New Bars & Grips

[woodywoodwick]

Thanks to the WTB, WTT, WTS section, I picked up a pair of Biltwell Keystones from a forum member. Had to sand and paint them to my liking.
I also bought, and installed some new grips.

Overall I like the look and feel of the bars. More narrow than stock, and they lean me forward a little more. IMO they fell better in turns than the stock bars.

I am no photographer, but here are a few pics, enjoy.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/woodywoodwick/2011-10-21150216-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/woodywoodwick/2011-10-21154601.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/woodywoodwick/2011-10-21150233.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/woodywoodwick/2011-10-21154300.jpg

[bacalao]

Bars look better on your bike. really aggressive.
I have a question about your A/C. I've had my eye on that style but I'm worried about getting caught in a crazy downpour. I live in Tampa, probably the most thunderstorm activity on the planet is here... How do you keep it ridable in the rain? Thanks

[DOUBLEEIGHT3XL]

Cool handlebars! What are the rise on those things? Also, can we get a front view pic?

[woodywoodwick]

Bars look better on your bike. really aggressive.
I have a question about your A/C. I've had my eye on that style but I'm worried about getting caught in a crazy downpour. I live in Tampa, probably the most thunderstorm activity on the planet is here... How do you keep it ridable in the rain? Thanks
I have never been caught in the rain with this particular A/C, but unless the water is pouring straight into the element I would think it will be fine. The element for this A/C is foam, and I keep it oiled well, so water spray from the roadway wouldn't do to much penetration, I wouldn't think...... Don't quote me on that though, someone who knows better may chime in to tell you im full of shit!! :smoke

P.S. I recieved my bars in the mail, Thanks!:D

[woodywoodwick]

Cool handlebars! What are the rise on those things? Also, can we get a front view pic?


http://www.biltwellinc.com/images/products/large_53_gen2keystones_ill.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/woodywoodwick/DSCF0585.jpg

[bacalao]

Looks great man! Thanks for the tip.

[Brinkk77]

Nice looking bars! That style looks great bon the nightsters.

[Bob F]

Had to sand and paint them to my liking.

Good call. Looks good.

[adhus]

WWW,
what about the throttle sleeve? You using the old one or buy new one? I'm going to swap my bars with HD mini ape and the grips as well. I have everything ready but the only thing I didn't buy is the throttle sleeve. Now I'm thinking should I get that Biltwell whiskey throttle or just the eom
Thanks

[woodywoodwick]

WWW,
what about the throttle sleeve? You using the old one or buy new one? I'm going to swap my bars with HD mini ape and the grips as well. I have everything ready but the only thing I didn't buy is the throttle sleeve. Now I'm thinking should I get that Biltwell whiskey throttle or just the eom
Thanks

I'm using the OEM one I just cut (fillet) the old grip off. I figured it was easier(cheaper) than messing with putting a new one on. If you cut it off, do it while the bars are still on the bike.

[83XLX]

Looks good!

[adhus]

I'm using the OEM one I just cut (fillet) the old grip off. I figured it was easier(cheaper) than messing with putting a new one on. If you cut it off, do it while the bars are still on the bike.

Thanks!

[Gcram399]

That bike was made for those bars. Looks really great.

[MoparBrent]

I am curious if you had a problem with the left mirror touching the tank at all.. I installed my KEYSTONES on my Forty Eight... I'm not sure how much of a difference there is between the two.

[bacalao]

Had these bars on my 48 and no issues hitting the tank.

[MoparBrent]

Had these bars on my 48 and no issues hitting the tank.

Shoot, I forgot to mention that I put the nightster tank on my 48.. Brinkk77 stopped by and showed me the obvious mistakes lol. It was like 200° in the garage and I was starting to get a little frustrated! But no excuses! Lol we got it all straightened out. It looks and feels great. Thanks again Brink.

[bacalao]

Yea sometimes I need a little nudge in the right direction if I had too many beers or the Florida weather gets to me!

[Brinkk77]

A few minor adjustments, now it works and looks really good. Time to post some pics moparbrent!