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View Poll Results: how did you feel when you first saw your bike with sissy bar added
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I thought, wow! that's spiffy! I am soooo happy I did that!
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sheesh....its kinda wonky.... but I really do need it
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how depressing, this looks like doo-doo, wish I had kept my $$ and found an alternative
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7th August 2018
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: In the middle of Missouri.
Posts: 11,735 Sportster/Buell Model: 883 custom Sportster/Buell Year: 2004 Sportster/Buell Model #2: FXST Softail Standard Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2003 Other Motorcycle Model: FLSTF Fatboy Other Motorcycle Year: 1999
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Mine bike was used and came with the sissy bar. I rarely ride anyone, but it's really handy for tying stuff to. Luggage, cooler, you name it. I wouldn't be without it. I think it looks good too.
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18th November 2018
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 17 Sportster/Buell Model: 883c Sportster/Buell Year: 1999
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If anybody is interested in an inexpensive sissy bar of medium to low quality, here's one on Amazon for like 30 bucks. It fits my solid mount 883r.
The hardware is crappy, the welds are crappy, and the pad is shitty. For what I want it for (strapping an occasional bag) it'll work fine. I wrapped the spots on the bar where the holes are drilled for the pad. I also upgraded the hardware to stainless.
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24th November 2018
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Washingrad
Posts: 806 Sportster/Buell Model: C for Chrome Sportster/Buell Year: 2008
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For the first year I rode upright, and had a big fat sundowner seat on it for commuting. in 09 Harley had the sportster buy back and the boys at Ft Lewis were selling parts a 10 on the dollar.
One guy had the detachable sissy bar with storage rack. It looked like....
But it carried my lunch box, and rain gear. In 2010 I went full cafe cruiser, so the seat and sissy bar got sold to a gent in West Seattle.
With the rear fender bobbed, and a Saddlemen cafe seat. No more need for the sissy bar. I carry me lunch in a one strap sling pack, and bungee the rain gear to the hump on the back of the seat.
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28th November 2018
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Mojave Desert
Posts: 14,004 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200S Sportster/Buell Year: 2002 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLH883 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2003
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Handy for luggage, not not so handy for swinging a leg over
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20th June 2019
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 68 Sportster/Buell Model: 883L Sportster/Buell Year: 2009
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I made one and am over the moon with it. All the after market ones looked horrid, boring and clipped on. So I made a new set of fender strut covers to work with the sissy bar I had in mind.
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20th June 2019
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 585 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH883 Sportster/Buell Year: 2006 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 2005 XL1200Custom
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tussuck
I made one and am over the moon with it. All the after market ones looked horrid, boring and clipped on. So I made a new set of fender strut covers to work with the sissy bar I had in mind.
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Well, when ya going to post a photo of it? I purchased a high dollar HD one. I attached a saddleman bag to it for holding my stash etc. Swinging my leg over is a little challenge at times.
Last edited by hammer6315; 29th July 2019 at 05:48..
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20th June 2019
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 70 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200R Sportster/Buell Year: 2006 Other Motorcycle Model: Yamaha FZR1000 Other Motorcycle Year: 1988
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I am a devout sissy bar virgin...I cannot indulge in this pole
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25th June 2019
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Illinois
Posts: 4,475 Sportster/Buell Model: 883-1250 Sportster/Buell Year: 1999 Other Motorcycle Model: 600cc CBR Other Motorcycle Year: 1987
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I don't often carry passengers, so I wasn't as concerned with custom options (could be a safety concern). I ended up fabricating (not very well though) sideplates that sat further back. I prefer it in this position. Additionally, my stock solo seat was modified so that I can sit a couple of inches further back (basically 1-2 inches further back onto the fender) without noticing it and it is comfortable for me. I had to mount the passenger pillion backwards (IIRC) to move it slightly rearward without modification. I'm 6" tall with a 34" inseam (non-riding pants) and use the mid controls.
Another benefit from sitting further back is that I don't feel most of the vibrations from the solid mount in that position.
I haven't been as active on the forum for years, and think all the uploaded pics of my bike are gone after server upgrades (and I'm no longer a paid member). If the "member's pics" section is anywhere left on the site (I can't find it) you should be able to see some of the pics of my bike's setup.
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14th December 2020
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Biker
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 43 Sportster/Buell Model: Roadster Sportster/Buell Year: 2019
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Harley made up our mind for us Roadster owners. No sissy bars and only weird pannier racks.
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14th December 2020
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 585 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH883 Sportster/Buell Year: 2006 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 2005 XL1200Custom
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Yeah, but did they chop the fenders so road grime gets everywhere?
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