Third (And Hopefully Final) Attempt Finding The Right Handlebar
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Third (And Hopefully Final) Attempt Finding The Right Handlebar
When I got my Road King it had Beach Bars on it which were alright but I found they were somewhat low and wide for me so I got, what my indy called, a H-D Custom Bar (a used one he had on hand) which is better as it is higher with lots more pullback but in slow tight turns I find that the grip part is slanted inwards too much and I have to reposition my hand on it otherwise my elbow hits my fat body.
I remember reading a post quite a while ago about the Heritage and/or Heritage Style bars being much better so I'm thinking of going that way. Does anyone have info on these bars (are they the same or different) and part number(s) to fit my 2002 FLHR? Appreciate the advise, thanx.
Tom
I remember reading a post quite a while ago about the Heritage and/or Heritage Style bars being much better so I'm thinking of going that way. Does anyone have info on these bars (are they the same or different) and part number(s) to fit my 2002 FLHR? Appreciate the advise, thanx.
Tom
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I tried Wild 1 mini apes to replace the stock bars on my RK, didn't move my arms far enough back and I felt leaned too far forward, I wanted to do 14" apes but the pullback is no more than the mini's and I felt they may look stupid laying down to get the seat position I felt more comfortable in. I have so far settled in on RKII bars from Wild 1 they are low but the pull back is great, my bursitis doesn't burn and my carpal tunnel doesn't/hasn't been putting my fingers to sleep of late.
I would love to find the RKII pullback in a 12 or 14" ape but that may be asking too much.
I would love to find the RKII pullback in a 12 or 14" ape but that may be asking too much.
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I had a similar problem with my fingers goin numb, and shoulder probs. I'm a pretty big boy myself, and got some 12" High Street bars from J&P Cycle (www.jpcycle.com). These bars don't really seem to put my hands at much different placement, but the angle is much better. Arm length between us may differ, but so far I like the position my hands are in much better. I guess they look similar to the heritage bars mode put on his bike, maybe a little wider and the angle of hand grips are greater. Also, mine are pulled back slightly from the angle of the front forks, but doesn't look too bad imo. You can see the bars in my sig pic or in other pics in my garage photos.
Another thing you may not realize yet, is that after some use the bars won't feel as awkward.
Another thing you may not realize yet, is that after some use the bars won't feel as awkward.
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The '09/'10 Heritage bar has a better bend (far better) than the previous years. Take a look at a new Heritage and see what you think before you buy. Not only does the new style look better but it feels better too. Plus they retail for around $75 - can't hardly beat that.
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