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Jul 19, 2015 | 05:50 PM

#11

kylebryan

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From: Crowley TX

Long Ride Comfort

Bars are a big help. I'm 6'2" and I went with 12" Yaffe Classic Bagger Apes. They are actually measured at close to 14" but are perfect height for me. Did the job myself, bars, extended cables, wiring, hoses and fluids cost me about $450. Good investment if you ask me!

Jul 19, 2015 | 06:03 PM

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zoozoo

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Originally Posted by BarrettsPrivateer

Just got back from a 2000 + km ride on my 2013 street glide (stock suspension, Harley hammock seat, HD rider adjustable back rest, Electra glide windshield, lower vented fairings, and hwy pegs). I noticed at the end of each day I had a bit of ache in my mid back, both sides, no history of back problems, and rode with a kidney belt on the whole way. Anyone else encounter this? And if so how did you fix it? I'm thinking it may be the reach to the stock handlebars, and possibly a slightly taller bar with a little more pullback might help (6ft tall, 225lbs) but other than that I'm not really sure what else to consider....really don't think it's the stock suspension, roads were actually mostly recently repaved and pretty smooth. Thx in advance for any advice

If you're middle age or older and you're not use to taking 2000 km trips on a motorcycle your going to have some aches and pains at the end of the day. Just keep that in mind before you spend a pile of money on extras..

Last edited by zoozoo; Jul 19, 2015 at 06:05 PM.