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Old May 24, 2014 | 12:16 AM
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So I just got a sportster and ive put about 200 miles on so far but i really don't like the ram horn style bars that are on it. The bike i had before this had straight drag bars on it giving it that forward riding position that i like. The main thing i don't like is how my wrists are turned inward when im used to snowmobiles dirt bikes jet skis etc where my wrists are downward if that makes sense. What do you guys recommend?
 
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Old May 24, 2014 | 01:47 AM
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Biltwell zed bars. I love them, super comfortable
 
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Old May 24, 2014 | 08:21 AM
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I put 10" apes on mine which were super comfy but not best looking as wide at base so just changed for 12" narrow apes. Apes are very comfy.
 
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Old May 24, 2014 | 08:06 PM
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Another thing I am trying to factor in is that I am 6'4" with a good size frame so how should i determine how wide of bars to get. After riding today i was thinking i might not mind these if they weren't narrower than my shoulders.
 
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