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Paul Yaffe Monkey Bars vs. Wild One 577

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Default Paul Yaffe Monkey Bars vs. Wild One 577

Hello everyone!


I have been a long time follower of HD Forums! I'm having a tough time deciding on which bars to purchase. I'm trying decide between Paul Yaffe 12" Monkey Bars or 12" Wild Ones 577. I love the look of the monkey bars but I'm a little concerned that there isn't going to be a enough pull back.


I'm 5'6", 160 pounds with a 30-31" sleeve length, 28-29" inseam. I currently ride a 2015 HD Street Glide Special in Charcoal Pearl. I'm having the upperback/neck pain/burning sensation after only riding about 15-20 minutes. I've attached a picture of me on my old 2012 Street Glide as a reference (reaching forward, rounded shoulders).


From my research, it looks like the Yaffe bars have a pull back of 9" and the WO577's have a pull back of 11-14". I've been unable to locate specs on the pullback of the stock bars.


Does anyone with similar descriptors have the Paul Yaffe bars on their Street Glide? How is the reach? Can the Yaffe bars be pulled enough to get a similar pullback of the WO577? Or maybe should I go 10"?


Any help you guys/girls could help would be much appreciated on this very expensive decision! Thanks!
 
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