12 Inch Paul Yafee Monkey Bars HELP

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Mar 28, 2018 | 09:33 AM

speedcheck

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12 Inch Paul Yafee Monkey Bars HELP

Guy's,
I'm hoping you can give me some advice and I know this topic has come up before.

I have a new 2018 Street Glide Special that will be arriving at the dealer the second week in April and I'm going to have them install the 12" Yafee Monkey Bars, I had originally ordered the 10's but decided to change them to 12's after doing too much reading on them and everyone said go with 2" higher then you think.

I really think I'm second guessing myself to much and believe me I did that when I was trying to decide between the Street Glide and Road Glide.

I'm 5' 10" and I'm coming off a Night Train that had drag bars so I know this will be a welcomed change. I'm not worried about the hands being behind the fairing as much as I am in regards to comfort on long trips.

I also know that a lot of this is personal preference, but it would be great if I get your feedback.

Thanks,
Mike

Mar 28, 2018 | 10:05 AM

SBates08

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Personally I think you've made the right choice. Both on bike selection and the height of the bars. Side note: they will fit without any changes to wiring or clutch and brake lines. So if they charge you for wiring extensions or extended lines, you've been had.

Mar 28, 2018 | 10:49 AM

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Appreciate the confirmation on my choice. The dealer is really good to work with and he said I'm good to go with existing cables.

Thanks,
Mike

Mar 28, 2018 | 10:56 AM

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I have 10" on my bike, I ride all winter long so at 10" they keep my hands behind the fairing.

Mar 28, 2018 | 11:12 AM

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Even with 12" bars the wind is directed up over the fairing and your hands.

Mar 28, 2018 | 11:19 AM

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you should be pleased. the 12" yaffees are almost equal to other mfgs 14". I went with the yaffee 10" and they are about as tall as my buddies LA 12" bars.