Handlebar preference / comparison question
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Road Warrior
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Handlebar preference / comparison question
I have a 2005 Ultra and, due either to my height (6'), custom seat (Russell Day Long), or both, I find that the handlebars cause me to hunch forward and, after relatively short amount of time, cause strain and muscle fatigue in shoulders, mid-back and neck. Others have indicated the same issue, with the remedy being replacement handlebars.
So, the question is this: HD has two possible solutions -- the "Reach" and the "Touring Pull Back" bars (each $49.95 plus cables); Wild-One has Chubby bars for the Ultra ($199.95 'stock cables sufficient').
Experiences with any of these? Price difference is significant, even if cables are purchased with the HD bars. Suggestions and opinions would be appreciated.
TIA
Tod
So, the question is this: HD has two possible solutions -- the "Reach" and the "Touring Pull Back" bars (each $49.95 plus cables); Wild-One has Chubby bars for the Ultra ($199.95 'stock cables sufficient').
Experiences with any of these? Price difference is significant, even if cables are purchased with the HD bars. Suggestions and opinions would be appreciated.
TIA
Tod
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RE: Handlebar preference / comparison question
I am 6'1" and found the same thing on my 05 TC and the Ultra, my wife noticed it also. I had the HD reach bars on the 05 and now on the Ultra and am very happy with them. I now have a more relaxed position and my wife says that I look more relaxed in front of her. Yoy will have to extend all cables and lines for them though, a good excuse to go steelbraid, since you have to replace them anyhow.
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Road Warrior
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RE: Handlebar preference / comparison question
Thanks for the quick reply. I'm probably going to swing by my local HD dealer and see if they have the Reach bars available for trying them out on the in-house stand/model.
Road Warrior
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RE: Handlebar preference / comparison question
I have a similar situation.
05 Ultra, 6 foot and feel like a hunch back at times. Sucks. 1 or 2 inches of pull back would be awesome!!!!
Please talk to us!!!!
THANKS
05 Ultra, 6 foot and feel like a hunch back at times. Sucks. 1 or 2 inches of pull back would be awesome!!!!
Please talk to us!!!!
THANKS
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RE: Handlebar preference / comparison question
ORIGINAL: tphillips
I have a 2005 Ultra and, due either to my height (6'), custom seat (Russell Day Long), or both, I find that the handlebars cause me to hunch forward and, after relatively short amount of time, cause strain and muscle fatigue in shoulders, mid-back and neck. Others have indicated the same issue, with the remedy being replacement handlebars.
So, the question is this: HD has two possible solutions -- the "Reach" and the "Touring Pull Back" bars (each $49.95 plus cables); Wild-One has Chubby bars for the Ultra ($199.95 'stock cables sufficient').
Experiences with any of these? Price difference is significant, even if cables are purchased with the HD bars. Suggestions and opinions would be appreciated.
TIA
Tod
I have a 2005 Ultra and, due either to my height (6'), custom seat (Russell Day Long), or both, I find that the handlebars cause me to hunch forward and, after relatively short amount of time, cause strain and muscle fatigue in shoulders, mid-back and neck. Others have indicated the same issue, with the remedy being replacement handlebars.
So, the question is this: HD has two possible solutions -- the "Reach" and the "Touring Pull Back" bars (each $49.95 plus cables); Wild-One has Chubby bars for the Ultra ($199.95 'stock cables sufficient').
Experiences with any of these? Price difference is significant, even if cables are purchased with the HD bars. Suggestions and opinions would be appreciated.
TIA
Tod
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RE: Handlebar preference / comparison question
You might look at this thread from a different forum. Some interesting things said about replacement cables.
Well can't put in the link.
try v-twinforum and look at the touring section. Down to thread "new bars on my EG standard". You can read the message without joining.
And if you don't want to go there, oh well.
Well can't put in the link.
try v-twinforum and look at the touring section. Down to thread "new bars on my EG standard". You can read the message without joining.
And if you don't want to go there, oh well.
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