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Old 08-31-2014, 10:26 PM
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Wondering what everyone here has done for comfort. Choices seem limited for the Customs and what I need is 2" more rise with maybe 3" more pullback.

Any suggestions are appreciated!
 
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Old 08-31-2014, 11:58 PM
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I put bars from a Low on mine. Gave a bit more rise, pull back and they're a touch wider. Not much change in any of the 3 but combined they make a difference.
 
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It mainly depends on your height and weight. I put old-school buckhorns with 8" rise and 6.5" pullback and they are much more comfortable that stockers. I have been doing 450+ miles day trips with this setup and no lower back pain or tired arms! Check my signature pic to have an idea how they look.
 
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I don't know exactly what you have but I put a set of standard 883 bars on my wives 883 Custom and it made a world of difference for her and all the cables and brake lines reached. (Just barley but they worked fine)
 
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Old 09-03-2014, 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by trmac
I put bars from a Low on mine. Gave a bit more rise, pull back and they're a touch wider. Not much change in any of the 3 but combined they make a difference.
Same here, but still not perfect.




I just bought beach bars, with yet more pullback, still have to install them.
 
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Old 09-03-2014, 05:18 AM
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Can't go wrong with pullbacks (buckhorns), feel a loot more natural in reach
 
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