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Tourer
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20 miles west of Chicago. | I've looked through the product reviews and searched the forums, but cannot find any posts from anyone who has actually mounted the HMD 2" back, 1" up pullback bars on a Vision.
HMD's website says that the bars will work with the stock cables and wiring, but I have looked at those on my bike and there does not appear to be much slack, and that has caused a concern. Has anyone mounted these bars and if so, can you tell me if I'm uneccessarly concerned? Is there any re-routing of the cables or the wiring neccessary? I know that HMD has done it, obviously, but my skills, I am sure, are not up to those of the people who actually designed the bars. |
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Cruiser
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Jal NM | There was a post on the VOG about the HMD bars and they do fit without changing any cables or lines I will try to find it and see about posting a link for you. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1340
Gainesville Fl Home of the Gators | I just did a set, and used all stock parts. I did have to grind the locating tabs on the switch housings; so they could rotate to the right position, but that really is nothing. Just leave a small tip to keep it in place when tight. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 96
Princeton, IL | I installed a set. I left the tabs on, I drilled a hole in the bars after I got them set where I wanted them. I think I posted here my review. I will try and find it when I get a chance. I did post a writeup and pics on the VOG. Look for SammyJ and I have some pics in my profile as well.
Edited by SammyJ 2012-03-30 4:53 PM
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | Sammy - bring your pics over to Vision-Riders so that we can include them right in the thread. |
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Cruiser
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Princeton, IL | Here are a couple of pics. I can't get my picture of the old bars small enough to post here without it being tiny so I can't show you a pics of what I look like with the old bars. Keep in mine I have the 8-Ball seat on the bike which is lower and I also have spacers under the new bars so I could lower the front end. That makes the bars appear taller than they otherwise would be. I can email you a pic of me on the bike with the old bars if you want. I hope these help.
(Jeff, sorry about being so lazy - I have been working a lot of hours and did not know if I was going to have time to upload these tonight)
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Tourer
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20 miles west of Chicago. | I ordered a set from HMD this afternoon. Thanks for your help gentlemen, and thanks for the tips on the locating nubs. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1229
Rancho Cucamonga, CA | How much more/less of the mirrors is taken up with them? |
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Cruiser
Posts: 96
Princeton, IL | It is very difficult to use the mirrors without moving your head/body. But again, I am short 5'9", I have a lowered seat and I picked the bars up even higher. Your results may vary!
Edited by SammyJ 2012-03-31 4:11 AM
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Visionary
Posts: 1365
Central Maryland | Man... I was hoping the new bars would've improved the view from the mirrors. Thanks for posting the pictures SammyJ |
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Cruiser
Posts: 96
Princeton, IL | If you are taller and don't have the other mods done you will be just fine. You are welcome for the pics, I hope they helped someone. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 154
Cabot Arkansas | I like the new bars and you have a great looking bike I really like your paint job ! |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 12
GREEN RIVER, WY | im 5-6 and put on arlen ness mirrors in the holes in the cluch and break housing and like them better than the stock mirrors more adjustable |
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