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bamaboze

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Broken Handlebars
« on: August 12, 2012, 08:00:35 AM »
Help!! I have a 2004 Screamin Eagle ElectraGlide.  Handlebars broke in half.  I have taken bike apart to change them out.  I would like to buy new ones from Wild 1 but do not want 575's because I do not want to buy new cables.  Is there a standard handlebar by Wild 1 that I can use that does not require changing any cables.  I would appreciate any help and model number.  This is my first post as I am new on this forum.
Thanks for any help...
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Re: Broken Handlebars
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2012, 08:29:32 AM »
I had the same happens to my 04.    I went with the 575s and they are great bars.  You will have to buy new brake and clutch lines.   They didn't give us any extra slack in those days. The wiring did work out. But I had to relocate the plug on one side.   It didn't reach the faring support where it would normally go.  That was no big deal tho. Bars are great once you get them on.    Stuart
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Re: Broken Handlebars
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2012, 02:04:22 PM »
How do they just break?   :nixweiss:  Anything cause this like a big pot hole?? Fill me in! I'd hate to be bustin a good one and things get loose in the bars!!  :o
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Re: Broken Handlebars
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2012, 03:03:37 PM »
Mine just cracked by one of the clamps.  Ever see how cheap and thin the metal on those bars are??  Like  nothing. Think they came off a kids tricycle.  :nixweiss:
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Re: Broken Handlebars
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2012, 03:08:00 PM »
Quote from: cvostu on August 12, 2012, 03:03:37 PM
Mine just cracked by one of the camps.  Ever see hoe cheap and thin the metal on those bars are??  Like pare thing. Think they came off the kids tricycle.  :nixweiss:
Wow!!!! Better have a look see!!
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Re: Broken Handlebars
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2012, 03:50:32 PM »
Mine broke between the clamps back in 06 on way home from Nelson get together.

Replaced with 575's

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Re: Broken Handlebars
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2012, 06:05:00 PM »
The hole in the center to allow for internal wiring to exit is a weak point. Moco changed to one piece clamp to strengthen this area a while back.  And if you tie it down using the bars this adds stress.
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Re: Broken Handlebars
« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2012, 06:14:48 PM »
i used the 1 piece clamp when i put the 575s on.. Much better  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Broken Handlebars
« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2012, 09:55:12 PM »
Check out the Khromeworks +2 Sweepers.  No need to change cables or wiring.  Whatever you put on, go with the one piece clamp.

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