General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Torn between two handlebars...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 6, 2018 | 02:47 PM
  #1  
Krugermeier's Avatar
Krugermeier
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 383
Likes: 25
From: South Carolina
Default Torn between two handlebars...

My Fatboy has mid apes I have been meaning to change since I got the bike. They leave me with a "pelvic slouch" when I ride. I found these two different handlebars from KST customs that are pretty much the styles I am looking for. My reason for changing the bars is to purely eliminate slouch. When I sit on the stock Deluxes and other Softails of today at the dealer, they are very comfortable. Here are the two different bars -

https://www.kstkustoms.com/collectio...cts/bar-hopper

https://www.kstkustoms.com/collectio.../products/king

I think my bike would look better with the "King" bars, but the "Barhoppers" look more comfortable. What do you guys think? Risers necessary? What's the best route for me to take if I want to make my bike more comfortable for posture?
 
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2018 | 02:57 PM
  #2  
Buster's Avatar
Buster
Tourer
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 380
Likes: 272
From: Lebanon Missouri
Default



I'm 6'3 " 240 . KST Barhoppers on an 08 fxdf.
very comfortable for me ,
 

Last edited by Buster; Dec 6, 2018 at 03:00 PM. Reason: Add photos
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2018 | 04:56 PM
  #3  
Hey Man's Avatar
Hey Man
Seasoned HDF Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 10,277
Likes: 7,756
From: West Central FL
Default

If those were my only choices I'd go with the slightly taller ones. You got any pics of the "mini apes?"
 
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2018 | 05:07 PM
  #4  
Krugermeier's Avatar
Krugermeier
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 383
Likes: 25
From: South Carolina
Default

Originally Posted by Hey Man
If those were my only choices I'd go with the slightly taller ones. You got any pics of the "mini apes?"
they are THICK


 
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2018 | 05:16 PM
  #5  
upflying's Avatar
upflying
Seasoned HDF Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 35,725
Likes: 38,316
From: Post Falls, ID
Default

Originally Posted by Vallejo Don


I'm 6'3 " 240 . KST Barhoppers on an 08 fxdf.
very comfortable for me ,
Cute dog, been by that turnout many times, US 50 at Echo Summit
 
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2018 | 05:25 PM
  #6  
kngpn's Avatar
kngpn
Seasoned HDF Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 10,562
Likes: 5,148
From: Robbm sucks
Default

On looks alone I like the top option Bar hopper bars better.
 
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2018 | 08:08 PM
  #7  
Warrant's Avatar
Warrant
Road Warrior
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 1,817
Likes: 342
From: Okanagan, BC
Default

King bars look like the winner to me.
Why not try sitting on the bike, close your eyes, put your hands in your virtual sweet spot and have a buddy take a pic, or measure from what you have.
Handlebar position is very personal in so many ways, take your time to get it right.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
moefoties
Touring Models
26
Apr 20, 2020 06:18 PM
imboden
Softail Models
3
Apr 15, 2012 09:24 AM
DrWalkinboner
Softail Models
11
Jul 25, 2010 10:05 AM
ShadowOSMC
Softail Models
12
Jun 5, 2010 01:40 AM
BONES206
Dyna Glide Models
11
Mar 7, 2009 08:39 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:39 AM.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE