Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

08 SG Handlebars question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 07:56 AM
  #1  
kruzmaister's Avatar
kruzmaister
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From:
Default 08 SG Handlebars question

I am looking for some advice.

Finally yesterday, I was able to take my 08 SG out on the road. I absolutely love the ride! However, after about 40 miles my shoulders started burning. I have managed another 20 miles but that was it. Too much pain in my shoulders.

I understand that I could replace the handlebars buth how do I determine what would work, what size, etc. Also, will the exisitng cables work , or would I need to replace them to?

Could I adjust somehow the stock bars?

I appreciate your help!
 
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:11 AM
  #2  
dawg's Avatar
dawg
Seasoned HDF Member
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 28,476
Likes: 3,950
From: Vermont
Default RE: 08 SG Handlebars question

Many people here go with Wild One Chubby 575's or Khromewerks Sweeper 300505's. You would have to sit on a bike and try some different handlebars out.
 
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:16 AM
  #3  
CrackOfDawn's Avatar
CrackOfDawn
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 599
Likes: 3
From: In a van, down by the river.
Default RE: 08 SG Handlebars question

What is your height? Maybeyour reach is a little short??? They have the Reach Seat, moves you 1" closer to bars.
 
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:15 AM
  #4  
captsam54's Avatar
captsam54
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,226
Likes: 0
From: SW Florida
Default RE: 08 SG Handlebars question

ORIGINAL: kruzmaister

I am looking for some advice.

Finally yesterday, I was able to take my 08 SG out on the road. I absolutely love the ride! However, after about 40 miles my shoulders started burning. I have managed another 20 miles but that was it. Too much pain in my shoulders.

I understand that I could replace the handlebars buth how do I determine what would work, what size, etc. Also, will the exisitng cables work , or would I need to replace them to?

Could I adjust somehow the stock bars?

I appreciate your help!
Fast becomingt the # 1 complaint with the 08 SG..!!!

Hear that MOCO...???

There are a ton of threads here about that.. Do a search and plan to be reading for about 3 hours..!!
 
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:20 AM
  #5  
drrandall1's Avatar
drrandall1
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,166
Likes: 1
From:
Default RE: 08 SG Handlebars question

Compared to my Fat Boy bars I am in paradise. No complaints with the stock bars here.
 
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:23 AM
  #6  
Jhorton's Avatar
Jhorton
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
From: Hendersonville, TN
Default RE: 08 SG Handlebars question

I have the same issue with my 2008 Ultra. I am 5"8 and fit very well on my 2005 FLHTCI but not on this one. The new frame, longer gas tank has the rider pushed back about 1.5" to 2" further than the 07's and older. I am researching what it will cost me to change out my bars also. Not looking good. The whole process looks like it will take 4 or 5 hours to do. Complete fairing removal for 08 Ultra.

The good news is that I enjoy the new room for my feet. A Reach Seat will put you up on topyour foot controls. I don't like that.
 
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:28 AM
  #7  
dawg's Avatar
dawg
Seasoned HDF Member
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 28,476
Likes: 3,950
From: Vermont
Default RE: 08 SG Handlebars question

HERE is a thread from last night with pics of the Khromewerks bars for comparison
 
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:46 AM
  #8  
drrandall1's Avatar
drrandall1
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,166
Likes: 1
From:
Default RE: 08 SG Handlebars question

interesting. So they work fine with stock wiring?
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:07 AM
  #9  
dawg's Avatar
dawg
Seasoned HDF Member
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 28,476
Likes: 3,950
From: Vermont
Default RE: 08 SG Handlebars question

ORIGINAL: drrandall1

interesting. So they work fine with stock wiring?
Yup, you can reroute the clutch cable or buy a new one, which I did.
 
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:16 PM
  #10  
Jhorton's Avatar
Jhorton
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
From: Hendersonville, TN
Default RE: 08 SG Handlebars question

And the electronic throttle wires were long enough too?
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:46 PM.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE