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[duhl32]

Anyone know of a set of drag bars for 08 springer?  Lot of modifications?  Risers?  Would like to change from stocks to drag bars, no major changes, just simple drag bar look.

[bensonjv]

Wild1 makes a set of bolt-on Chubby [1.25"] Pullback Drags for Springers (Part No W0565).  They run $300 but I got them as 'Blems' at a discount and honestly could not find any noticeable flaws.  See link on left side of their site for blem availability.

Anyway, these are truly bolt-on.  Remove stock bar and risers together, drop these bars on.  They should/may work without cable adjustments too, especially since CVOs run the hydraulic clutch.  Worst case you'll need to +2" or so on throttle/idle cables.  Quick pic of them on the bike is attached.  Need to point out in the pic I have a 3" tank lift installed.  Bars have far more clearance on flush mounted tanks.  But even with a lifted tank there are no issues with bar clearance on tank panel. 

Google these and there are a lot of different pics available. 

[gmeikle]

CVO'S Come internally wired as OEM. That's not a CVO in your attached picture.

Changing the bars is then a "dedicated follower of fashion " scenario and most DON'T do it !

Labour wise it's a LOT of grief , and COST if you're paying to have it done

[bensonjv]

You are right, that is an FXSTSI in the pic.  But these bars will fit an 08 CVO and they are also internally wired.  I did not want to enter into a debate of whether another owner should/should change elements of their CVO bike but instead was simply providing the information requested.

I DIY'd the install for the pictured bars and honestly did not find it to be that difficult although I concede it took some extra time and patience.  Sharing one technique to make it easier: an air compressor, some string, and maybe a small amount of silicone spray go a long way.