Bars too low, hunched over, suggestions please
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Bought new bars - now fitment questions
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I have a 2006 Street glide at which has stock bars. I feel the bars are too short and I'm hunched over a bit to reach the bars. Any suggestions on how I can make it more comfortable without going mini apes?
I would love to go with mini apes but I'm sure they're expensive since you have to extend all the wiring/cables. Would risers be my best bet? How tall of a riser can I get before I have to modify wiring/cables etc?
Any help and or suggestions would be appreciated, thanks all.
I have a 2006 Street glide at which has stock bars. I feel the bars are too short and I'm hunched over a bit to reach the bars. Any suggestions on how I can make it more comfortable without going mini apes?
I would love to go with mini apes but I'm sure they're expensive since you have to extend all the wiring/cables. Would risers be my best bet? How tall of a riser can I get before I have to modify wiring/cables etc?
Any help and or suggestions would be appreciated, thanks all.
Last edited by G9803; Oct 23, 2014 at 07:09 PM. Reason: Change title and update
Krome Werks Wide Sweepers +2's are 2+2, they helped me on my 2011 RGU. 2" higher, 2" closer.
I didn't have to change anything, of course, it was a different frame, different model.
Definitely do some research though, as there are bars that are not apes that will accomplish what you are wanting.
I think there is more work to changing risers due to the fairing cap than you are thinking.
But I've been wrong before.
I didn't have to change anything, of course, it was a different frame, different model.
Definitely do some research though, as there are bars that are not apes that will accomplish what you are wanting.
I think there is more work to changing risers due to the fairing cap than you are thinking.
But I've been wrong before.
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A set of bars off of the new Limited Low would probably fill you needs. These feel really comfortable to me. I am considering getting a set for my 2012 Limited and the wife's TriGlide. The ones on the new RoadGlide are great also, but they are 1 /14" and would probably not fit, or be really hard to fit.
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First of all - try rotating the bars up an inch or two - it makes a lot of difference and costs nothing.
There are plenty of bars you can get that don't require new cables or wires but will bring your hands up and back a few inches - Road King Pullback for one, and the controversial Heritage bars (pre 2009) as well.
There are plenty of bars you can get that don't require new cables or wires but will bring your hands up and back a few inches - Road King Pullback for one, and the controversial Heritage bars (pre 2009) as well.
Last edited by Joe12RK; Oct 22, 2014 at 09:47 AM.
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Just for arguments sake, you can go up to a 10" bar and not have to change cables or add wire extensions. If you search around, bars that fit this bill can be had for under $200. You can change them yourself. It's not that hard to do.
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Did the bars on my 2000 Electra Glide for the same reasons you mentioned. I replaced my cables with 6" longer cables which was the most expensive part of the mod in my case. My bike is an old carb bike so I didn't have throttle by wire issues to deal with.
By far the best comfort mod I did to my ride. Make sure you're happy with your seat before you make bar changes since seats can change rider position.
Just my $.02
Here's the post I made on the bars if it helps:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...installed.html
Good luck!
By far the best comfort mod I did to my ride. Make sure you're happy with your seat before you make bar changes since seats can change rider position.
Just my $.02
Here's the post I made on the bars if it helps:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...installed.html
Good luck!
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