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May 13, 2011 | 07:02 AM

trnewman

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New handlebar question....

I have a 2011 Fatboy Lo that I want to get new bars for. My question is how does anyone decide what rise, pullback, etc. is comfortable for them without having sat on a bike with the exact same bars to test? I did sit on a used bike at the dealer with the street slammers on and it felt ok. I know those are popular on the Lo. I am curious about the wild1 baby apes or mini apes. I only have 500 miles on the bike and the stock do not seem too uncomfortable, but not crazy about the looks. Thanks for reading.

May 13, 2011 | 08:44 AM

jed1069

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Use the search function here for something like handlebar fitments. Lots of threads on here about this.

May 13, 2011 | 08:57 AM

IAMSWUTIAMS

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Some dealers have a mock-up "bike" that be adjusted to simulate your bike, and then they put various bars on to try. Some, few, very few.

May 13, 2011 | 09:22 AM

DR. V-TWIN

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You can use the broomstick method or mock up some bars out of PVC tubing. I would just head to my local biker hang Sunday morning and ask people if I can sit on their bikes.

Drew

May 13, 2011 | 11:17 AM

Nicky Pass

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Go to a bike show and see what you like. I never thought I'd like apes until the International Motorcycle show in Chicago. I sat on a bike with 14" apes and I loved it....now I have 14" apes!