Getting bored with the 14" handlebars, thinking about 18"
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Getting bored with the 14" handlebars, thinking about 18"
I like the 14" bars but I've been toying with the idea to get some 18" bars for the Road King. That would put them up about to the top of my windshield.
Is there any advantage to going with taller bars? I have noticed my shoulders get a little cramped now and then but not sure if new bars will fix that.
Is there any advantage to going with taller bars? I have noticed my shoulders get a little cramped now and then but not sure if new bars will fix that.
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I like the 14" bars but I've been toying with the idea to get some 18" bars for the Road King. That would put them up about to the top of my windshield.
Is there any advantage to going with taller bars? I have noticed my shoulders get a little cramped now and then but not sure if new bars will fix that.
Is there any advantage to going with taller bars? I have noticed my shoulders get a little cramped now and then but not sure if new bars will fix that.
A friend of mine put 18's on his bike and he feels they are too tall.
FWIW I tried 14"s and I think they lasted a day or two before I took them off.
The best height for comfort is either right at or just below shoulder level.IMO
I guess what I'm trying to say is try some 16"s before you go all the way to 18"s.
Just my 2 cents...
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I'd get the cheapest ones I could find at 2" intervals and see what felt best if I were you.
Who knows you may end up like this guy when you're done!!!
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Originally Posted by texashillcountry
You can get bars from a decent price to stupidly expensive.
I'd get the cheapest ones I could find at 2" intervals and see what felt best if I were you.
Who knows you may end up like this guy when you're done!!!
I'd get the cheapest ones I could find at 2" intervals and see what felt best if I were you.
Who knows you may end up like this guy when you're done!!!
Actually thanks for the thought on the 2" increments. Guess I'll look around on CL for a cheap set of 16" to try. I am looking at the burly brand 1-1/4" 18" gorilla bars with a 10" pullback.
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