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Old Nov 28, 2022 | 08:07 PM
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Default Looking for 'flatter' handlebars

Hey! Got a 2014 Ultra last year, and LOVE it, except for one little problem... My hands want to go to sleep! I want to replace the stock bars, go a little taller, but I also want to find some that are 'flatter'. I am built wide but have T-rex arms. As a result, riding with bars that twist my hands out, cause me to crimp at the wrist, and I think that is where my issue is. I need to find some bars that aren't pulled back so far at the grip. I want my knuckles almost flat to the front as I ride.
Does anyone know if someone makes bars like that, or can a shop 'flatten out' a bar with a press?

I, and my fingers, will thank you!
 
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Old Nov 28, 2022 | 08:23 PM
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Check out Todd's cycle 10 in bars. 32 inches wide not 36 like most with 10 inches of pullback. Knuckles almost straight forward and just under the top of the fairing.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2022 | 10:46 PM
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LA Choppers 10 inch. Your hands are just at the top of the fairing but not above it. No change to clutch and brake lines. Just minor wiring extensions.
Edit - I forgot you mentioned T-Rex arms. These, or similar, won’t work for you. I have a 35 inch sleeve length and my arms are fully extended.
 

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Old Nov 28, 2022 | 10:49 PM
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So you are saying you want your knuckles facing forward just like this . . . .
 
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Old Nov 29, 2022 | 05:35 AM
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These guys might be able to help you , have been using theirs for years , the bobber bars I put on have a 5 3/4" pull back and also help with my issues .

https://www.khromewerks.com/
 
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Old Nov 29, 2022 | 05:40 AM
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KST Kustoms makes several styles and heights of adjustable bars. I’m running a pair.
 

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Old Nov 29, 2022 | 05:46 AM
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You want drag bars.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2022 | 02:44 PM
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I just ordered the Harley Chizled Lo bars. Measurements are approximate 9" rise, 32" wide 6.5" pullback.
 
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The oem HD Road King Special bars are 9" and pretty flat. Prob can find some cheap since everyone seems to replace with apes.

 
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Road king bars won't work on a ultra limited.
 
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