I am looking for a replacement handlebar for my '02 fatboy to reduce some of that neck/shoulder pain I get on long rides with stock bars. I've read that the Heritage Classic bar 56623-99 is a lowcost option and that no cables changes are needed. Any of you guys using these on Fatboys and like them.

 

I haven't got a Fatboy, but the Heritage and the Fatboy are the same bike. The bars are great. Part of your problem could be wind. I'm not sure if your running a windshield or not. The Heritage wind shield is huge and eliminates any force on the upper body and discomfort I use to get on the 90 FXR without a windshield.

The bars are an easy fix and may be your answer outside of a windshield.

 

I put Heritage bars on an 06 Deluxe. The only changes were, I needed a longer throttle cable and the front brake line had to be moved. Very easy. I sit alot straighter and NO back pain.



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you may want to consider new risers instead. i have 04 fatboy and installed 4.5 pullback risers. no cable change needed and was done in 1/2 hour. made the ride much easier on my back and shoulders.
i can send pics if you like just let me know.
bill

 

If you dont mind posting some pics and possibly the part numbers that you used it would be a great help.. I just purchased a 2003 Fatboy this weekend and the bars are the only thing I want to change. I am 6'3" and feel a little bent forward with the stock bars.

 

here is a link to the risers i bought.
http://www.jpcycles.com/productdetail.aspx?PID=5000370

i can send pics if you give me an email

good luck
bill

 

Thanks, PM sent with my Email address.

 

you got mail

 

billfitt,

Thanks for the pics, compared them with my bike and it looks like they will do what I want. Good price to, ordered them already cant wait to try them out.

Any issues that I may have with installing them?

 

no none at all. just remember to cover the tank with a blanket. don't want to scratch it!

maybe took me 1/2 to 1 hour to do it.

bill