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looking for all options on what people have done.
 
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Burleigh Bars Australia
They are 2" thick, 8" rise, and a little narrower then stock but not much, they are specially made for the breakout with speedo mounting integrated into the bars.
They are very comfortable on the long rides as you do not have to reach.
 
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I know I hate how wide they are and I'm sure it's because the front end is heavier but damn, my last drag bars were 4-6" shorter on each end. Plus, after a long, all day ride last Saturday, my shoulders were sore with that wide spread. If I had the money, I'd get it fixed.

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Just got my Todd's 10" Strip Bars two days ago, so not on the bike yet, but just for a mock up look pretty comfortable. I know they are technically "apes", but at only ten inches they're not too high and have a narrower width and shorter reach. Might just be the perfect blend of comfort and style ( I'll post pice when I have them on ).
 
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I really love the look of the stock bars. The view from the back is awesome but the reach isn't great. I find my back aching. It would be good if a beach-bar style bend could be put in to bring the grips a bit closer.
 
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Anybody have any idea why the CVO bars and riser are different than the standard breakout other than just differentiation of product.
 
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Originally Posted by Jersey Drew
looking for all options on what people have done.
I originally was going for the "reduced reach" BO replacement bars, but ended up going with the HD mini-apes. They bring your reach up and back for a more natural seating position. They're actually the same width at the grips as the OE drag bars, but it's less strain on your back & shoulders. Here's a shot a friend took of me from his car showing the position of the grips with the mini-apes installed on the Breakout.
 
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Burleigh Bars Australia
They are 2" thick, 8" rise, and a little narrower then stock but not much, they are specially made for the breakout with speedo mounting integrated into the bars.
They are very comfortable on the long rides as you do not have to reach.
they do look fantastic but at $1k i'm going to pass.
 
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they do look fantastic but at $1k i'm going to pass.
That's $1K Australian, these days is about US$700
 
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Originally Posted by FurryOne
I originally was going for the "reduced reach" BO replacement bars, but ended up going with the HD mini-apes. They bring your reach up and back for a more natural seating position. They're actually the same width at the grips as the OE drag bars, but it's less strain on your back & shoulders. Here's a shot a friend took of me from his car showing the position of the grips with the mini-apes installed on the Breakout.
You have a side picture with mini apes? Love em on my Sporty, just wondering how they look on the Breakout
 


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