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Jun 28, 2009 | 07:21 AM

Delmarksman

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Please recommend a taller handlebar

Please recommend a taller handlebar, I have the stock bars with 4.5" pullback risers but would still like a few more inches up. I tried the Streetbob's (IIRC) bars and the 4" (28 to 32) wider make me lean too far at full turn/lock.
The HD catalog does not give spec's.

Yes I know that I wil probably have to get all new cables but that shouldn't be a problem.

I would like to have 2-3" more but,
If I can find something say 6-8" taller, I can remove the pullback's and return my speedo back to it's normal position.

TIA,
Del

Jun 28, 2009 | 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Delmarksman

The HD catalog does not give spec's.

Here's the HD specs:

http://www.harley-davidson.com/pna/p...bmLocale=en_US

Can't go wrong with Nash Gimps if you have time to wait.
http://www.nashmotorcycle.com/index.php?id=parts

Jun 28, 2009 | 12:47 PM

archergodwin

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I like my fat mini apes a lot. You may have had your bars leaned back too far. My personal opinion is that the apes do not follow the fork line, you need to have them moved forward a bit. Check sig pic.... ah crap, I changed sig pic.... check the one here:

Jun 28, 2009 | 12:55 PM

ZeroFiveFour

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I went with the bob mini apes and could not be happier. I have mine tilted back a tad for a comfortable ride.

Cheers,

Tom

Jun 28, 2009 | 07:19 PM

Delmarksman

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Zero, what is the end of grip to end distance on those. I am comfortable with my 28" just want them taller.

Jun 28, 2009 | 07:46 PM

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Fred Kodlin bars look great:

http://www.kodlin.com/frameset_en.htm

Jun 28, 2009 | 08:42 PM

archergodwin

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Originally Posted by Delmarksman

Zero, what is the end of grip to end distance on those. I am comfortable with my 28" just want them taller.

StreetBob bars, end to end are 32"

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Jun 28, 2009 | 09:01 PM

Riley

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Quote:

Originally Posted by archergodwin

My personal opinion is that the apes do not follow the fork line, you need to have them moved forward a bit.

+1

I have my apes tilted forward to match the angle of my sissy bar. Looks very clean, to me.

Jun 28, 2009 | 10:11 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by archergodwin

You may have had your bars leaned back too far. My personal opinion is that the apes do not follow the fork line, you need to have them moved forward a bit.

+1 on this