Installing 2" Pullback Bars FLHTK (Pics included)
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 177
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From: Wpg
Thanks for the great write up and pics. I have no intention of changing my bars but the steps to do it will help for other things.
Much appreciated. These are the type of posts that makes this forum worth joining.
Much appreciated. These are the type of posts that makes this forum worth joining.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 102
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From: Cape Cod
I too am looking to get my bars closer to me. I've never changed out the bars on anything I've had before and was/am a bit hesitant on doing it. After looking at this write-up and all the pics that go along with it, I'm going to do the bars myself.
I have a Tri-Glide also so I'll wait until G Pa lets us know how his swap went before I do mine.
Thanks to everyone who had input on this post. Your write-ups and tips make it easier for all of us who want to do the swap.
I have a Tri-Glide also so I'll wait until G Pa lets us know how his swap went before I do mine.
Thanks to everyone who had input on this post. Your write-ups and tips make it easier for all of us who want to do the swap.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Blaine, WA
Do these bars simply move the grip position back 2"? I like the stock bar height, the wrist angle is also just about right but I would like to move them back about 2" - a slight height increase might be ok but not really after any higher, in fact a little lower might be good too. I find that with the cruise set, if I sit up to where I want to be then my knuckles just touch the back of the grips.
Stage I
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 1
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From: Vancouver
I'm wanting to leave my fairing mirrors as is but I'm also wanting an additional 2" of pullback but without additional height. However looking at the angle of the OEM bars and the limited adjustment between the tank and the fairing, I don't see how you could get any more pullback without a proportional increase in the height of the bars. The angle of the bars is pretty much set, so unless there was a bar set with curved uprights I don't think it's doable.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 142
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From: Tulsa
Great write up, I did mine last night, and ran into one problem (operator error) I can't find where to plug the left side heated grip wires into. Can ya help a brother out?
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From: FLA
I'm wanting to leave my fairing mirrors as is but I'm also wanting an additional 2" of pullback but without additional height. However looking at the angle of the OEM bars and the limited adjustment between the tank and the fairing, I don't see how you could get any more pullback without a proportional increase in the height of the bars. The angle of the bars is pretty much set, so unless there was a bar set with curved uprights I don't think it's doable.
I left my mirrors on, there's no problem with vision.