Higher Handlebar

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PSI GERMANY

PSI GERMANY

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Just bought a new K-9 and would like to have a higher handle bar (3-5" higher)
Anybody any experience what bar to use ? Maybe from another Big Dog Mod. ?
Or do I have a custom bar made ?
 
lee

lee

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probably better off getting one made if you want to keep your hand controls - the BDM sizes are a bit unique.
 
c.c.rider

c.c.rider

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I was in Tulsa Oklahoma for work and stop in at the Big Dog dealer. Started talking to K-9 owner that was having Ridgeback handle bars put on his bike. The owner of the store took me back to see the bike , it look real good. I'm thinking about pitting them on my bike. I do'nt know if that's what your looking for. Good luck
 
PSI GERMANY

PSI GERMANY

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Thanks for your help.
I spoke to the factory and they told me to use a '06 Mastiff bar - 3" higher and not so much bend backwards. Ordered it and will mount hopefully next week. Working with Carl's Speed Shop in Ormond Beach.:up:
 
tucker

tucker

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i modified a set of la chopper bars chopped off 12 inches off stock welded them back on th la chop bars sanded them down took them to local cromer bike has totoly diffrent ride now you can espect a difrent ride n you mite have to lenthen clutch cable good luck
 
superfly

superfly

Ride it like you stole it
too bad If I knew you needed some 06 mastiff bars I could have made you a sweet deal.
 
PSI GERMANY

PSI GERMANY

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Finally !

The factory finally sent me a '06 Mutt (not Mastiff for technical reasons) - with the cables already installed - handlebar for my K 9.
Fits perfect without changing clutch cable or brake line, 4 " higher and 2 " more forward - I absolutely like it. Now my arms are going up not down, as it should be in my opinion on a chopper. Thanks Big Dog and Carl's Speed Shop.

(I would post pictures if I just can figure out how to do it on my Mac).

Also had my seat and passenger pad done in blue suede with a Maltese Cross in the seat and baseball glove stitching around.
Installed also Tribal forward controls and Tribal pegs.
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
 
BDWB

BDWB

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PSI Germany - how much for the Mutt Bars? Did they come frome the factory as new O6 Bars or did you get them used? Can you tell me exactly what you ordered - I want to do the same thing. thanks!!
 
PSI GERMANY

PSI GERMANY

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BDWB,

I ordered it with Carl's Speed Shop in Ormond Beach (Daytona) and they were new - factory recommended with the electric wiring installed by BD. I believe the handlebars were $ 450 including the wiring plus installation. Clutch cable is a little tight but ok, no new brake lines and no extensions for the Speedo.
BD recommended the '06 Mutt bars and I like it.:2thumbs:
 
PSI GERMANY

PSI GERMANY

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That was what Carl's said - I don't care from what model they came, they fulfilled the purpose and I like the riding position. Originally we were going to use the handlebar from the '06 Mastiff, but there was an issue with the Speedo mounting, according to BGM, so they sent a different one.
 
stlmikie

stlmikie

I wish I had more money.
I saw a k9 or ridgeback the other day that had a spacer made up. Almost like one big riser that went from the trees up and the bars sat on top of them or it or whatever it ,they were. It didn't look to bad.
 
2004BC

2004BC

FREEDOM!!!
stlmikie said:
I saw a k9 or ridgeback the other day that had a spacer made up. Almost like one big riser that went from the trees up and the bars sat on top of them or it or whatever it ,they were. It didn't look to bad.
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2004 Ridgeback. I just machined up 2 spacers out of 1 1/2" aluminum, 1 3/8" tall, polished them, and changed to longer bolts. Brought the handlebars up to a more comfortable position and didn't have to change any wires or cables. Just right for me. Very easy to do.:cheers:
 
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