Posted by Jon D. on February 09, 2003 at 15:39:52:
In Reply to: Re: Drag bars posted by Nate on February 09, 2003 at 05:13:59:
Hey Nate-
I went to the site. The bars I think you're referring to are the model 50-6 drag bars, right? Those will likely require risers so you don't whack the tank with the hand controls. There is no rise.
My bars have a "rise" in them. My website page below shows the actual dimensions of my bars. Write down the measurements and go out shopping.
Buying bars from a catalog or website may be difficult. My advice is to go to a Harley shop (or other bike shop) and check out there selection of "cafe style" or "sportster" bars. Ask a salesperson for help if you need too. Just make sure you have enough room on the bars to fit the grips and controls before the bend downward.
I lucked out with the bars I got. They just happened to be in stock the day I got motivated to buy bars. Mine are wider than actual Sportster bars, but they are not too wide like Fatboys or Indians.
If I didn't already buy the bars I have, I'd look into getting the bars Rooster described from CruiserCustomizing.com. I guess they are currently on backorder. Price: $95 free shipping. Go to the site and search "savage wishbone" to see them. The wishbones have the "pullback risers" built right in. I think they would look cool. And, they are built for the Savage, which means the job should be a piece of cake!
I'm sticking with the bars I have on now. I actually sold my original buckhorns yesterday!
I almost went for a ride yesterday, but it's too damn cold. It's like 10 degrees wind chill.
Have fun...
-Jon D.
'95