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I don't know what the attraction is for those ape hangers other than to look like you are a 1%er. When I move the bike around- and it does weigh more than the Drifter- you simply cannot get much leverage to move it. The problem is that all the wiring is internal so, they had to be cut; plus they are too long for the switches on the stock handlebars. So, not only do I have to replace the bars but, I have to replace the clutch, throttle and brake cables. Luckily, in the picture I first ordered the 7 1/2" rise with 10" pullback and they are like roto tiller bars but did not spend much for them. So, I ordered the stock handle bars with a 4 1/2" rise and 5" pullback. They only type of bars left are the beach bars but I had them on my Gilroy Chief and I did not like them. The stock should work fine. The bike is painted like a '46 Knucklehead and runs/sounds great and it was had for $2000 trade in + $3995 cash. Somebody put quite a bit of time and money into this bike. I have had an EVO motor before and with a single carb (S&S) it is basically foolproof.

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Posted by Trall

- January 09, 2019, 13:54:46 PM

Sweet looking Harley. Real nice set-up and ultra cool colors......

Posted by Pilgrim

- January 09, 2019, 12:20:48 PM

Very Nice! I'd probably do half that height apes. Maybe 14".

Posted by mittico68

- January 09, 2019, 08:43:12 AM

That's a nice scoot, except for those ape hangers... Go getting rid of them.

Posted by Old Drifter

- January 08, 2019, 19:29:54 PM

Kool looking bike!

Posted by indue

- January 02, 2019, 10:08:53 AM

In my old age I just simply could not ride my sport bike much anymore. It was very difficult to mount it with my bad back. So, I traded in the Suzuki and bought a Harley. Gonna keep the Drifter though as it is very reliable. I've got to do some things to the Harley namely, new rear tire, vintage rear rack after I remove the pillion, definitely get rid of the ape hangers, and some others. It is a 1991 Heritage softail done up to look like a 1947 Knucklehead as I have a picture of one with the same color/tank badge scheme. One thing, it definitely has the tone in spades.

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