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Old 05-15-2019, 04:22 PM
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I've researched so much, I need to be in a bar. I need to get my arms out a bit so, I've narrowed in down to WO578 10" Bagger Appers or Khrome Werks 12" Bobbers. 2017 Ultra Limited...any advice?
 
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Old 05-16-2019, 07:16 AM
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I don't have any advice... I ran a set of the WO578's on my ultra for about a year and they were fine. The best part was not having to extend anything. Later I swapped them out for WO577 12.5" and I like those a lot better. Needed an extended clutch and brake line and the wire extension.
 
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I just did 10" KST Mayhems on mine. Look like the Yaffe Monkey bars but about half the price. If you don't need the heated grips cut the black plug before running your wires, makes it way easier to pull. The 10's put me right where I wanted to be, took my hands up and forward but I am still behind the fairing. hope that helps. Here is a pic of the bars when I got them done.
 
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Originally Posted by Guitarman_sg

I just did 10" KST Mayhems on mine. Look like the Yaffe Monkey bars but about half the price. If you don't need the heated grips cut the black plug before running your wires, makes it way easier to pull. The 10's put me right where I wanted to be, took my hands up and forward but I am still behind the fairing. hope that helps. Here is a pic of the bars when I got them done.
Two things...first Thanks Guitarman for the reply. I just ordered the 10" KST Six Bend Kickers. I'm too old for pointed objects. Also, I'm assuming you're a guitar player. I play bass. Thanks again.
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12" bars are right in the middle of the stock mirrors, so be sure to consider that. I'm 5'10" and wish I went with 14" bars instead of 12"

you can run up to 14s without extending any cables/wires.
 
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Old 05-24-2019, 09:22 AM
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I had Wild One 575 on my 11 Limited and 578 on the 15 Limited. I liked the position and comfort level of both. Note, 575 won't fit on Rushmore models or I would have used them. I did my own internal wiring with heated grips. Took time but worth it.
 
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Thanks for all the input and I should have stated that this is for an Ultra Limited, so mirrors are not an issue.
 
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Originally Posted by RootbeerKing
I've narrowed in down to WO578 10" Bagger Appers or Khrome Werks 12" Bobbers.
What did you end up with? Do you like them?
 
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100% Wild 1 all the way. Had them on all of my bikes and they are the best out there. High quality American made stuff
 
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