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Old 09-09-2016, 04:34 PM
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I am considering installing the extreme reach bar #55800563 and riser #56266-09(6 inch) or #56066-82a (4 inch) curved risers to get rid of my shoulder pain and to gradually move my wife to a larger bike. I downsized from an Ultra to a new Heritage which helped a lot. We are both short and I want to lower the bars .Anyone tried this new combo ? Thanks in advance
 
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Old 09-10-2016, 08:58 PM
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So everyone on this site is 6'4" and needs 18 inch apes. I guess it shows weakness to not be over 6 foot.
 
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I use 2005 Roadking custom FLHRS bars, I am 5 foot 6 and it works for me, no mods needed, left hand cable is snug, will reroute this winter
 
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blumenfeld, did you put those on a Heritage ?
 
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blumenfeld, did you put those on a Heritage ?
On a 05 Deluxe
 
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Your part numbers mean nothing to me because I am not a walking parts & accessory catalog.

I'm 6'2" and run drag bars.
 
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I have shoulder pain too an the stock 99 fatboy bars are very comfortable to me. I don't really have a good pic but this will give you an idea:

 
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langwilliams, those look a lot like the reduced reach bar at least in the general rise and shape. They may be a possibility. Thanks
 
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I may buy some 2" up an back curved risers....I don't think they're needed for comfort but I'm working on a bat wing with a radio an need to make a little room for my tach.
 
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Cobalt07, did you ever find a fit fit your heritage? I'm 5'2 and after 2000 miles I really need to find a better reach. I'm looking into the same option you mentioned AND I'm intelligent enough to recognize your part numbers. Just curious if you have a picture or suggestions.
 


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