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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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I have a 2004 Fatboy and I really dont like the handlebars that I have on it right now.&nbsp\\;I feel like I am leaning too forward and I really cant stretch out.&nbsp\\;What I was wondering is what handle bars will allow me to sit back more and not lean so much forward?&nbsp\\;I am 6'1".&nbsp\\;The other thing is I want to be able to&nbsp\\;do is have&nbsp\\;the Nacelle Kit added on it.&nbsp\\;When I talked to the guys at the HD Dealership they told me to try the Heritage Handle Bars and they where pretty good but would like to have my hands a little more further apart..&nbsp\\;Any suggestions would be awesome.&nbsp\\;Thanks so much.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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try deluxe risers i have fat boy bars,fitted to a heritage as you i was leaning forward but the deluxe brings them closer and raise's them by 1.3/4inches.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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min apes or full apes
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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You can get 4 1/2 inch pull back risers but if you are going to a nacelle check out 12 inch apes with a 1&nbsp\\;1/2 inch riser.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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Apes with the nacelle.Very nice combo.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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Look at the Wild 1 site www.wild1inc.com for some ideas they have pictures of all their bars on bikes.
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I have the Wild 1 504 bars on my bike and they are comfortable, Im 6'3"
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 12:31 AM
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Wild1 Chubby w508 have the most pullback and are about 32" wide





W508 Install

 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:51 AM
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I went with the Wild1's 518 bar. I like the wide look and feel, have ridden 600 miles in one day with no aches, twinges or spasms in the shoulders or back! Good luck!!
 
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I wanted my hands further apart on my Heritage so I replaced the stock handlebars with a Wild 1 W0504. Just completed an 1,100+ mile trip over five days and have to say I really like them. Got my hands further apart and back a little towards my body.

As is mentioned above, go to the Wild 1's web site. Plenty of awesome pics there.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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