need help finding bars
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Cruiser
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need help finding bars
I have a 14 wg and long rides my lower back starts to hurt and I feel hunched over when I ride. I have stock bars and risers. I would like to have my hand position higher but not quite as high as a mini ape. And I don't like the look of the big t bars on the club style bikes. I thought maybe switchback bars with a 2 inch pullback riser. Any suggestions?
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I'd echo the above poster. The stock mini apes that came with my Street Bob had a perfect height and good wrist position. In my case of being 5'7 I found the reach to be a little long in tight situations but comfort was great. You can also pick them up dirt cheap since so many people replace them.
I bought Wild 1 8" pull back drag bars. Close to the same end height of my mini apes but closer to my body. Of course with a one piece design you lose the ability to adjust.
I bought Wild 1 8" pull back drag bars. Close to the same end height of my mini apes but closer to my body. Of course with a one piece design you lose the ability to adjust.
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At that height, I wouldn't go any less than a mini-ape. Especially with a sundowner seat. Those really add to your seat height.
Tourer
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I myself was looking at the Flanders bars for my 09 Superglide. I understand risers mess with the speedo position if you try to use those Rivco's.
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/AmericanMotorcycles/Handlebars/Super_Street/Super_Glide.html
I'll post how I like them soon as they come in
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/AmericanMotorcycles/Handlebars/Super_Street/Super_Glide.html
I'll post how I like them soon as they come in
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I have a 14 wg and long rides my lower back starts to hurt and I feel hunched over when I ride. I have stock bars and risers. I would like to have my hand position higher but not quite as high as a mini ape. And I don't like the look of the big t bars on the club style bikes. I thought maybe switchback bars with a 2 inch pullback riser. Any suggestions?
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Sorry, forgot the link:
https://www.helibars.com/product/hor...ftails-fatboys
If you're interested in getting the exact right fit these are the ones.
https://www.helibars.com/product/hor...ftails-fatboys
If you're interested in getting the exact right fit these are the ones.