Sorry if the question has been asked before, but, I have a 1997 Springer FLSTS with stock handlebars. I am 5'7" and have no problem riding for the first 90 minutes or so. After that, the pain starts between my shoulder blades. I have tried to bring my buckhorn bars closer to me, but, they can only be adjusted downward. Does anyone have a suggestion on which bars might work? I have been looking at Wild 1, but the bars that might work are 36" apart---that seems too far for a short guy like me. ANY suggestions would be deeply appreciated as I have a 4,000 mile ride scheduled next month.

 

I dont have an answer yet. Im in the same boat as you- mine is a 2004 FXSTS and the handlebars are too far forward for me. Not an easy fix, seeings as Springer bars are different. Im adding a "dog-bone" to mine this Saturday - this will set the bars back a little bit, not sure if it will be enough but at least its something.

 

For me the stock mini apes that came on our 07 Heritage is most comfortably set of bars Ive ever had on all my bikes.

 

x2 i agree totally i have an 09 softail springer <crossbones> with mini apes factory and what a difference over my last bike..just feels right

 

Try a set of Beach Bars, there farter back than apes.
Coyote

 

+1. I got my standart last year, and it came with the heritage mini apes. At first, i thought they are a little low and narrow, and usually swapping bars is the first thing I do when I get a new bike, but these bars are awesome.

 

I have the 13" Apes and love the feel. Maybe the mini apes would be better if you are used to having your arms down lower. I really love mine though. I'm 5'7" too.

 

Alex, I had the same issue w/ mine. It got so bad that it was hard to look to the left when I rode. I moved to 14" apes and, so far so good. You're having to reach forward and down w/ the stock bars (I'm 5'-9") too much. Some sort of reach seat and a way to get the bars closer maybe?

 

Perhaps cheapest and easiest would be a set of pull back risers.

 

What is/are "dog-bones"?? I also have FXSTS 05 and Im looking for a more comfortable ride...