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Old Oct 21, 2018 | 03:04 PM
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Can the handle bars be rolled back some or do you have to replace? I tried out 2010 road glide today seemed I had to lean forward a bit snd was not up against the backrest
 
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Old Oct 21, 2018 | 05:18 PM
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Short answer is yes they can be rolled back, forward for that matter.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2018 | 05:40 PM
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On my 16 my dealer told me I had very little adjustment in my bars because they were pinned from the factory. Maybe they just didn't want to adjust them for me.
 
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On my 16 my dealer told me I had very little adjustment in my bars because they were pinned from the factory. Maybe they just didn't want to adjust them for me.
Your dealer is right but pretty sure the OP's 10 is not pinned. And if it is, easily remedied.
 
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Those that are pinned , many have removed the pin. Not a big deal.
 
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Earlier model years are not pinned...the bars can be rolled back or forward as stated.
 
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As stated...yes and a little. I adjusted the bars forward on my 2016 RGS, maybe...a quarter inch max.
 
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Originally Posted by Mark Almond
Can the handle bars be rolled back some or do you have to replace? I tried out 2010 road glide today seemed I had to lean forward a bit snd was not up against the backrest
I rolled mine back, thanks to the tips on this forum. Remove the speedometer cover, and you will see two allen screws. Loosen those, a bit, and roll the bars to where you want them. Retighten everything.
 
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