008 with drag-like handlebars. They are ~26" wide. I'd like something a little wider, perhaps 30", as long as I didn't have to change cables or wiring. Has anyone made this change? Thank you!

Title: Re: Wider handlebars
Post by verslagen1 on 09/11/21 at 18:26:19

You shouldn't have any problems going from 28 to 30" bars.

Title: Re: Wider handlebars
Post by buster6315 on 09/11/21 at 20:51:35

Groovy! Any suggestions where to purchase? (It's 26" to 30") Is there any feature of the stock bars that would limit my choice? Thank you!

Title: Re: Wider handlebars
Post by zipidachimp on 09/11/21 at 21:09:00

Dennis Kirk, Amazon etc. EMGO 1" bars. A lot depends on how far you modify the front end. Superbars feel great but you will need to toss the stock risers. Try google images for ideas.
Cheers! 8-)

Title: Re: Wider handlebars
Post by buster6315 on 09/11/21 at 21:45:31

Thanks, I want to keep it simple, if possible, and just change the bars. I prefer a wider bar so it doesn't feel like I'm riding a Honda 50 or a kiddy scooter. Also, it will help in windshield installation.

Title: Re: Wider handlebars
Post by Hiko on 09/12/21 at 18:24:21

My Bars are 31 inch I really like them but I think 30 inch would be just as good.

Title: Re: Wider handlebars
Post by buster6315 on 09/15/21 at 19:48:56

I settled for 29" bars. I drilled two holes in the bars to accommodate the switch housing. The fact that they are straight moved the grips forward, which suits me as I have longer arms. Now I have to re-position my Demon windshield. Next project is to change oil with Rotella.

Title: Re: Wider handlebars
Post by buster6315 on 09/18/21 at 20:43:08

Well, I changed the engine oil and filled it with Rotella T4 15-40. Gosh, but the drain plug was tight! Perhaps that's why they are quite long: people have the habit of over-tightening them!

Title: Re: Wider handlebars
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/19/21 at 02:17:18

Some people just can't help themselves. The fear of the plug vibrating loose and dripping oil and ruining the engine clouds their brains. So they treat it like a lug nut.
You Can put a wrap around the plug and spin it out with a good heavy string.

Title: Re: Wider handlebars
Post by Dave on 09/20/21 at 05:29:34

30272126372064616367520 wrote:

Well, I changed the engine oil and filled it with Rotella T4 15-40. Gosh, but the drain plug was tight!

It is amazing how tight some people install the drain plug. It just needs to be snug to prevent leaks.....it does not hold the engine into the frame!

I have never heard of anyone experiencing a drain plug coming loose on any engine - but I have read lots of threads about plugs that are too tight and the owner can't get the plug out!

Title: Re: Wider handlebars
Post by Ruttly on 09/20/21 at 10:15:07

Manual torque spec is 8.5 to 13 ft lb
Yes this is why they have a torque spec table
I guess it’s just not interesting reading
There is finger tight , snug , tight/torqued
Every time you torque a bolt you are stressing the threads near maximum
Drain plugs Snug is a good place to be

Title: Re: Wider handlebars
Post by Ageshooter77 on 09/22/21 at 08:07:40

I didn't like the standard near drag type bars on my 2016 s40 and wanted more of a buckhorn type more comfortable bar. After hours of looking at all the many bars I found a pair of 08 Savage bars with the original risers that were like brand new. The seller wanted 100.00 dollars plus 20.00 shipping on e bay. I offered 80.00 and he accepted it. The holes are drilled to match the s40 and the installation was simple if you review the process on Utube. I added a new pair of soft rubber and chrome grips with the throttle assist and they look and feel great. They measure 30" tip to tip.

Title: Re: Wider handlebars
Post by Ageshooter77 on 09/22/21 at 09:01:26

Just remeasured the width. Make that 29".

Title: Re: Wider handlebars
Post by MMRanch on 09/22/21 at 19:34:53

I like my 31 inch bars a lot :) makes it easier to "man-handle" the machine .
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So , If ya drain the oil from a hot engine , then the drain plug cools while it's out . Then if ya put the cool steel plug [contracted] back into a warm aluminum motor ya screwed up . Aluminum hole is expanded from being warm , the cooled steel plug is back to room temp size and ya better not tighten them up together.

I know a guy who did that same thing with a warm aluminum head and a cool steel spark-plug who bought a new head after the plug warmed (expanded) it twisted in two instead of backing out. Aluminum changes more than steel anyway.

Title: Re: Wider handlebars
Post by IslandRoad on 09/28/21 at 22:15:06

I had wider drag bars, with less pull back on the bike for a while. They're 30" wide. They're just some generic bars sold as "HD Bars." The knurling showed between the risers but it was at least symmetrical and looked OK.

I also drilled holes for the little pins in the switch boxes. Later I just ground the pins off with a Dremel Tool. They clamp tight enough to not move. There were no issues at all with the cables etc.

I felt they gave me more leverage ... the bike didn't feel so much like it would flop into a slow corner.

Here's a photo for comparison.

Title: Re: Wider handlebars
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/29/21 at 10:13:42

the bike didn't feel so much like it would flop into a slow corner.

No modification needed! Use the GAS, maaan..