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What bars for a fatty - 5/10/2008 6:15:04 PM

txfatboyz

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I am looking at changing my bars on my 07 fatty.
I keep getting shoulder and lower back pain with the stock bars.
I changed the seat to the sidekick.
I am 6'4" and feel like im reaching for the stock bars.
I am looking at either the mini apes or the street slammer bars from HD.

My question is for any of you taller riders that have done this switch wich bars do you recommend?

Thanks.

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RE: What bars for a fatty - 5/10/2008 6:22:15 PM

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I have an 06 fatty and I'm 6'1 and i chose to go with the slammers. What a difference. Good luck with your choice. Ray

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RE: What bars for a fatty - 5/10/2008 6:25:06 PM

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let me tell you what i did. bars from a street bob on mine. no more pain for me,and no cables to change at all. They are mini apes . perfect for me. and cheap to buy.Ask in the dyna section and i bet someone will sell you some real cheap. Best of luck. east install too . Works well with my mustache bar too. nice to stretch the legs out when you want.

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RE: What bars for a fatty - 5/10/2008 6:30:38 PM

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I put 12.5 wild1 chubbys on mine,no more pain.Very comfortable better handling and maneuverability,atleast for me.I'm 6'1,also you can change riding positions very easily.
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RE: What bars for a fatty - 5/10/2008 6:40:33 PM

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Im 5'11'' and was thinking about the Carlini cleansweeps for mine. just havent made the call, yet.

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RE: What bars for a fatty - 5/10/2008 6:42:56 PM

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I am 6'3" and had the same problem. I solved it with a simple set of pullback risers. Brought the bars up a few and back towards me. Stock bars, no cable issues and took only an hour to put on. Now the position is perfect. Search the forum for my origional post, it was back about three weeks.

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RE: What bars for a fatty - 5/10/2008 7:15:58 PM

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Glad to hear about the cables BD. I'm putting on 4.5" pullbacks tomorrow. I'll let you know how it works out.

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RE: What bars for a fatty - 5/10/2008 7:23:20 PM

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the problem with the '07 & '08 FatBoys are they have true 1 1/4" bars.... no risers available as of yet. changing the bars and risers is the only solution. probably means changing cables too.

good luck!!

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RE: What bars for a fatty - 5/10/2008 7:34:02 PM

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Not sure about the 4.5 risers, mine were 3.5. You may have to move a few things.

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RE: What bars for a fatty - 5/10/2008 7:46:23 PM

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If your going with apes, go with full size (not mini). Go 12.5 at a minimum. You will have to change cables, but it will be worth it. You could even go 16 or 18. Mine are 12.5, but I'm 6'0. You may want to go taller. Mine are way more comfy than stock.

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RE: What bars for a fatty - 5/11/2008 6:40:46 AM

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You really have to feel whats best for you, stupid answer, but everyone has a different opinion as a result of hight, weight, body type, riding style, around town, long distance,,,etc. You really have to sit on a few.

Because I am a cheap BStrd, and the dealer wanted about $700 to change out cables, and install mini apes on my 05 fatboy, I ended up buying the chrome heritage bars($50), and replaced just the brake line with stainless($60).all other cables fit fine...the best $110 I have spent on the bike, but like I said, and we all know, it is preference. I can't figure out how some people ride a few hundred miles with some of the bar setups they have, but they all love em....I like the heritage bars, and then you will see the heritage guys wanting to change those out..
long winded, but my opinion,,,good luck

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RE: What bars for a fatty - 5/11/2008 6:42:35 AM

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i really like apes on fatboys and deluxes. i put some 12" apes on my bike after seeing some on these bikes, but i just dont think they fit the look of a night train. a fatboy or deluxe tho, they are perfect!!

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RE: What bars for a fatty - 5/11/2008 7:04:29 AM

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I am putting Heritage bars on mine, gonna do the swap next week.

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RE: What bars for a fatty - 5/11/2008 4:40:22 PM

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I sat on my bike and held my hands where I would feel comfortable and measured them in comparison to the stock location of the grips. My measurements were back 2", up 1" and width about the same. Then I called Wild1 and told them what I was looking for and they matched me up with the W518. Everybody has a different preference for what they consider a comfortable position but this method worked real well for me. I bought blems for a substantial discount and the blemish was the size of a pin tip on the underside of the bars. Hope that helps.

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RE: What bars for a fatty - 5/11/2008 5:31:03 PM

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With your height, I would assume that you also have very long arms. My arms are pretty long and I have Cubbies 504 bars and love them, they are lower than stock a bit wider. I would say that they are a Semi-beach bar and very comfortable.

Chris

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RE: What bars for a fatty - 5/11/2008 5:41:45 PM

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Im 6' 3" and have the Wild Ones 504 and really like them, but I also have a C & C seat that lowered me at least an inch. But if you want more height I would go with the 518 unless you are set on Apes.

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RE: What bars for a fatty - 5/11/2008 5:57:57 PM

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I'm only 5'9" and the street slammers are plenty comfortable, and look really good. I haven't been on a trip that was more than three hours at a time, but up to that amount of time I haven't had any trouble. I've got a friend your size with Wild1 chubbies that wook well for him. He went with a higher riser and more pullback than mine.

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