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Old Jun 24, 2014 | 11:12 PM
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To me it looks about the same as mine, but sometimes hard to tell from pics. I mean the only other thing that might make a difference is my seat is probably lower and not as far back.
 

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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 09:55 AM
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Mine were about an inch forward of straight up and down.

Before you go spending money on risers, I'd try loosening the top clamp and rotating the bars back a bit until you find a slightly better position, adjust the switches and levers to match, then ride it like that for a bit and see if your hands go numb.

If that doesn't work, I'd start checking ebay for risers that would fit.
 
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Yeah I would like to stay away from risers if all possible because that brings up the speedometer more too and I don't want that. I thought about ordering the Zed Handlebars, but I really like the way the keystones look. I mean it feels like a normal position for me too which is what I don't get to why my hands would be going numb. I will check to see how far mine are off from straight up and go from there. Thanks!
 
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Another thing to try is relaxing your grip a little and maybe even putting some bar end weights in to fight any barely noticeable bar vibrations you're getting.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 11:08 AM
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Yeah that is a good call. I really didn't notice it till recently too. I did change the grips from the Harley ones to some Avon ones that are definitely harder, so maybe I am just gripping too hard.
 
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