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I have a 2011 Street Glide, it still has the stock handlebars. I've always felt like I'm leaning forward a bit, it's a little stretch to reach the bars.
What aftermarket bars can I get that would have another inch or so of reach? They wouldn't necessarily have to be taller, in fact, it'd be better if they weren't. Any taller and I'll have to move the mirrors from the fairing to the bars.
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Old 05-09-2019, 08:40 PM
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Khromewerks sweepers, they are 2 inches higher than stock and come back 2”
 
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.... or put a different seat on it. SG seat sits back about 1 1/2" further than the dressers seats. That's why you're reaching.
 
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Or you could loosen the clamps and tilt the bar back a bit and then retighten the clamps ( no $$$) before you spend big bucks on seats and bars.
 
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Khromeworks also make a 2" back bar that is stock height. I have the 2+2 narrow sweeper and they are perfect.
 
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Tbob, did you have to relocate your mirrors with those bars?
 
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Tbob, did you have to relocate your mirrors with those bars?
No sir.
 
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Go to your Harley dealer and ask them. They have exactly what you need with OEM quality chrome.
 
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Thanks guys, just what I needed to know.
 
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Originally Posted by CWOFOR
Or you could loosen the clamps and tilt the bar back a bit and then retighten the clamps ( no $$$) before you spend big bucks on seats and bars.
This is what I did on my 2011 SG. Worked great.
 


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