2018+ Softail Models Breakout

Do you like the stock Heritage bars?

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Old Jul 18, 2025 | 07:29 AM
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Thanks guys. My Lowrider bars showed up today so I’ll fit them over the weekend. Got a Clearview shield arriving a similar time so will post some pics of the new setup.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2025 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by razorbacksrule
I agree I'm 6'2 and bike fits me perfectly couldn't have set it up any better if I tried.
Yep,
 
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Old Jul 19, 2025 | 10:18 AM
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Well that was the quickest bar swap ever. They’ve made it so much quicker with the small plugs on the M8.

The hardest bit was wasting time trying to pull out the non-existent plug for the black and white wires to attach to…

Love the look and the more relaxed riding position.



 

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Old Aug 14, 2025 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by justcruising
I persevered for 12 months with the OEM bars and then fitted some beach bars. Like others, narrow and high just doesn’t work for me either.Couldn’t be happier!

Can I ask what backrest you have? I like it!
 
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Old Aug 14, 2025 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by sped
Can I ask what backrest you have? I like it!
I sourced that off eBay over 7y ago for my previous M8 Deluxe, but can’t locate it anymore 😢

 
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Old Aug 15, 2025 | 08:48 AM
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@justcruising just my luck. I do have the Grasshopper on its way.

Thanks for the quick response.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2025 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Buddy Shagmore
I'm 5'10", the stock bars are very comfy for me, along with a Sundowner seat. I swapped out the stock grips for HD Get A Grip barrel style grips. The setup is perfect for me.
Same deal here! Only, I'm 5'7.5" and shrinking...LOL!! I also threw on a Sundowner seat and the Harley barrel style Get-A-Grips and I can cruise on this bike all day long...


 
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Old Aug 16, 2025 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Gizmo83
They're perfectly fine comfort wise for me. I just wish they were a bigger diameter. Looks like two black licorice twizzlers sticking up in the air especially with the windshield off.

 
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