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I put 12" KST Spearhead bars on my 2020 Road Glide and they were the easiest bars I have ever installed. I like how they are adjustable not only forward and back but also you can move the grips in and out so you can find what works for you. Bonus is being modular you only need to pull the wires through one bend. The new bikes have a lot smaller plugs so you won't have to depin anything and that helps a lot too. Good luck on your project.....
Originally Posted by lefty33
Not a great pic but another big vote for KST Kustoms https://www.kstkustoms.com/collections/all-products. As Sarge said, by far the easiest bars I've ever replaced...so much easier that a batwing.
If you go with one of the Vanguard series bars, they're fully adjustable which is what I was looking for so I could adjust the pullback/wrist angle.
Mine are the more traditional looking 12" Pioneers. There's only one bend, they're 1.5" OD diameter so wires (no de-pinning) drop out the bottom of the uprights.
Originally Posted by Smokin’ pipes
Same, KST 12". No modifications needed and they are more adjustable. Your 21 has the new/old cable clutch, but I still don't think you have to extend the cables. There was another post somewhere similar. I'll see if I can find it.
Originally Posted by dmonger
This is from KST's website
-2021 Road Glide and Road King: 10 & 12" tall bars can be installed without replacing your brake and clutch and without extending your electrical system
Originally Posted by Smokin’ pipes
Reread this. I thought you mentioned a 2021 Road Glide, but I don't see that now. What year is your bike?
Originally Posted by fonso003
13" road6 customs
Thanks for your responses, guys. All the info and pics are awesome! I guess my next step is to figure out how tall I need the bars to be. Anyone have any idea what the stock handlebar height is? When I’m sitting on my bike with my arms straight out and parallel to the ground, my hands are (guessing) about 6” above the stock bars. I’m 6’3” for reference.
I’m getting an adjustable backrest installed on Saturday and I’ll want to lean back into that while maintaining a good grip on the handlebars. I kind of want to go to the Harley dealership to sit on used bikes to find out which bars feel right, but I feel a little guilty about doing that. Maybe I shouldn’t care, I don’t know.
Just had the dealer do the 14" KST Spearheads and didn't need the wiring extensions or cables just needed the 2" clutch cable extension from Fat Baggers.
I was prepared and had the wires and cables ready but not needed.
Good luck!
Thanks for your responses, guys. All the info and pics are awesome! I guess my next step is to figure out how tall I need the bars to be. Anyone have any idea what the stock handlebar height is? When I’m sitting on my bike with my arms straight out and parallel to the ground, my hands are (guessing) about 6” above the stock bars. I’m 6’3” for reference.
I’m getting an adjustable backrest installed on Saturday and I’ll want to lean back into that while maintaining a good grip on the handlebars. I kind of want to go to the Harley dealership to sit on used bikes to find out which bars feel right, but I feel a little guilty about doing that. Maybe I shouldn’t care, I don’t know.
Do the 10” or 12” bars sit around 6” above stock?
I'm 5'10" tall and went with 12" KST bars. That puts my hands right at parallel or just above if anything. @ 6'3" I would guess you'd be just below. Just spit balling here though. I wouldn't have any issue going to my dealer and asking to sit on used or new bikes. Hell, for as much money as I just spent on the bike, a $500 set of bars isn't any skin off of them. I have a pretty good relationship with those guys and know they wouldn't mind at all.
Thanks for your responses, guys. All the info and pics are awesome! I guess my next step is to figure out how tall I need the bars to be. Anyone have any idea what the stock handlebar height is? When I’m sitting on my bike with my arms straight out and parallel to the ground, my hands are (guessing) about 6” above the stock bars. I’m 6’3” for reference.
I’m getting an adjustable backrest installed on Saturday and I’ll want to lean back into that while maintaining a good grip on the handlebars. I kind of want to go to the Harley dealership to sit on used bikes to find out which bars feel right, but I feel a little guilty about doing that. Maybe I shouldn’t care, I don’t know.
Do the 10” or 12” bars sit around 6” above stock?
I believe the stock bars are about 9". For me it wasn't so much the height, but more so the worst ever wrist angle. Felt like trying to ride and steer a wheelbarrow.
I'm 6'3" myself and went with the 12" as I didn't want my hands up too far in the wind as up here in the north, spring & fall can be "chilly". Way better than stock and super comfy for me. I also run the adjustable backrest and this setup works perfect for me.
Keep in mind, a lot of bar manufactures measure their height differently. The 12" or 14" could be at the highest point of the bend, not necessarily the height of the grip area. And my KST Pioneers are wider than normal. I've got them set at just over 37" as I prefer the flatter wrist angle...plus I've got longer arms and like the leverage. If you have questions, the guys at KST are awesome with information.
Thanks for the links. The straight jacket from kst looks interesting. Would be nice to get a reasonably priced set of bars.
I did a set of KST Straight Jackets last month (12") and they've really got me dialed in to the bike. I rotated them just ever so slightly towards me and they're just perfect. Price is right, their customer service is great, and I couldn't be happier with my choice.
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