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Old Jul 14, 2018 | 05:50 PM
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ive got a 14 ultra aand not sure what bars to go with 12' or 14'
 
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Old Jul 14, 2018 | 05:58 PM
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try to sit on a scooter that has those sizes to see how they feel to you.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2018 | 06:41 PM
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i was thinking 12' and pull them back a little to help with my riding posture
 
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Old Jul 14, 2018 | 08:49 PM
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Best advise see the bars you like on a bike, ask to sit on it to get the real feel. All of us have been there and most do not mind if you sit on the ride to check it out. Remember before the stealership tighten the bars up, sit on the bike first and get the proper fit, your elbows should have a slight bend to them. Also make sure you have the seat and grips you want also, that also makes a big difference before you tighten up the bars .
 
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14's...... Problem solved.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2018 | 04:39 AM
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Measure...Measure...Measure
 
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Old Jul 15, 2018 | 05:48 AM
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12’s...... Problem solved.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2018 | 08:32 AM
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Go the highest you think you want. Once you get that muscle memory you’ll wish you went higher
 
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