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RUDE DOG - Steelers
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« on: March 07, 2009, 05:48:32 PM » |
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I am looking to change my bars and grips. Looking for more of a drag style bar with some pullback. Currently I have risers but am open to going to a T-bar style. Which of the VTX bars will work well? Any pics, model numbers, suggestions of what you have? Also, I need a new set of grips. Will any 1 inch grip work? What do I need to match up? There are lots of nice custom grips for the Harley crowd, but it seems all that available for us is the Kuryakyn ISO's. Can anyone give me some ideas? Thanks.
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RUDE DOG - Steelers
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« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2009, 03:43:57 PM » |
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Cmon, no one changed their handlebars or grips????
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Master Blaster
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« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2009, 04:03:39 PM » |
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Any of the 1in grips will work, if you want something really different check out the Jardine bars, they have several differentconfigurations and a wide selection of risers. http://vrcc.photostash.com/vrcc_501/Ratbike+transformed+013.jpg |
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« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2009, 06:41:40 PM » |
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What kinf of risers you using now?
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« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2009, 06:45:38 PM » |
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Check out JP Cycles. They have alot of 1" bars. My HD buds got drags on his and the risers are part of the bars.  |
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RUDE DOG - Steelers
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« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2009, 12:36:42 AM » |
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I saw a posting in the archives about Milwaukee Twins Super Radius bars but I cant find them anywhere. The are supposed to be a drag style bar the pull back some but keeps the wrist and hand position of a drag bar angle. Thats what Im looking for. A bar that comes back less than stock but is straighter left to right. JP Cycles doesnt list them Super anymore.
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« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2009, 02:23:52 AM » |
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« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2009, 05:40:14 AM » |
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« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2009, 07:57:47 AM » |
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RUDE DOG - Steelers
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« Reply #9 on: March 09, 2009, 08:03:09 AM » |
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Yes. Are those the Super Radius by Milwaukee Twins? Supposed to be 8 inch rise and 11.5 pullback. I checked out the ones from Dennis Kirk, but damn, $224 for handlebars, thats outrageous. How different are these from the VTX bars? |
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« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2009, 04:50:26 AM » |
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Part Number:500-801
Center Width:100mm• Drilled for Wiring:Yes• Finish:Chrome• Handlebar Diameter:1-1/2″• Material:Steel• Rise:8″• Sold in Units:Each• Style:T-Bar• Width:33-1/2″• Brand:Milwaukee Twins™• Made in the USA:• User Rating:
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« Reply #11 on: March 10, 2009, 05:23:08 AM » |
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I wrapped my grips in Tennis racket tape. It gives a good grip, soft, and it looks like leather. I'm thru spending big bucks on expensive grips.
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« Reply #12 on: March 10, 2009, 06:56:29 AM » |
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Go to Lowes. Look at the chrome grab bars that mount in your bathtub.
Perfectly straight chromed hollow bar available usually in 7/8 and 1 inch. Stick it in your risers. Cheap fast option. Use your stock grips and it is a cheap drag bar option.
We did that on one of the CB750s or XS11s. I don't remember which now. It wasn't one of our real bikes, just a bike we tinker with and sold.
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« Reply #13 on: March 10, 2009, 08:54:51 AM » |
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The company is called 'Wild1' ( http://www.wild1inc.com/ ) and they have some pretty cool stuff, including 'Drag Bars'. Their bars are 1 1/4", but necked down to 1" where the controls go, and at the clamp. They are also drilled, to hide wires inside the bars. I have the 518RK's (for the Road King), but they have dozens of different styles available. Be sure you look at their 'Blemish' section. I went that route, and would not have seen the flaw if it had not been pointed out by them. Good way to save some $$$    Black Dog |
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RUDE DOG - Steelers
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« Reply #14 on: March 10, 2009, 11:12:02 AM » |
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Part Number:500-801
Center Width:100mm• Drilled for Wiring:Yes• Finish:Chrome• Handlebar Diameter:1-1/2″• Material:Steel• Rise:8″• Sold in Units:Each• Style:T-Bar• Width:33-1/2″• Brand:Milwaukee Twins™• Made in the USA:• User Rating:
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Kim, Where did you buy them and how much did you pay? Thanks. John |
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« Reply #16 on: November 08, 2012, 02:06:08 PM » |
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Wow you brought back a 2 year old thread. I dont think they will work. Says the VTX spacing is 130mm and I believe the Valks is 100mm. Some one will correct me if Im wrong.
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« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2012, 02:34:09 PM » |
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Rude Dog,
Id like to help, but dont have any experience on the subject.
meanwhile, i'm baffled by your sweet pipes. (and the sweetness of the rest of the bike)
Pun intended.
-Okie
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« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2012, 02:43:32 PM » |
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Here are the grips I use. http://www.coolsac.com/categories/Grips/Braided/I love em and wouldn't substitute for anything! Joe P |
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« Reply #19 on: November 08, 2012, 05:51:31 PM » |
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Rude Dog,
Id like to help, but dont have any experience on the subject.
meanwhile, i'm baffled by your sweet pipes. (and the sweetness of the rest of the bike)
Pun intended.
-Okie
Thanks Okie. Those are the HardKrome pipes which I actually just sold. I put on a set of Supertrapps and all I can say is "amazing". |
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« Reply #20 on: November 08, 2012, 08:24:06 PM » |
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Wow you brought back a 2 year old thread. I dont think they will work. Says the VTX spacing is 130mm and I believe the Valks is 100mm. Some one will correct me if Im wrong.
Yes, true. But, I don't know how they measure it, just the space or in the middle of the holes? Any ideas for any other 1-1/2" bar than Big Buffalo? I need rise and pullback, because of my bad back  |
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RUDE DOG - Steelers
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« Reply #21 on: November 10, 2012, 06:11:06 AM » |
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Check your inbox. I messaged you.
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« Reply #22 on: November 10, 2012, 06:49:13 AM » |
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Check your inbox. I messaged you.
Checked and answered... |
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