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[HD-CVO]

i recently got a blue flame- the bars a sort of narrow so i am thinking to go drag bars- i noticed lots of posts from FXR4 folks removing the drags and installing bars more like the 3

anyone out there in the 6 ft size that like the drags?

anyone who removed the drags form a 4 want to sell them?

[FXR2evo99]

Before you spend money on "drag" bars you might want to settle on a seat first then focus on the bars.

You are right the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) bars for the FXR2 and FXR3 are only 28 inches wide. I posted a THREAD in this Section regarding a transformation to different "wider" handlebars, easy to find THREAD.

Drag bars like every thing else is a "taste" thing.....you might check out FLANDERS through a google search and take a peek at their options for a drag bar that would fit an FXR in general, my budy PZN16 is an "official" "lurker" here never posts and fits the height requirement you mentioned above he is using some different bars than what was provided OEM as well but not "drag" bars.

You might take a "gander" to v-twinforum.com where there is also a FXR Specific Section and ask some FXR owners over thete as well.

Regards,

Tim

[fxr4mikey]

I have a set of OEM bars that I took off my FXR4, I'm willing to sell them, sent me a msg

[fxr4mikey]

call me if you want to discuss buying my FXR4 stock bars ....

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[Sputnik]

I have an FXR4 and find myself reaching for the bars with the straight riser configuration. The FXR seat sits me low in the saddle and back a bit, so that adds to the problem. I have been looking for an FXR seat for under $300. but they are hard to find unless you want well worn seats that you find on E-bay. I wouldnt personally go with drag bars. I am 6ft tall, maybe I have short arms. The stock ergonomics are not good for me, but the rest of the FXR experience makes up for it.

[skreminegul07]

I have an FXR4 and find myself reaching for the bars with the straight riser configuration. The FXR seat sits me low in the saddle and back a bit, so that adds to the problem. I have been looking for an FXR seat for under $300. but they are hard to find unless you want well worn seats that you find on E-bay. I wouldnt personally go with drag bars. I am 6ft tall, maybe I have short arms. The stock ergonomics are not good for me, but the rest of the FXR experience makes up for it.

Agreed.  First thing I did was forward controls, pullback risers and old style bars.  Way more comfortable for me.  I don't know why they would ever put straight risers with drag bars.  Very unusual and contradictory IMHO. 

[FXR4Jay]

Starting to think the Drag bars have to go on my FXR4 as well while like the look,  I ride a lot and sometimes with some distance involved .. Think these bars will be the next to go although will probably save them as i have everything changed so far so the original look could be restored ..

[HD-CVO]

I wanted to provide an update, as old as this post is. I kept the FXR3 the way it was, never really been comfortable for me but after riding a while I get used to it. I just bought an FXR4 with the stock "drag" bars and what a difference

I am 6'1- the FXR4 is a much better fit for me and since they are basically the same bike I can tell you it works better, at least for me

I don't know that I will change them on the 3 since it is unmolested right now- but it will never feel as good as the FXR4

[ltank]

My bike came with drag bars. They were not comfortable for me 5'9". The bars were too narrow.  Could NT see out I'd rear veiw mirrors.  I bought 10" Buckhorns.  Like them a lot, they got my hands higher and closer to me. Had to extend wiring though a kit (easy). Longer throttle,  clutch and brake lines total. Coast was bit but worth it now that it was 40,000 miles ago!