Handlebar height
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From: Michigan
Handlebar height
I have a 2014 Ultra Limited and am looking to change out the stock bars for higher bars (I am looking at the Dominator 12" meat hooks).
My question is: How tall of a bar can I go with without having to add any wiring or cables?
I have asked at a few dealers and it sounds like I can go 12" but I can't seem to get a definite answer.
Thanks
My question is: How tall of a bar can I go with without having to add any wiring or cables?
I have asked at a few dealers and it sounds like I can go 12" but I can't seem to get a definite answer.
Thanks
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One thing to consider...maybe 12" bars will fit w/o cable swap, but make sure you test functionality when turning sharp (Right & Left). Ask me how I know...ended up replacing cables on my '90 FLHX after bar swap so it was two projects in one. Don't skimp on time - do it right the 1st go-round. 
Tourer
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From: Western New York
I have a 2014 Ultra Limited and am looking to change out the stock bars for higher bars (I am looking at the Dominator 12" meat hooks).
My question is: How tall of a bar can I go with without having to add any wiring or cables?
I have asked at a few dealers and it sounds like I can go 12" but I can't seem to get a definite answer.
Thanks
My question is: How tall of a bar can I go with without having to add any wiring or cables?
I have asked at a few dealers and it sounds like I can go 12" but I can't seem to get a definite answer.
Thanks
Tourer
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I've toyed with going to 14s. I think they'd be about perfect, but I really like my 12s and would be pissed if I went through the cost and effort just to realize I liked the 12s better. I'm sure at some point I will, but not yet. Everyone's different though. I'm 5' 9" and 14s are on the outside edge of what fits for me. Non of this is relevant to the OP, but the 12 vs 14 thing has been a struggle for me, so...
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2022
Posts: 309
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From: Western New York
I've toyed with going to 14s. I think they'd be about perfect, but I really like my 12s and would be pissed if I went through the cost and effort just to realize I liked the 12s better. I'm sure at some point I will, but not yet. Everyone's different though. I'm 5' 9" and 14s are on the outside edge of what fits for me. Non of this is relevant to the OP, but the 12 vs 14 thing has been a struggle for me, so...
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Road Warrior
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Pretty sure you can do 14s on a rushmore without anything but the bars. On the 2014s i think they still use the large connector that you have to remove and repin once the wire is pulled.
and for what its worth always go one size taller than what you think.
and for what its worth always go one size taller than what you think.
Last edited by Jersey Drew; Oct 13, 2023 at 06:55 PM.
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You should be okay with 12” bars. Hell, in this thread, a member said he installed 16” bars! You may have to do some rerouting of the clutch and brake lines and you might need wiring extensions. Good luck!