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Old 07-10-2019, 01:44 AM
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just got myself a 2012 soft tail slim im 6,2'' tall wondering to get taller bars any suggestions cheers MDog.
 
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Old 07-10-2019, 06:36 AM
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Are you looking for suggestions on:

“what are good quality brands”
”how tall can I go with stock cables and lines”
”what styles are most popular”
”should I change bushings/go with polyurethane”

Or maybe something else?

You’ll find you get more helpful/accurate responses if you ask a specific question.

Also, this forum is specific to 2018+ Softails. While it doesn’t really matter for random handlebar questions, anything else (technical, etc.) would be better in the Softail model area.

And welcome to the forum.
 
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Old 07-13-2019, 06:27 AM
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i asked a clear question on taller bars not hard to understand
 
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Originally Posted by Murray Gardner
i asked a clear question on taller bars not hard to understand
Judging from the vast number of responses you got, maybe it was...

Good luck getting help - with that attitude.
 
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Originally Posted by Murray Gardner
just got myself a 2012 soft tail slim im 6,2'' tall wondering to get taller bars any suggestions cheers MDog.
I'm 6' on a Lowrider and changed to the Street Bob handlebars, I love them. No wire mods were needed.
 
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I didnt realise you Yanks were so sensitive porkster had no trouble understanding the question he gave me feedback that was most helpfull,perhaps your attitude might be stopping you some people just like a simple answer from a simple question but i did take on all your comments and im sure you have a wealth of knowledge you have a great day and dont take too much offense from us **** stirring Aussies
 
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Thanks for your helpfull reply cheers Murray
 
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I just bought a Slim, I'm putting Heritage Bars on it....But I'm just 5'11"
 
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I went with the Fat Chizeled bars on my Heritage. Supposedly the same height as stock (12") but they sure look and feel taller. I wanted something more narrow than stock. I had to get wire extensions and new clutch cable and brake line as well. I'm 6'2" and these work good for me.



 
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I went with the Fat Chizeled bars on my Heritage. Supposedly the same height as stock (12") but they sure look and feel taller. I wanted something more narrow than stock. I had to get wire extensions and new clutch cable and brake line as well. I'm 6'2" and these work good for me.



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