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Sep 20, 2008 | 06:03 AM

#11

oldtimer59

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Road Glide handle bar change

Can anyone tell me what kind of job is it to change and any special prob in the job thanks Oldtimer

Sep 20, 2008 | 06:16 AM

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e6fmf

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From: Parris Island

Roadglide handlebar change

Flanders G-2

Nothing to change/extend

Sep 20, 2008 | 06:26 AM

#13

marvincbr

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From: Shorewood IL

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Originally Posted by Lincolnhog

I went with heritage
my wife went with police road king

They are both MUCH better

but I am going with Helibars today...
they are stupidly expensive, but you can customize them in minutes.

Problem solved wth $$$$$$$$$$$

www. Helibars.com

Are you loving the hell out of those bars? They do look like a great product with a lot of adjustment, but wow spendy.

Sep 20, 2008 | 06:29 AM

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blueride

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517 Bars

The 517's fit me perfectly at 5'8", 32" reach. You might consider the 513 bars which are wider and, I believe, have less pullback. I had them on for awhile but found them too wide.
They are on the photo below.
If you aren't happy with your seat, change that first. The new seat might push you back and allow your 517's to work for you. I really like the 517s.

Sep 20, 2008 | 08:01 AM

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leeinmemphis

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572's and my shoulders have never hurt.

Sep 20, 2008 | 09:28 AM

#16

Jinks

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From: Daytona, Fla.

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Originally Posted by oldtimer59

Can anyone tell me what kind of job is it to change and any special prob in the job thanks Oldtimer

Quick primer for changin' bars on a Road Glide: For Heritage or WideGlide bars go to your dealer & hold both bars up to your bike while sittin' on the seat. They have different wrist angles, so pick the one you're most comfortable with. The aftermarket bars,.......a little more difficult to try before you buy........<shrug>

To change the bars, remove the tach/speedo cluster, trim the plastic away from the bottom clamp bolts (the tach/speedo cluster will cover it), unbolt the old bars, bolt the new ones on. Pretty simple.