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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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Default RE: Seat or handlebars?

The bars ...I am 6ft 2' and had the same proble either heritage or touring pullback bars are great
 
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 11:01 AM
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do the seat first. If you switch out the bars first then get a new seat you may have to readjust the bars.
I switched to Heritage and a corbin it's like a new ride, don't wait you will wish you did it sooner
 
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 11:29 AM
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Bars First. I don't know anyone who hasn't experienced the same burning as you. I went with the Chubby 508's because I like the Road King look and didn't want to change it. My burning right shoulder stopped immediately. Since then I have added a Mustang solo with drivers backrest. I can do 10 hours in the saddle without a problem now. Hope this helps.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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Default RE: Seat or handlebars?

The pain in your shoulder blades is due to the bars.

Another option would be WideGlide bars. THey are very comfy and work with all the stock cables and wiring. I have used them on two RoadGlides and got the idea after helping a buddy install a set on his King several years ago....

As far as seat go.... MUSTANG w/backrest!!!!
 
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