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Old May 5, 2012 | 02:27 AM
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Hello guys,

thx to this great forum, i ended up buying my first bike ever, a 2012 iron 883 black denim. immediately i started modding the bike on the 1000m service and got the super tuner, SE heavy breather and the V&H straightshots slip ons, it now sounds awesome but i am not that happy with the performance ((i'll leave that for a different post))

now i am looking to get some ape hangers, and after browsing this forum for sometime i now have my eyes fixed on the road 6 customs handlebars, however, i need your input on the below:

1. is this a good brand to buy, how about the price

2. i am 5' 8" tall and i want to buy something that will give me a more comfortable posture for long rides, will the 12" bars be comfortable for me, i dont want my arms hanging up above my shoulders and get all numb after a while
 
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Congrats on the new bike!

1. I have never used the Road 6 Custom handlebars, but have read about a lot of guys that are happy with them.

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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/other...andlebars.html

The above link is a quick & accurate way to find the most comfortable position for handlebars for you.

You can fine tune the height and pullback with DK Handlebar Riser Extensions
 
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Old May 5, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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I have the 14 inch apes and I'm 5'6 (on a good day)...they are the perfect size to me and I feel I could've went higher...the bars seem to be very high quality..I do recommend them..
 
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thx guys...
 
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