Topic: Handlebars...decisions-decisions??? "NEW" wo 578's w/photo's (Read 14843 times)

Fatboy · « **on:** September 13, 2011, 12:47:02 PM »

We find the stock bars a little too low and looking for something taller and more comfortable, open on styling.

Seeking photo's and recommendations to help us decide.

Thank you.

JCZ · « **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2011, 01:07:11 PM »

I never had them on my SEEG when I had it but I have them on my Street Glide......the Harley Touring Pullbacks. They are 2" up and 2" back from stock. There are a number of other members here that have them on their SESG's also.

The catalog and the HD website will tell you that you need to extend your brake line, etc. and it will also tell you these bars are polished stainless. Wrong on both counts......they are chrome and a minor rerouting and you don't have to change any of the lines.

Click on this link to see pics of them on both mine and my wife's bikes..... http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=40248.msg681476#msg681476

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #2 on:** September 13, 2011, 01:12:09 PM »

Wild One Chubby 575's. Several have used them here, myself included. Nice bars, 1.25" OD (not in the clamp area or the grip portion)...MUCH more comfortable wrist angle, and a little taller and further back.

mrmagloo · « **Reply #3 on:** September 13, 2011, 01:19:53 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on September 13, 2011, 01:07:11 PM

I never had them on my SEEG when I had it but I have them on my Street Glide......the Harley Touring Pullbacks. They are 2" up and 2" back from stock. There are a number of other members here that have them on their SESG's also.

The catalog and the HD website will tell you that you need to extend your brake line, etc. and it will also tell you these bars are polished stainless. Wrong on both counts......they are chrome and a minor rerouting and you don't have to change any of the lines.

Click on this link to see pics of them on both mine and my wife's bikes..... http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=40248.msg681476#msg681476

Those sounds perfect, and would love to read more. Can you correct the link. Seems you've got it tagged on the wheels?

JCZ · « **Reply #4 on:** September 13, 2011, 01:23:44 PM »

Quote from: mrmagloo on September 13, 2011, 01:19:53 PM

Those sounds perfect, and would love to read more. Can you correct the link. Seems you've got it tagged on the wheels?

That's just a couple of pics that show the bars on our bikes. Don't have a link for doing the bars. Jim (hd-dude on this forum) did all of our work but a number of other members here have done it and they all reported that it was straight forward, once you get the fairing off. You have to remove the inner and outter fairing and the fairing cap. I had it done when we were getting the Daktoa Digital gauges and some other things, so the fairings were already off.

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #5 on:** September 13, 2011, 01:37:19 PM »

Quote from: TCnBham on September 13, 2011, 01:12:09 PM

Wild One Chubby 575's. Several have used them here, myself included. Nice bars, 1.25" OD (not in the clamp area or the grip portion)...MUCH more comfortable wrist angle, and a little taller and further back.

I went with the Chubby 575's also, they are comfortable for me

JCZ · « **Reply #6 on:** September 13, 2011, 01:37:57 PM »

Doing a quick search, I found this:

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=62089.0

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=59508.0

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=61046.0

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=55871.0

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=59508.0

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=57380.0

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=47669.0

Think I posted in most of those threads, various pics, etc. My wife (the red 09 Street Glide) has since gone to the Klockwerks Ergo bars, which are also 2" up and 2" back but with more of a turn out on the ends (grips), even further than the Chubbys.

She likes them a lot better, says she feels like the steering is more responsive. I explained to her that nothing has changed in the steering....that it's just the more relaxed wrist position......more normal position of the wrist in relation to the hand/forearm.

mrmagloo · « **Reply #7 on:** September 13, 2011, 03:07:31 PM »

Thanks!

Cvostu · « **Reply #8 on:** September 13, 2011, 08:23:16 PM »

I have the Wild Ones 575 also I love em. They are just right for me and I love the nice 11/4" look and feel.

JCZ · « **Reply #9 on:** September 13, 2011, 09:11:06 PM »

Quote from: cvostu on September 13, 2011, 08:23:16 PM

I have the Wild Ones 575 also I love em. They are just right for me and I love the nice 11/4" look and feel.

You're not supposed to be fondling them Stu.

Because of the visable diameter, they are a nice looking bar. But kind of like those tour pack hinges, not the first thing I notice on a bike (and may not notice at all) so I ask myself "is it worth the difference in cost....especially when there's so much more I need (want?) on my bike that I'll notice". Decisions, decisions, decisions.

But, you will certainly appreciate any bars that are 2" up and 2" back.....just don't know why the MoCo hasn't stepped up to what's more comfortable (and more in control) for the average rider. I have very long arms and it's more comfortable for me, too.

Cvostu · « **Reply #10 on:** September 13, 2011, 10:05:37 PM »

Thanks JC

. Just teasin. I think you should put one on your bike. You can do it.

JCZ · « **Reply #11 on:** September 13, 2011, 10:08:08 PM »

Just funnin with ya buddy.

Cvostu · « **Reply #12 on:** September 13, 2011, 10:40:01 PM »

No problem. Makes it fun on here.

Fatboy · « **Reply #13 on:** September 14, 2011, 09:47:24 PM »

Guys

Thank you for the input!

I believe what I'm looking for would be up 3"-4" and back 2"-3"...is there such an animal in regular production?

If so, any photo's out there?

Fatboy

JCZ · « **Reply #14 on:** September 14, 2011, 10:01:29 PM »

I'm sure there is Fatboy.....just google Drag Speacilties and a couple other sources to see what they have available. Not common on baggers though......and you'll need to change some cables, lines, etc. It can get a bit costly.

But I can tell you with your hands at the top of your fairing, you're definately going to need handlebar mounted mirrors and fill the holes in your fairing.

Fatboy · « **Reply #15 on:** September 14, 2011, 10:17:59 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on September 14, 2011, 10:01:29 PM

I'm sure there is Fatboy.....just google Drag Speacilties and a couple other sources to see what they have available. Not common on baggers though......and you'll need to change some cables, lines, etc. It can get a bit costly.

But I can tell you with your hands at the top of your fairing, you're definately going to need handlebar mounted mirrors and fill the holes in your fairing.

JC,

The bike is a 2004 SEEG with handlebar mounted mirrors so that'll make it a little easier.... cables and wiring are ~$300 which will double the parts cost which I'm prepared for but if it could be avoided would be a plus.

Always like the wo575's just not sure they will be tall enough remember I have 12.5" Monkey bars on my Ultra that measure close to 16" in reality once mounted.

Since the wifey rides the SEEG too on occasion I need to be more conservative here.

I have some interest in the Ergo bars but prefer a 1.25" diameter bar.

Fatboy

Cvostu · « **Reply #16 on:** September 14, 2011, 11:11:59 PM »

I have the 575 WO's i had to extend the brake and the clutch line. You will have to do both on the 04 to use those bars.

Makes a big difference on a good ride. I ordered the clutch line 8" longer. Made it an easy install.

Ironhorse · « **Reply #17 on:** September 15, 2011, 01:12:43 AM »

I had the Wild One 575s on my old '01 Ultra. They were nice but I preferred the HD Touring Pull Back bars. Here are some pics of the two for comparison purposes. I am now back to the OEM bars on the '06 CVO Ultra. I am getting used to them again and am toying with the idea of the HD Pull Backs again. Probably won't since all the wiring is internal.

Hope this helps

Fatboy · « **Reply #18 on:** March 26, 2012, 10:17:23 PM »

We decided to give the "new" Chubby Wild 1 wo578's a whirl and we are very happy will the results.

Here's a few photo's.....

Fatboy · « **Reply #19 on:** March 26, 2012, 11:12:04 PM »

Another angle

Fatboy · « **Reply #20 on:** March 26, 2012, 11:16:16 PM »

Last one for now.

dooinit2u · « **Reply #21 on:** March 30, 2012, 07:40:48 AM »

Just picked up my 578's last night. Will have them installed next week. How do you like them vs. the stock bars?

Fatboy · « **Reply #22 on:** March 30, 2012, 07:39:29 PM »

Quote from: dooinit2u on March 30, 2012, 07:40:48 AM

Just picked up my 578's last night. Will have them installed next week. How do you like them vs. the stock bars?

Let's just say there's no going back.

I went +4" on everything which works fine but if I was to do it over I would have go +6" for a little extra play.

Good luck with your install you'll be very happy with the results.

Cvostu · « **Reply #23 on:** March 31, 2012, 07:37:46 AM »

I did the plus 8" on the clutch cable. Made it reallly easy and no worries about routing or when I turn the handlebars all the way Looks like the 578s are a little higher.

SG Racer · « **Reply #24 on:** April 04, 2012, 01:19:39 AM »

Quote from: Fatboy on March 26, 2012, 11:16:16 PM

Last one for now.

That looks sweet. Nice choice!

Fatboy · « **Reply #25 on:** April 04, 2012, 08:28:46 PM »

Quote from: sgracer on April 04, 2012, 01:19:39 AM

That looks sweet. Nice choice!

Thank you.

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