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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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Talking Road Glide Handlebar Swap
Has anyone done a swap on stock RG handlebars? I am 6"2", and when I lean back against the backrest and reach out for my hiway pegs, I find I am stretching for the grips on my stock bars. I would like to be able to change to something with alittle more rearward reach, but still be able to use the stock cables. Any thoughts?
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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Default same thoughts
I'm also seriously thinking about changing out bars.....
but don't want to mess with cable extensions...

Have heard the W/G or Heritage will fit w/out mods.....
but want to double check first before buying.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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I put the Heritage Style Handlebar on my 09 RD and it is very comfortable. I am only 5'10" and I am not leaning forward or reaching at all. No mods to any cables either. Part #56902-08.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Wideglide and Heritage bars are a pretty standard swapout for the roadglides. Both use stock cables. I went with the Heritage bars on mine, and am happy with them.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Hertiage bars on mine too. Love the difference.
 
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I put the heritage bars on mine. Check the picture for the difference.

 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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+1 on the heritage
 
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Originally Posted by cropsure
I put the Heritage Style Handlebar on my 09 RD and it is very comfortable. I am only 5'10" and I am not leaning forward or reaching at all. No mods to any cables either. Part #56902-08.
Same bars on my 08. Perfect now!

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Right on Lads, Heritage bars it shall be. Thanks for the imput. Ride Safe
 
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put on the police bike bars worked out great, here is rd gld's forum link that will answer most of your questions
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...tall-pics.html
 
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