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HUNTS said:
Is that a 1st Ed or your Classic? Why the low bars compared to the Classic?
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These came on the bike from the dealership. "Mini Apes" I think. Too high for me, made my shoulder hurt. These new ones are touring bars from Speigler parts, Wunderkind brand, with headlight and speedometer lowering kit too. A bit of a job but I like doing it.
 

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BAD MIKE USA said:
These came on the bike from the dealership. "Mini Apes" I think. Too high for me, made my shoulder hurt. These new ones are touring bars from Speigler parts, Wunderkind brand, with headlight and speedometer lowering kit too. A bit of a job but I like doing it.
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Mine are not as high as the Roctane, but I did angle them up to give a more ‘mini ape’ feel. As they aren’t too high, I find them very comfortable. Prior to changing the angle I had considered the Roctane’bars, but not anymore.
Is it possible to lower the standard speedo without dismantling the whole front end?
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2 bolts hold the speedo, the kit has 2 longer bolts and two spacers to lower it. i don't know if it can be lowered without lowering the headlight, not much space. i haven't put it all back together yet. drilling the bars for the controls was interesting as well as mounting the buttons. two new lines to install, clutch and brake lines, included with the kit. looks like remounting the speedo and headlight will be simple. this pic shows how it looked from the dealership. i am keeping the road lights, for now

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BAD MIKE USA said:
2 bolts hold the speedo, the kit has 2 longer bolts and two spacers to lower it. i don't know if it can be lowered without lowering the headlight, not much space. i haven't put it all back together yet. drilling the bars for the controls was interesting as well as mounting the buttons. two new lines to install, clutch and brake lines, included with the kit. looks like remounting the speedo and headlight will be simple. this pic shows how it looked from the dealership. i am keeping the road lights, for now

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Don’t forget to send me your screen for Christmas 😉🤣
 
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