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Old Nov 19, 2015 | 01:05 PM
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I have a Ultra Limited on order & I would like to order handlebars that better fit me . I am 5' 7" & I am looking at any pullback handlebar options. I know HD has the Reach bars but I would like to consider another proven option that someone else may have already tried & weigh the pros & cons. I am looking to stay below the faring & closer to me than stock by 2 or more inches.
 

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Wouldn't it be great if it were that easy.
 
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The Road King High Pullback bars will probably work for you - they worked for me, I rolled them back and have a very comfortable ride.
 
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Look at Heli Bars. Some people don't like the looks of them, but they're fully adjustable. I love mine. If you change seats and it moves you, just re-adjust your bars. The con is they're more expensive. I've had mine on the my RK for about 6 months and they have been flawless. No issues with the chrome or anything coming loose.
 

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Originally Posted by JoeG63
I have a Ultra Limited on order & I would like to order handlebars that better fit me . I am 5' 7" & I am looking at any pullback handlebar options. I know HD has the Reach bars but I would like to consider another proven option that someone else may have already tried & weigh the pros & cons. I am looking to stay below the faring & closer to me than stock by 2 or more inches.
I have a 14 limited and went with Krome Werks 2+2 narrow sweepers and love them, pull back 2 inches and raise 2 inches, still below fairing.

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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by King-a-ling
Look at Heli Bars. Some people don't like the looks of them, but they're fully adjustable. I love mine. If you change seats and it moves you, just re-adjust your bars. The con is they're more expensive. I've had mine on the my RK for about 6 months and they have been flawless. No issues with the chrome or anything coming loose.
Would you post several pics of your Heli-Bars? Would love to get a real-life look at them.
 
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The Wild1 Chubby WO578 worked great for me on the SG. I'm the same height as you with T-Rex arms.
 
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Originally Posted by hdgzr
would you post several pics of your heli-bars? Would love to get a real-life look at them.
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Originally Posted by Whynotsmitty
The Wild1 Chubby WO578 worked great for me on the SG. I'm the same height as you with T-Rex arms.
Second the 578's. 5'7" and they are a definite improvement.
 
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Originally Posted by Whynotsmitty
The Wild1 Chubby WO578 worked great for me on the SG. I'm the same height as you with T-Rex arms.
Do they bring the controls closer & by how much, Also are they taller & do they re
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