Handlebars pullback question?
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Handlebars pullback question?
As I continue to research buying handlebars for my 2023 Ultra Limited ( I want to make sure I get it right the first time if that's possible). It's hard to determine the pullback of the options available out there. Seems the manufacturers don't use the same rule of thumb for measuring. I want to have as much pullback as possible but I'm not interested in the reach versions that are available. I want a 10 inch bar, flat top or traditional bend, I dont care for the pointed tops. Right now I'm looking at KST Six Bend and LA Choppers Twin Peaks. Of these two which has the most pullback? Also if you know of other bars with more pullback than the two I have listed please share. Thanks
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Zero experience with either, just going on Google pictures.
Looks like the LA Choppers Twin Peaks has the grips closer to a straight line, like a dirt bike handlebars.
More _ _ if you will.
While the KST Six Bend appears to be more buckhorn style, with the grips more twisted to parallel.
More / \ if you will.
Looks like the LA Choppers Twin Peaks has the grips closer to a straight line, like a dirt bike handlebars.
More _ _ if you will.
While the KST Six Bend appears to be more buckhorn style, with the grips more twisted to parallel.
More / \ if you will.
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I have Helibars. No internal wiring. In my search I found it to have most pullback. I dont mind how they look. Unfortunately even with all the adjustments you can make on them, not working for me.
My next choice are WO579 or FBI reach bars. FBI claims they have 4-5 of pullback.
My next choice are WO579 or FBI reach bars. FBI claims they have 4-5 of pullback.
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If it's really really important to get it 100% correct, maybe consider a little more effort and money up front for custom.
https://worldwide.wingscustom.com
https://worldwide.wingscustom.com
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If it's really really important to get it 100% correct, maybe consider a little more effort and money up front for custom.
https://worldwide.wingscustom.com
https://worldwide.wingscustom.com
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You seem to know how bars are measured? But, Flanders shows how they measure them. Heck they might even have one your looking for.
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Americ...andlebars.html
Go to the bottom of the page for how to measure.
Hope this helps,
Tom
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Americ...andlebars.html
Go to the bottom of the page for how to measure.
Hope this helps,
Tom
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You seem to know how bars are measured? But, Flanders shows how they measure them. Heck they might even have one your looking for.
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Americ...andlebars.html
Go to the bottom of the page for how to measure.
Hope this helps,
Tom
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Americ...andlebars.html
Go to the bottom of the page for how to measure.
Hope this helps,
Tom
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I ran 10 KST Six Bend Kickers as you mentioned. Id buy them again if I ever get another batwing.
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If you're wanting the grips closer to you I don't think you'd be happy with the Twin Peaks. They raised the grips about 2" for me, and have a better grip angle than stock, but didn't have any more pullback than the stock bars. (Might've even been slightly less) If you try to pull them back any farther, they'll contact the tank at full lock.
I needed the grips about 2" higher and 2" closer and ended up going with the Khrome Werks 2+2 Narrow Sweepers. Unfortunately, I don't think they're available in black.
I needed the grips about 2" higher and 2" closer and ended up going with the Khrome Werks 2+2 Narrow Sweepers. Unfortunately, I don't think they're available in black.
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