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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 09:22 AM
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Hello have a 2010 ultra, looking to get some new bars that have more pullback. I know harley has some reach bars with 2 more inchs of pull back butthought i would get some opinions first. Not looking to go any taller just back some. Thanks Al
 
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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I have the 2" HD pullback bars and am very happy. Reduces my reach thus eases stress on shoulders. I have them adjusted so they go as far back as possible so they as no taller than stock. I'm 6'1"
 
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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I have been looking at bars myself and I really like the Wild One 575. They have 3" more pullback, 2 1/2" more rise and still below the top of the fairing.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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I'd be interested as well in hearing what others have to say about this. I've been looking at changing mine out as well. I have the reach seat on my 08 Ultra and I only have a 30" arm reach. Could use some help getting the grips closer to me.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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Quite a few seem to like the khromeworks +2 sweepers, I'm getting ready to install a pair.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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I've been looking too - but not crazy about replacing SG mirrors with bar mounted units.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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I put on HeliBars - they're adjustable. Pullback can be at least 4" I think. I've got 'em set up higher than stock...not sure how low they can go. Company is easy to reach on the phone if you got questions.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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I had problems with numbness in the hands/fingers with the stock bars on my RK. I went with the Reduced Reach by H-D and MUCH better. Very similar to the Heritage bars but the wrist angle on them is a bit different so went with the Reduced Reach. I had PullBacks on my previous bike and liked them.
 
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Originally Posted by Springerfan
I have been looking at bars myself and I really like the Wild One 575. They have 3" more pullback, 2 1/2" more rise and still below the top of the fairing.
+1. I have these on my 2007 Ultra and am very satisfied. Larger diameter (1 1/4") than the stock Harley bars (1"). Excellent chrome quality. Accomodate internal wiring. Worth the $'s....to me.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 12:59 PM
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I ride an 09 Streetglide and am 6'3. Always had neck pain after about 30 minutes of riding. Put Wild1 12.5 on last week and love them. No more neck pain. They reach the top of the faring and I mounted the mirrors on the bars so I have no trouble seeing behind me. Don't know that it's necessary though to change them. Probably could have used the 14's but didn't want the bars above the faring.
 
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