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May 30, 2013 | 07:24 PM

danny4456

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Heritage Softail handlebar

Due to ache in between my shoulders on upper back, while riding long distance, I'm going to go with a heritage softail handlebar or 12 inch apes. Anyone install a heritage softail handlebar on a Fatboy lo? What was the cost to have them installed with all the cables? And did it help?

May 30, 2013 | 07:37 PM

Tailsfrommycrib

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You might want to ask your question on the softail forum

May 30, 2013 | 08:50 PM

fdb2007

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Might want to look at a fat mini ape so you can run the wires inside. Might be tough on OEM Heritage bars. You are looking at $6-8 hundred in NC if you have it done and you get decent braided cables. Can't speak for Maine labor rates.

May 30, 2013 | 10:42 PM

uklauren

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Have you thought about moving the bars towards you a little? They come down just enough which brings them closer to you, about an inch or so. Made all the difference to me and no shoulder aches. I can ride all day without pain.

May 30, 2013 | 11:13 PM

IMG2

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I was looking at handlebars at the dealer the other day. The parts guy I spoke to said with bars, new cables, and 6 hours labor to install, including soldering electrical connections $1200 + or -. It's less if you don't have to do cables, which seems to be where the cost comes in.

May 31, 2013 | 12:02 AM

tinmarine

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I put them on my FB (not a lo) and it helps. ALOT. Throttle cable was fine, but had to buy new brake line. EASY swap, can do it yourself in no time.

May 31, 2013 | 08:17 AM

NDBadlands4-2

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I was a little suspect when I bought my Heritage. I had never had a bike with any kind of apes. You will be impressed with the comfort, it is so much better on your back and shoulders.