Advice Needed for Handlebars
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Advice Needed for Handlebars
Does anyone have some advice on where to buyand what type of bars I need for this problem?
I'm 5'-7" and the stock bars on my Heritage Softail force me to reach and this is causing stress in my upper back. I like the buckhorn style bars, but I wish they were just a couple inches closer to me so I could sit back in a more relaxed position. I've tried moving the bars down a little, but this doesn't help much. I'm guessing that if I put longer bars on, I'll have to change the brake lines, throttle andclutch cables too?
I appreciate your help!
I'm 5'-7" and the stock bars on my Heritage Softail force me to reach and this is causing stress in my upper back. I like the buckhorn style bars, but I wish they were just a couple inches closer to me so I could sit back in a more relaxed position. I've tried moving the bars down a little, but this doesn't help much. I'm guessing that if I put longer bars on, I'll have to change the brake lines, throttle andclutch cables too?
I appreciate your help!
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RE: Advice Needed for Handlebars
Many of us with Heritage Classics have gone with the WildOne 518's, which have much more pullback than the stock bars. You'll find you won't have to reach so far forward. Look here, and scroll about halfway down the page.
You can also call them and describe what you're trying to achieve. They're very helpful on the phone.
Philip
You can also call them and describe what you're trying to achieve. They're very helpful on the phone.
Philip
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RE: Advice Needed for Handlebars
ORIGINAL: al704
I have wild One 508's on my Heritage. If I remember right, they have a little more pullback than the 518. I'm 5'8" and the 508's work great for me
Al
I have wild One 508's on my Heritage. If I remember right, they have a little more pullback than the 518. I'm 5'8" and the 508's work great for me
Al
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RE: Advice Needed for Handlebars
Yup...508 worked for me I'm also reached challenged, more so then you. I have a FatBoy, simular to your Heritage in reach. Read my thread and info below.
508 on fatboy
Pics from Wild1 Chubby
CHUBBY® R.K. BARS
PART # WO508
Custom Chubbys®, Specifically Designed for the Road King T.M.. and Stretch Frame Custom Bikes. The Ultimate in Comfort & Control for Riders of Average Height and Under. They are 32.5" Wide with Fluid Bends and a 16.0" Pullback that Puts You In The Comfort Zone!!! No More Back, Neck and Shoulder Aches from Leaning to Reach Your Bars. Get the Best in Style & Comfort, Custom 1 1/4" Thick, Knurled, Pre Drilled for Internal Wiring with a Brilliant Show Chrome Finish. Use Your Stock Controls, Cables, Brake Line & Wiring.
508 on fatboy
Pics from Wild1 Chubby
CHUBBY® R.K. BARS
PART # WO508
Custom Chubbys®, Specifically Designed for the Road King T.M.. and Stretch Frame Custom Bikes. The Ultimate in Comfort & Control for Riders of Average Height and Under. They are 32.5" Wide with Fluid Bends and a 16.0" Pullback that Puts You In The Comfort Zone!!! No More Back, Neck and Shoulder Aches from Leaning to Reach Your Bars. Get the Best in Style & Comfort, Custom 1 1/4" Thick, Knurled, Pre Drilled for Internal Wiring with a Brilliant Show Chrome Finish. Use Your Stock Controls, Cables, Brake Line & Wiring.
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RE: Advice Needed for Handlebars
How about the 513's? The Heritage has about 2.5 more inches of rise than a fatboy or road king. If you go with 508's or 518's, you'll be lowering your bars.
Go to www.h-d.com and look at the pics and you'll see that a stock Heritage Classic has "mini apes" compared to the Fatboy or Road King.
JB
Go to www.h-d.com and look at the pics and you'll see that a stock Heritage Classic has "mini apes" compared to the Fatboy or Road King.
JB
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