[caschnd1]

No fabrication here. Just installing some new off-the-shelf parts.

I've been wanting to try and freshen up the look of the handlebars on my Panhead chop. I searched around for a while and looked at a lot of different styles. I like the hand position of my existing drag bars but wanted a different look. I settled on some 8" tall Z-bars from Biltwell. I wanted them narrower then stock so I cut 3" off each end. Used 1-3/4" risers to get the height about where my drag bars were. They put my hands a little farther forward then the drags. I'll see how that works for a vertically challenged guy like me. I can lean the bars back a little if I need to. But I think they look best standing up straight going down the road.

Here is a photo of the bars that have been on the bike since 1972...

Sorry for the crappy lighting. It was dark when I finished. Here are some photos of the new bars...

Better lighting, but a lot of clutter in the background...

 

[Cali Kingpin]

Nice little improvement.Always did like those Biltwells.

 

[notcool]

Go back! i think you had it before.

 

[caschnd1]

Nah... I like the change. Needed a something new after all the years.

 

[Spring-Onion]

Nice improvement

 

[Lloyd T. 96 pan]

I like it ! Excellent choice, fit's the bike well !

 

[bobscogin]

Go back! i think you had it before.

+1. Nothing as simple and clean as drag bars on risers. The Biltwell and other bars like those with the funny bends are sort of a gimmick. Just my opinion of course. Run what ya' like.

Bob

 

[Von Zacho]

+1. Nothing as simple and clean as drag bars on risers. The Biltwell and other bars like those with the funny bends are sort of a gimmick. Just my opinion of course. Run what ya' like.

Bob

+2... Again just an opinion, and we all know there like assholes. But I am an asshole.

 

[nigel]

Personally I can't make up my mind. I wish you had a pic from another angle

 

[XwalkerX]

i think the new bars are a huge improvement. good work

 

[HD48FL]

+1. Nothing as simple and clean as drag bars on risers. The Biltwell and other bars like those with the funny bends are sort of a gimmick. Just my opinion of course. Run what ya' like. Bob

+2... Again just an opinion, and we all know there like assholes. But I am an asshole.

+3...just my opinion as well. I don't like the funny bends in those bars.

But it's your bike and no matter what, it's still a killer Panhead. Enjoy.

 

[srosa707]

Run those upside down and call it a cafe!

 

[gsand]

Id run those biltwell bars with your original risers. Skies the limit!

Bike looks fab!

 

[RAGBAK]

+4 on you know what!

 

[Danny F.]

+5...

The Biltwell "Z" is a bit to "modern" shaped in my opinion, but would look much better on there if it had the same bottomwidth as the tree.. so start cutting !.. (and welding..)

 

[Neo Dutch]

+6.

 

[VonWegener]

+7 Those dragbars on tall risers were perfect.

 

[ElkCreek]

Good choice! I like them alot better. Classie!. Drag Bars are SOOO worn out! Way Too many out there. Builtwel ROCKS. Awsome bike.

 

[J_F_Byrd]

+8 on liking the drags better I'm afraid.

 

[caschnd1]

I like the drags too. I've sat behind those bars everyday for years. I was just ready to switch it up. I'm sure they'll go back on there someday, but for now I'm liking the new view from the seat.

-Craig