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Handlebars
I need new bars on my ‘19 FLHCS. I’ve tried repositioning the stock bars. It moved them an inch or so closer but also lowered them. I’ve been all over the inter web looking at bars but I don’t think I have enough info to make a good choice. I need my new bars to come back 2-3” while staying close to the stock height. I’ve measured the stock bars quite a few times after watching how-to videos but I’m not convinced I have it right. I measured 11-1/2” rise and 8-1/2” pullback. I called a two local-ish dealers and both said the part number for the stock bars was 55800677, both said the measurements weren’t in the system, and neither one had a bike they could measure for me. Can anyone tell me if I’m right? I need a starting point before I know what to look for. I figure if if three or four of the smartest people here can measure their bars, then maybe the average will get me close enough. I’m not worried about cables. Already planning on replacing them. |
Originally Posted by Philzy
(Post 17735228)
I need new bars on my ‘19 FLHCS. I’ve tried repositioning the stock bars. It moved them an inch or so closer but also lowered them. I’ve been all over the inter web looking at bars but I don’t think I have enough info to make a good choice. I need my new bars to come back 2-3” while staying close to the stock height. I’ve measured the stock bars quite a few times after watching how-to videos but I’m not convinced I have it right. I measured 11-1/2” rise and 8-1/2” pullback. I called a two local-ish dealers and both said the part number for the stock bars was 55800677, both said the measurements weren’t in the system, and neither one had a bike they could measure for me. Can anyone tell me if I’m right? I need a starting point before I know what to look for. I figure if if three or four of the smartest people here can measure their bars, then maybe the average will get me close enough. I’m not worried about cables. Already planning on replacing them. I too had to get much closer to my bars because I'm vertically challanged. The H-D Reach seat moved me much closer. After that I still needed some pull back and adjusted the handle bars to lean them back somewhat, but this did lower them a tad too much. I added pivoting risers to move them up a little and back even a tad more. Now I can sit upright in the seat and reach the bars in comfort. You did not mention having difficulty reaching the foot controls or the ground, but I had that problem as well. the Reach seat helped with that also, but still had to have my Cherry lowered to be REAL comfortable. |
I can help, but not until Tuesday because I am out of town now. I went through the exact thought process you did, then I went my dealership and measured handlebars on several bikes using the same methodology that I interpreted from the fitment chart. As you noted, most stock handlebars part numbers are not included in this chart. I wrote all of these measurements down in a notepad, but I don't have it with me now.
I will send you my stock handlebar measurements Tuesday, and hopefully others will reply also.
Originally Posted by Philzy
(Post 17735228)
I need new bars on my ‘19 FLHCS. I’ve tried repositioning the stock bars. It moved them an inch or so closer but also lowered them. I’ve been all over the inter web looking at bars but I don’t think I have enough info to make a good choice. I need my new bars to come back 2-3” while staying close to the stock height. I’ve measured the stock bars quite a few times after watching how-to videos but I’m not convinced I have it right. I measured 11-1/2” rise and 8-1/2” pullback. I called a two local-ish dealers and both said the part number for the stock bars was 55800677, both said the measurements weren’t in the system, and neither one had a bike they could measure for me. Can anyone tell me if I’m right? I need a starting point before I know what to look for. I figure if if three or four of the smartest people here can measure their bars, then maybe the average will get me close enough. I’m not worried about cables. Already planning on replacing them. |
Originally Posted by FrankEV
(Post 17736231)
Just wondering, is it your bars or your seat?
You did not mention having difficulty reaching the foot controls or the ground, |
Originally Posted by tx freebird
(Post 17736613)
I can help, but not until Tuesday because I am out of town now. I went through the exact thought process you did, then I went my dealership and measured handlebars on several bikes using the same methodology that I interpreted from the fitment chart. As you noted, most stock handlebars part numbers are not included in this chart. I wrote all of these measurements down in a notepad, but I don't have it with me now.
I will send you my stock handlebar measurements Tuesday, and hopefully others will reply also. I’d measure other bikes myself but the nearest dealer is in Yakima,WA....2+ hours away. They’re not huge and don’t have much of a selection. |
Originally Posted by IanMass
(Post 17730105)
don’t get it |
My Mustang seat moved me way back from stock. I went with the HD Sundowner solo and Grasshopper backrest. Put me forward a bit from stock.
Using stock bars. I am 70 inches tall with 31 inch inseam. Sorry, no measurements. Just info. |
Do your 2 running lights come on automatically when you start your bike or do you have to manually press the switch? My 3 lights (only the center one) are not automatic but my friend's Heritage is when he starts his bike.
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Originally Posted by uklauren
(Post 17741298)
Do your 2 running lights come on automatically when you start your bike or do you have to manually press the switch? My 3 lights (only the center one) are not automatic but my friend's Heritage is when he starts his bike.
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I never turn them off. They’re on when I restart the bike. |
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