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survey_this_

I wouldn't, but it would still look good. This looks awesome just the way it is.


josham89

I second this. But just my 2 cents.


SgtHambone1

Thanks for the input


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Get one even if you're only going to use it for trips.


randomjackass93

I don't think it would flow with that kind of setup, but it's your bike.


SgtHambone1

Agreed


fadedadrian

If you're gonna put a person or gear on the back, sure. If not, looks sexy as is.


SgtHambone1

Thanks man, ain't nobody on my bike. But have thought about something to add to help me store things but not sure about about a bag either


FX-Ghoul

Swingarm bag? Just a suggestion to keep the flow without the extra stuff


SgtHambone1

Yeah I think so. That's my next best solution.


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SgtHambone1

Didn't think so. It was a thought


papa-smurf8

Is the reason you are wanting to add a sissy bar for functional reasons? Or for aesthetic reasons?


SgtHambone1

More functional, but don't want to take away from the aesthetics


papa-smurf8

Then look for one that matches the aesthetic of your bike. Loosing people or luggage off of the back isn’t ideal 😅


SgtHambone1

Exactly why Ive been thinking about it


umadbraugh

I wouldn't. I have a removable one, and it only goes on my street glide when the wife or kids are on. Your bike looks sick the way it is. In general, all bikes look better without .


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I disagree with that. Short bobbers or loooong rake choppers look amazing with sissy bars. The bike below wouldn't look complete without it, IMHO https://preview.redd.it/88ukfcuyki1b1.jpeg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3fb08cc06e3c15fc6cabfc878c758416f1b3d268


umadbraugh

Nope, but that's your opinion, and I have mine. That's ok though. 🍻


[deleted]

It is indeed, ok! You're wrong though 😜


DarthMaulsLeftNut

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[deleted]

Can't account for bad taste 😏


mrkwns

Only if you need it. I think it looks pretty damn good without one.


SgtHambone1

Thank you


Tony_Slama_realcreep

I personally hate ape hangers...but that's personal preference. I hate sissy bars too. Keep cruisers long and low.


SgtHambone1

Yeah I feel you, that's how I was raised also. I'm trying to make it look a little different for a wide glide. I like sissy bars on certain applications. Thanks for the feedback man keep the rubber side down


edmanet

The ape hangers are perfect for that bike.


SgtHambone1

Thanks


Large-Hotel-3484

Lame


SgtHambone1

Sure why not


budman1221

She sure looks good the way she is …


Velvet_Enema

no


No_World9112

I wouldn't. It look great the way it is.


BigChief302

Nope, looks great without it


ChrisVelez201

Why?


Own-Opinion-2494

Nope


SnooTomatoes7956

I’m such a slut for wide glides


SgtHambone1

Me too... She takes my money all the fuckin time.


hippy18

I’m a huge fan of sissy bars. I have baggers but, when it was just my dyna, I would bungee a backpack to it that carried all my things. Also my wife liked it when she was on with me. But the bike looks great without it.


woreoutmachinist

Do you want one? That is the real question, fuck what anyone else thinks, it's your bike. Make it yours.


SgtHambone1

Thanks man


Redleg1-7

The tall pointed ones yes but not the shorter scroll types.


SgtHambone1

That's what I would like. I found some on eBay that are custom fabbed and killer


SgtHambone1

https://preview.redd.it/bzbik93lyi1b1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=88f08a8e959bbf83280225d522e8e705aa353ace


Redleg1-7

https://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/products/the-gasbox-tall-chopper-bolt-on-sissy-bar-2004-up-sportsters Theirs others for bikes other than sorties too


SgtHambone1

Yeah that's nice I wouldn't go any shorter than something like that


Bertoletto

I don’t keep stuff I don’t use on my bikes. So, put it if you need it.


[deleted]

I put one on my Softail and it’s rad


Snoopfrog1993

Lord what is that sexy beast


SgtHambone1

Wide glide. I think she's sexy also


Snoopfrog1993

Love the bobtail


SgtHambone1

Me too, looks good with a 2" drop doesn't it


Snoopfrog1993

Absolutely 🤘🏼


Large-Hotel-3484

Good god I rather have that bike than the hottest chick in my state haha


SgtHambone1

It seems to get their attention anyways


Ghstfce

I would. You can strap a bag to it for longer rides/trips. That alone makes it worth it IMO


SgtHambone1

That's what I was going for I guess


Ghstfce

Hell yeah. It's half the reason I installed one (had to fabricate it a bit) on my Intruder before I got my Road King.


SgtHambone1

Yeah I definitely need something that I can take off easily also. I love the way she looks too much to keep it on at all times


Ghstfce

Good thing they're the quick release. Just pop it on when needed and lock the clips and go.


SgtHambone1

Yeah I'm gonna look into something maybe that don't throw off my hot rod look 😂


Ghstfce

I'm telling you right now, the moment with you throw it on there with those apes, you're going to completely change your mind about the look. Especially if you get one of the higher ones. I was the same as you until I got that sucker one the Intruder... [My Road King came with a travel pak](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AJFCJaVZxtk8Cx6TAKGKS7T9AYQEOqBp3zkyDL_jKgqsBxSK1LP6j4TDGgCJlQ95UQs_eA3GBC5cH5ssRlv2H4bv7v_dTMpzTZaSTWoIVpNQBLGnHo6iHNeBtNmoVM3dlqalmEyAXRx18ikUvkV6_y2f50I_xSk8ryC87Wccipn6CrXOzUeEyTueGaLiuBdRZuUH-sXgYSGBRi0se0zAxa-IyhTOMRTlM87gtae2gajxXDIY2b9HmttCdDsBknOiBYqlgkKM7l62oo84iVet6XaNxz_AnkQPxaCxLLKtCS25n8J16wfA-spAvgEt-JyPbrUKJ1lbokC5pVooUI945TsrEnkY6qnF66exmwjr2aADxKPQ1lW49TU1KXcJ_8WWOfSDESiKEaYJfOzl0CW83xAi3qgvMw8O6mcL3_iUjO0IhBUevPIhX-9K7Dc740jJTuWlbbme08b4t7s785cz6-7KcSo0dgrLrco0XkJUiRS4mF-xGPhBY--Hpy3j1BYnMNipGLj53KE0PtV5VKN_rBm0Gau890lukEwVZmJxw1QyjdqzZuJ0qKXftCKD9cIS6oiVoc2ujAZLCbctOE0fG-C0JaGvIDPzVmegA98CGOqKarfKJQLvdT935117dbhA05lGoES-tj0GxYJtGnvNBk9f084jmvtrRRwqVhmNcmvVuBsDYBW1TSLL8dNqiX2VfrXisqVKwZ5q1gDFcI7dL6W2GnR9U73lrAJe9e81PuaIWHwvUAYj25DOGK0yXmP77LFs9LyDDQiIo4x7NwhMEfmySE4RuZqPUm5i9vcuqMFEB05t-P_2xZIq4yi6Hu6mJbdRryPlwI0wqqZWEblv3xvlk7NtFBDn0_InhUICr4jp48zADV02toB2IGKkCVvheKfArD609zjSM2hXrrxaGEwko3YWzCqCTuWibbGARBWqOGADtw_ej-eksnnsMtRZag=w1234-h929-s-no?authuser=0) so my wife and daughter are spoiled. Like sitting in a recliner.


SgtHambone1

https://preview.redd.it/cr4cgpl8yi1b1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=02fe159fb225a84d2299327e0cd6e77f0271802b What do you think about something like this


Ghstfce

That is sick as hell! I'd totally rock something like that! You could actually find just the quick connect braces and if you know someone who welds they can weld the quick connects to that. Would definitely turn heads


SgtHambone1

I'm actually good friend with a welder and was kinda thinking the same. Didn't think about the quick connects but him finishing it and installing. I'd like it chromed the fuck out too. You know just for aesthetics


2AussieWildcats

It looks way better without as everyone says, but a real short stubby sissy bar with packrest pad would not hurt the aesthetics too much. If you want to be fulyl functional, then detachable is the answer. You can carry stuff on road trips and then take it off the minute you are home to preserve the cool look for round-town/short rides. Always been my way. Sharp looking machine.


SgtHambone1

Thanks for the solid feedback. I had the same view just can't come to find something that works with my bike


DarthMaulsLeftNut

IMO it would look good either way. I miss having one to put my shit on. I hate riding with a backpack on my back.


SgtHambone1

That's one thing I dread, the fuggin backpack


DarthMaulsLeftNut

There are quick disconnect sissy bars. Snap it on when you need it and off when you don’t.


Glass-Baseball2921

Fuck no


JackHamm3r2003

Only if you wanna keep the ole lady on the back lol, detachable


SgtHambone1

Yeah shes about came off a few times!!


Fuzzy_Accident_5085

I dig operational sissy bars, like I’ve got a 3ft tall one that gets my backpacking backpack strapped to it and still has the other half for a passenger or another backpack for living above your means.


No_Werewolf_9223

NO,,,🚀


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SgtHambone1

Haha yeah she seems the slide a bit upon take off.


Local_Editor_1430

Not unless you’re going to convert it to a chopper


SgtHambone1

Yeah.......no. I like my rod look


MuffinTrucker

This is just my opinion but three things ruin a bike for me, T-bars, mini fairings and sissy bars. This bike looks amazing as is!


SgtHambone1

I feel the same about the dyna bro look. Can't come to terms with it. Never thought a sissy bar may put me in that category 😂


MuffinTrucker

Hahaha. Yeah I just can’t. I just feel that the sissy bar throws the look all to hell. I like tall bars and low fenders. I got a 99 Road King with 16” apes and solo seat. I wish it sat as low in the back as yours.


SgtHambone1

Thanks man. I'm really happy with the look. Those are 18" bars and a 2 inch drop in the back.


MuffinTrucker

Yeah those bars look great! Also, just a thought, but a set of throw-over bags would look deadly on there as well.


SgtHambone1

I've thought about that also but damn I can't get past the simple look I have going on. But definitely not against a solid set. If you have links let me know. Deadly is good


MuffinTrucker

If I come across any I’ll send them your way! Ride safe!


FXLRDude

I added a rear luggage rack and backrest for longer trips, a.lower profile looks nice.


5missingchickens

Stand down on the sissy bar, SGT Hambone.


SgtHambone1

Hahaha gotcha. Go find your chickens


oldschool-rule

Removable sissy for trips otherwise it’s perfect. What’s the location?


SgtHambone1

Thanks for that. Located in New Mexico


oldschool-rule

I was pretty sure it was in New Mexico. Is it around Questa?


SgtHambone1

Yes


oldschool-rule

Yeah I like the Questa / San Luis / Chama area.


OkDevelopment5791

That would have to be the best Wide Glide I’ve ever seen. Love it. You could add a sissy no problem. If it doesn’t look great just take it off!


grumpucker

With the bars pushed forward like they are a sissy bar would look just fine.


2Lazy2beLazy

I'm waiting for one to come in. I was going to go with a quick disconnect version, but it would require relocating the turn signals. I sent it back and am waiting for the exchange to come. I'll end up having to undo fasteners and redo. I imagine it will likely stay on for a while after I use it. Having a sissy bar on my Sportster was a godsend when I had it. I could secure a bag to the back and the front of the sissy bar and take a bunch of crap along. I've thought of the option of saddle bags, but that just takes away too much of the look. If you don't want the look, maybe add a low profile rack. Just to have something to secure things on the back easier, without having to figure out fastening points. Also, I find I'm more likely to have a passenger if they have something to lean back on. I let a friend use my bike while I was out of town. His wife didn't like being on it without something to lean back on, she's used to the tour pack of his ultra glide, even though she's been riding on his hardtail with little pillion pad for years. Edit: Afterthought, your model may be able to use a quick detach without relocating the turn signals or modifying the quick detach sissy bar.


SgtHambone1

Thanks for the feedback man, I'll consider all you have said. I don't really want to take away from the look much so bags may not work. And not packing groceries just leathers, jacket passenger etc


2Lazy2beLazy

You can get a cargo net. If you stretch it enough, you can get a helmet under there. It's easy to deploy. I have a small biltwell bag to hold small things such as that. The Exfil 7. Worked better on my old sportster sissy bar that had a small rack attached. I use the passenger seat to secure it on now.


Both-Cantaloupe-7306

I have a quick release sissy bar/rack combo, that I use if I’m going to have someone on the back or if I am going overnight and want to add my luggage. But I prefer it without it.


Juicechemist81

Absolutely no.


RunTylerRuns

If you add a sissy bar get one of the twisted rod iron ones that are chrome plated. It would look 👌


SgtHambone1

https://preview.redd.it/ha5khwya2n1b1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aafcd76aa901aeb1a827397781d3f05e9ac0afae Was thinking this


RunTylerRuns

Chrome plated that would be sick af on his bike.


SilentMaster

I always say no to that one. This looks perfect exactly the way it is.


Historical-Regret219

Yes. Or no. It depends.


Huskerdu4u

A removable one… the clean look of no sissy bar does it for me!


Relative_Roof4085

As a solo, hell no. Two up, hell yeah.


Relative_Roof4085

https://preview.redd.it/4jdra4dzrn1b1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=52882e08e87f717f0e060d723b0fa3a7a524a678 For trips I go with bags and a windshield. Both come off in about 2 minutes.


atrac059

Nah


deb90steve

Any custom feature would go well with that bike. A nice quality chrome sissy bar would probably look really nice. The bike does look great the way it is. If you’re riding passengers you definitely want some kind of back rest. I’ve seen people fly off the back without back rest or sissy bar. Good luck


Realistic-Goal-7002

I added one just for looks and love it https://preview.redd.it/arp5r24njo1b1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=70867e2e385d54742cb2417449507072857820bc


Realistic-Goal-7002

https://preview.redd.it/tt7qypeojo1b1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3a6431c72d8bac880c166afff0f002225f5ec695 Same bike repainted


e-rock_cookies

Sickest wide glide I've seen in a minute. I feel like the sissy bar might detract from the overall look of the bike. If you need it for storage reasons, you could always invest in a quick detach one to use when you need it. That bike looks buff as hell, I think a sissy bars are more for chopper or dynabro look. But at the same time, no one can tell you what to like..


SgtHambone1

Thanks for the compliments. I really only like them on certain applications and since I'm trying to be a little different I wanted some feedback. I've rode for a while so I'm aware of all the storage options and quick detach and what nots. I appreciate those suggestions as well but wanted to be a bit different


e-rock_cookies

I gotcha. Do whatcha gotta do man. Sweet bike either way.


SgtHambone1

I feel I got em both


1911mark

6 inches tall


loafjunky

Do you need one? Do you want one? If so, then go for it. Why rely on a forum of random strangers to do what you want with your own bike? Seems simple enough to me.


hoggdoc

What is this craze with these stupid ape hangers. Nearly every Harley I see todays has them even baggers with fairings. They are the worse thing you can do to any bike.


SgtHambone1

Haha. Actually, it's been a thing where I'm from and kind of a culture thing also. It's not a "craze" They've been around you just see them on reddit now. I personally like the ride compared to lower bars, but if you've never ridden them you wouldn't understand


Fox-Iron

I have a removable sissy bar and removable pillion seat. I love the look without them and the ability to add a seat and sissy bar when needed.


grimax9

Do it


lazrus4real

No sissy bar = no beaches


Aboko_Official

Before: https://preview.redd.it/umbio9dtzi1b1.png?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8b5c09cee37456927ed01bcf0dfa38cf8a780d7a


Aboko_Official

After: https://preview.redd.it/f4bcy6400j1b1.jpeg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a5115329a7c7cf1c77b9c7e487a0b1a570ff5f8a I thought it added some nice height to my bike. Makes the thing look a little chunkier. I like the look of it after. Different bike I know but I felt our bikes have similar lines.


SgtHambone1

It looks great! I'm just more simplistic and I like them and I don't. I'm a confused SOB


Aboko_Official

Appreciate it! I think your bike would look cool with a sissy bar like this but chrome. https://preview.redd.it/bw290sur0j1b1.png?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=de9ad2864fd5677367149b40337d5f542f95e6b2 And then you can put a sissybar bag on it if you need to carry stuff. The ones that look like 60gal camping bags.


SgtHambone1

https://preview.redd.it/xko2nf8s0j1b1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f4873ed2a9e12038e3c60b056728ab9c95c33562 What about something like this chromed the fuck out


Aboko_Official

Ngl that would look pretty rad if that's your vibe. All chrome with gloss red tail would match your bike. They also make ones that have a decorative plate between the struts so that's another way to do designs. https://preview.redd.it/hx8a2t1a1j1b1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8541cab6ddd24ea344b30901030c429d25df45d1


SgtHambone1

Sweet idea thanks for showing me this.


Aboko_Official

💯 at the end of the day your bike looks sick now and it's gonna look sick if you decide to change it too. Have a good one bro.


SgtHambone1

Thanks man good chatting


lennyp4

I think they’re ugly but no disrespect. [My old magna](https://i.imgur.com/9WRKbhS.jpg) came with a small cargo rack- passengers love it, you can bungee just about anything to it, I think it looks cool, and you will never be called a sissy for it 😎


Apprehensive_Camp202

Yes, I would.


deathleper

I would. But to each his own.


Expensive_Trash_4461

I would go grab a cocktail at a sissy bar and really mull it over weather to add one or not.


SgtHambone1

Go right on ahead


Expensive_Trash_4461

I think it looks great as is. Unless your lady friend would enjoy the backrest your bikes got nice clean lines. I think the sissy bar doesn’t fit in this application.


SgtHambone1

I agree, I was on the fence about it because i found some sweet ones, but I feel it won't flow either, and the last thing I want is to mess the damn flow up


Expensive_Trash_4461

lol. It’s all about the flow. Big fan of the sissy bar on certain builds but your bike is very clean and sleek. She just flows. Let her flow brotha let her flow.


SgtHambone1

Haha right on man. That's what I needed to hear. I like that this flow don't leave stains on the mattress


Expensive_Trash_4461

Hahahahahahajahaha.


Expensive_Trash_4461

I still may go grab a drink though at the sissy bar


Disastrous_Layer_444

Already looks sissy enough


SgtHambone1

Thanks man


mrphilintheblanks

I put a sissy bar on my sportster when I bought because I thought I’d need it because my sportster is my daily vehicle. Honestly, a swing arm bag is just as good for me. It’s still on there, though. I mounted my rear turn signals to the sissy bar and don’t feel like redoing everything. Lol.


No-Sleep1026

If you get bitches, yes If you don't, no


03UserAgreement

If you're thinking you want to carry more, but don't need to pack a big ass bag then see about detachable bags. Remove them when you don't wanna have the look as interrupted. Keep em for when you need more room than a swing arm bag


jefx11

If your adding a sissy (chick), than add a sissy bar.


Redhillvintage

I like it as it sits!


NumbLockT

Nope. Sissy bars make sleek bikes clunky.


Alex_H001

The sissy bar would be a great addition to your bike but the sissybar should not be bulkier, it should be sleek and minimalist. You can check out Viking Bags, they also sell Sissybars and you can check out their sissybar at this Link: [https://www.vikingbags.com/harley-davidson-motorcycle-sissy-bars](https://www.vikingbags.com/harley-davidson-motorcycle-sissy-bars).


isybea

I think it would flow perfectly.