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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 10:34 PM
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09 Ultra totally stk TBW , How much higher can i go on the handle bars before i have to extend cables wires etc
Could i go 2 inches??

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10" bars with stock cables
 
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How tall are stock bars?
 
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09 Ultra totally stk TBW , How much higher can i go on the handle bars before i have to extend cables wires etc
Could i go 2 inches??

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Dave, you may be able to adjust your current bars that much, to get comfortable. Well worth trying, as it will cost nothing, just a little time It took me a few attempts with my own bike, but then bingo - they have been perfect since!
 
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Originally Posted by Big Dave
09 Ultra totally stk TBW , How much higher can i go on the handle bars before i have to extend cables wires etc
Could i go 2 inches??

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Friendly suggestion - buy the most comfortable bars and the cables that are required.

Dont sacrifice long term comfort for a few dollars. Besides, new cables will look much better than the stock garden hoses.
 
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How tall are stock bars?
7" h about the same pull back and 31" wide

Would like 10" H same width and little to no pullback

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Dave, you may be able to adjust your current bars that much, to get comfortable. Well worth trying, as it will cost nothing, just a little time It took me a few attempts with my own bike, but then bingo - they have been perfect since!

I have rolled the bars forward as far as they can go and still barley clear my knees on a slow turn

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Used all stock wiring on 10" bars. Went to 12" yaffe MB and had to extend the wiring. Used the NAMZ kit. So 10" for me was the max on the factory wiring. Sorry, I see you have a ultra, mine is a street glide. Not sure on ultra.
 
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Originally Posted by Keithhu
Friendly suggestion - buy the most comfortable bars and the cables that are required.

Dont sacrifice long term comfort for a few dollars. Besides, new cables will look much better than the stock garden hoses.

I agree 100 % , Problem is anything i have to do is mail , closet Dealer is a 5 hr trip , I do all my on work so have to do a lot of homework before i order parts

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