Topic: Handle bars have to GO!!! Help! (Read 11515 times)

NE-Tacoma06Fatboy · « **on:** July 09, 2006, 01:40:46 PM »

I rode my new bike home and after 150 miles, the area between my shoulder blades were killing me. It hurt so bad at lunch that I had a numb feeling.

I am looking at maybe going 9 or 10" bars (Chubbies? or any suggestions). I have no clue how to get around the tach problem. What have someo of us done and and you willing to share/post pictures please.

fatboyse2 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 09, 2006, 03:21:37 PM »

Personally I like the CVO FB bars. How tall are you and what's the length of your arms. Your dealer may be able to help adjust the bars a bit. That said, if you are looking for a straighter bar, try the Bombay bars from HD, they are fat and will hold the internal wiring, they are also taller. If you do pull your old bars off and don't want them anymore, let me know.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448766874&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302289407&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302289407&bmUID=1152472815956&bmLocale=en_US

AUSSIE_FLSTFSE · « **Reply #2 on:** July 09, 2006, 03:24:52 PM »

Welcome to the site NE-Tacoma,

Check out the link below you will find what I done. Also tunedse2 just had a set made in the same shop here down under I expect he will be posting new installed pics very soon

http://flhrsei.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1130355658

Cheers
Aussie

NE-Tacoma06Fatboy · « **Reply #3 on:** July 09, 2006, 03:37:27 PM »

damn, I am drooling. Exactly what I need but I have no clue how I'd do all that. Bars would wind up being mounted backwards if I did it.

NE-Tacoma06Fatboy · « **Reply #4 on:** July 09, 2006, 03:45:30 PM »

Oh, I am 5'7 and about 175 lbs.

fatboyse2 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 09, 2006, 03:59:33 PM »

The Bombay bars are similar to what Aussie and Tuned have done custom and will relocate your tach hire up on the bar.

NE-Tacoma06Fatboy · « **Reply #6 on:** July 09, 2006, 10:29:01 PM »

went to HD dealership and the Part guy looked me like I was on drugs. In the end, he went into the HD website and found it. Said it may be 3 weeks before they get any but that it may be a custom order. Like he knew what he was talking about...geez!

AUSSIE_FLSTFSE · « **Reply #7 on:** July 09, 2006, 10:38:09 PM »

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went to HD dealership and the Part guy looked me like I was on drugs. In the end, he went into the HD website and found it. Said it may be 3 weeks before they get any but that it may be a custom order. Like he knew what he was talking about...geez!

Tacoma,

Hope you didn't order them they won't fit! they are not set up for the hydraulic clutch.

Also if you are interested in my opinion: They are crap in comparison with the T-Bars + your tacho will be sitting up there and you will have athe wiring loom exposed which will also look crap. (Just my 2 cents worth)

Cheers
Aussie

NE-Tacoma06Fatboy · « **Reply #8 on:** July 09, 2006, 11:22:58 PM »

I will most likely not sweat the tach. Will change out to a bar that I like (Chubbies or Carlini or something like that), then either not have a tach, run the HD tach with different housing or get a nice after market deal.

I rode the bike again and covered maybe 70 miles. The area between my shoulder blades are once again hurting....

One thing I learned with my 03 (esp since I rode it to Sturgis and back from Seattle) is that you just have to set up the bike for max comfort. Had a Mustang seat, then worked on getting the handle bars to my comfort. Windshield. Once that is done, you can easily run 500 miles a day and not feel pain. I have no clue how the old school guys used to do it. But you can bet your bottom dollar they all have serious back problems.

tunedse2 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 10, 2006, 10:17:11 AM »

Mine is going in wednesday, pics to follow. I set them in the clamp just to take a look and I am really happy with them. Should have pics by weekend.

NE-Tacoma06Fatboy · « **Reply #10 on:** July 10, 2006, 03:40:47 PM »

good, I will be waiting to see them.. what will the custom bars cost?

tunedse2 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 10, 2006, 04:58:56 PM »

$380.00 including shipping and insurance. I just got bumped to monday, so the pics will be delayed to the middle of the week. I will post the day I get it back. I'm also getting the pop up fuel cap and gauge installed while its there.

AUSSIE_FLSTFSE · « **Reply #12 on:** July 11, 2006, 03:39:17 PM »

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$380.00 including shipping and insurance. I just got bumped to monday, so the pics will be delayed to the middle of the week. I will post the day I get it back. I'm also getting the pop up fuel cap and gauge installed while its there.

Can't wait to see them Jim, are they the same as mine or did you change a bit??
As with any bars that have welded joints you should keep the chrome polish up to them. if neglected they can start to rust in the joints. I have seen this happen, but mine nearly 12 months old still look like new. Got to keep polishing those bugs off!

Cheers [smiley=drink.gif]
Aussie

tunedse2 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 11, 2006, 05:00:53 PM »

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Can't wait to see them Jim, are they the same as mine or did you change a bit??
As with any bars that have welded joints you should keep the chrome polish up to them. if neglected they can start to rust in the joints. I have seen this happen, but mine nearly 12 months old still look like new. Got to keep polishing those bugs off!

Cheers [smiley=drink.gif]
Aussie

Mike, They are very similar to yours, I think they are taller. The bar from Center of the top to center of the piece that goes through the clamp is 10 3/4. Outstanding quality, they do have some welds but very little, they polished most of them completely away. I took the clamp off, removed the old and set them in and tightened them just to eye it up, I have good vision of the tach from 1500 to 6500... I am really excited thanks for the connection... Pics to follow.. I have my Corbin Hollywood solo on also so It will be a multiple change post..

fatboyse2 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 11, 2006, 05:28:56 PM »

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I rode the bike again and covered maybe 70 miles. The area between my shoulder blades are once again hurting.....

Part of it may be that the FB is made for the FB

NE-Tacoma06Fatboy · « **Reply #15 on:** July 11, 2006, 05:34:59 PM »

where did you get these bars from

fatboyse2 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 11, 2006, 05:57:55 PM »

The Bombay bars will fit with the hydraulic clutch but you will need to adapt the clamp and drill one hole.

AUSSIE_FLSTFSE · « **Reply #17 on:** July 11, 2006, 07:38:55 PM »

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where did you get these bars from

They come from downunder in my neck of the woods.

www.customcyclesupply.com.au

Cheers
Aussie

AUSSIE_FLSTFSE · « **Reply #18 on:** July 12, 2006, 06:11:52 AM »

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Mike, They are very similar to yours, I think they are taller. The bar from Center of the top to center of the piece that goes through the clamp is [highlight]10 3/4.[/highlight] Outstanding quality, they do have some welds but very little, they polished most of them completely away. I took the clamp off, removed the old and set them in and tightened them just to eye it up, I have good vision of the tach from 1500 to 6500... I am really excited thanks for the connection... Pics to follow.. I have my Corbin Hollywood solo on also so It will be a multiple change post..

That seems quite high Jim, I hope your brake hoses are still long enough.

Cheers
Aussie

tunedse2 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 12, 2006, 11:29:46 AM »

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That seems quite high Jim, I hope your brake hoses are still long enough.

You and me both Mike, They have the curl back like yours so Im hoping for the best, I give you a bad measurement its 9 3/4, still pretty high. My grips end up about 2 inches higher and 1inch inside the stock bars. It gets picked up Monday so not long to wait.

NE-Tacoma06Fatboy · « **Reply #20 on:** July 17, 2006, 07:49:18 PM »

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The Bombay bars will fit with the hydraulic clutch but you will need to adapt the clamp and drill one hole.

can you expand on that a bit? I am very interested in doing these bars if it does not entail too much mods. I have a guy that wrenches for me and his going rate is much cheaper than HD but still...

tunedse2 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 25, 2006, 01:59:44 PM »

Finally back. Bar pics as promised. Also featured is the new hollywood solo and the flush mount fuel gauge and cap.

tunedse2 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 25, 2006, 02:02:15 PM »

another

tunedse2 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 25, 2006, 02:04:03 PM »

another

tunedse2 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 25, 2006, 02:05:28 PM »

one last shot of the Bars- Custom made in Australia.

NE-Tacoma06Fatboy · « **Reply #25 on:** July 25, 2006, 03:18:37 PM »

would you have the measurements on the bars as well as did you need any new cables?

I am jealous.... nice stuff.

tunedse2 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 25, 2006, 03:21:18 PM »

No new cables. 31" corner to corner. 9 3/4" top to bottom.

NE-Tacoma06Fatboy · « **Reply #27 on:** July 25, 2006, 04:00:26 PM »

do you mind if I ask where you got these from and what you paid for them?

tunedse2 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 25, 2006, 04:56:59 PM »

custom cycle supply in Australia. They custom made them for me.. go up 4 or 5 posts Aussie left you the link.

NE-Tacoma06Fatboy · « **Reply #29 on:** July 25, 2006, 05:35:24 PM »

Oh! I thought it was a different supplier. Thanks. I may go that route if I cannot figure out something. Everything I see is not hydrualic clutch compatible. Makes me wonder why the MOCO does not get us one that is...

tunedse2 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 26, 2006, 08:11:16 AM »

The only set of production T's I founf that have the hydraulic clutch option is the Wild 1 0500's.
And If your willing to give up the clamp thats a damn fine option there really nice bars. I'll attach a pic of a bike with them on.

EAGLE1 · « **Reply #31 on:** July 26, 2006, 12:12:28 PM »

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custom cycle supply in Australia. They custom made them for me.. go up 4 or 5 posts Aussie left you the link.

Tunedse2, do the bars obstruct your view of the tach, it looks like you might have to look over or under the bars to see it. also, just curious why not relocate the turn signals to the front if your going through all that work. I never liked the turn signals on the bars from day one, and I plan to relocate them even if I don't change the bars.

THE BARS LOOKS GREAT!! THANKS FOR THE PICS. [smiley=drink.gif] [smiley=drink.gif]

EAGLE1 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 26, 2006, 01:38:24 PM »

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I rode my new bike home and after 150 miles, the area between my shoulder blades were killing me. It hurt so bad at lunch that I had a numb feeling.

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tunedse2 · « **Reply #33 on:** July 26, 2006, 01:47:38 PM »

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Tunedse2, do the bars obstruct your view of the tach, it looks like you might have to look over or under the bars to see it. also, just curious why not relocate the turn signals to the front if your going through all that work. I never liked the turn signals on the bars from day one, and I plan to relocate them even if I don't change the bars.
THE BARS LOOKS GREAT!! THANKS FOR THE PICS. [smiley=drink.gif] [smiley=drink.gif]

No Eagle, no obstruction. I can see clear from 1000-7000.

tunedse2 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 26, 2006, 01:50:10 PM »

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also, just curious why not relocate the turn signals to the front if your going through all that work. I never liked the turn signals on the bars from day one, and I plan to relocate them even if I don't change the bars.

Thats the beauty to these things, we can all have them a little different. I personally think the signals look like hell hanging off the chrome front end.

billvaughn · « **Reply #35 on:** July 29, 2006, 09:48:06 PM »

Just curious....How close did the bars come to you with the pullbacks?

My wife is 5 ft and she needs the bars a little closer to keep her from leaning forward to ride....I have been looking into pullback risers and having them cut down to keep the bars closer not higher...Thanks for any inputs......

NE-Tacoma06Fatboy · « **Reply #36 on:** July 30, 2006, 12:10:24 AM »

on another note, how tall are you?

billvaughn · « **Reply #37 on:** July 30, 2006, 08:18:41 AM »

I'm a whopping 5' 10"...That's why I have a Deluxe with beach bars and front end lowered....

NE-Tacoma06Fatboy · « **Reply #38 on:** July 30, 2006, 11:34:21 AM »

tunedSE2..

I meant you. How tall are you and do you like these bars better than stock? Were you getting the pain between your shoulder blades. I rode 200 miles yesterday and feel fine so I may be ok with the stock bars now that I am used to it.

billvaughn · « **Reply #39 on:** July 30, 2006, 12:26:00 PM »

The FB is my wifes. I have only ridden it short distances....She has to lean her whole body forward to grip the bars....That's why I have to bring them back an inch or two....

tunedse2 · « **Reply #40 on:** July 31, 2006, 10:41:53 AM »

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tunedSE2..

I meant you. How tall are you and do you like these bars better than stock? Were you getting the pain between your shoulder blades. I rode 200 miles yesterday and feel fine so I may be ok with the stock bars now that I am used to it.

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They are approx. 3 inches higher 3 inches narrower and 2 inches further away than the stock bars. There is definately no pullback advantage. I'm 5'11" .

tunedse2 · « **Reply #41 on:** July 31, 2006, 10:44:12 AM »

I had no real pain from the stock bars. The biggest advantage is you feel much more in control at higher speeds. Its preference, I prefer a higher straighter bar.. Hope that helps.

AUSSIE_FLSTFSE · « **Reply #42 on:** July 31, 2006, 03:24:21 PM »

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I had no real pain from the stock bars. The biggest advantage is you feel much more in control at higher speeds. Its preference, I prefer a higher straighter bar.. Hope that helps.

what he said!

Cheers
Aussie

billvaughn · « **Reply #43 on:** July 31, 2006, 08:39:01 PM »

10-4 guys thanks....I'll start looking at the pullback risers....When finished I'll post some pics....

taffymarsden · « **Reply #44 on:** February 05, 2011, 12:57:39 AM »

Quote from: AUSSIE_FLSTFSE on July 09, 2006, 03:24:52 PM

Welcome to the site NE-Tacoma,

Check out the link below you will find what I done. Also tunedse2 just had a set made in the same shop here down under I expect he will be posting new installed pics very soon

Aussie what are your bars? I just wasted a day with the dealer fitting 4" risers only to find gthey couldn't re-fit the tacho, so I'm back to original? (I'm in Sydney by the way)

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