Need more rise
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Road Warrior
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Need more rise
I am currently running Sweepers +2 (300515) on my 09 FLHT and while the pull-back is not bad they are a bit low and I would like more rise. I looked at Wild 1's 575 but they appear to be almost identical to the Sweepers so it seems like a waste of money to switch them out. The only other bars I have been finding are apes (Cyclesmith, Wild 1's 577) which will all put my hands above the top of the fairing which I do not want.
So my question is: does anyone know of a bar that will give me more rise than my Sweepers +2, and still offer close to the same pullback and still keep my hands behind the fairing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
So my question is: does anyone know of a bar that will give me more rise than my Sweepers +2, and still offer close to the same pullback and still keep my hands behind the fairing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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I don't know if the hands will still be behind the fairing though. I am thinking of trying the 12" out. I wan't my hands to stay behind the fairing also. I think 10" if they offered it would probably do the trick, but most folks go for the 12" so they probably said the heck with it.
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These actually might work... do you know any additional info like pullback, grip width, etc. I checked the website and did not see any of that info, nor where to purchase them. Are they available for sale yet?
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[quote=gtrplyr;7061327]I am currently running Sweepers +2 (300515)
So my question is: does anyone know of a bar that will give me more rise than my Sweepers +2, and still offer close to the same pullback and still keep my hands behind the fairing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I spent a lot of time looking for something similar, and eventually went with Horizon bars from www.helibars.com Bars are different looking (in a good way I think), but most importantly they're adjustable. I think out of the box they're about 4" higher than stock (which puts my hands just below top of the fairing, although I do now feel wind on them). I also have the bars set up for more pullback, but it shouldn't be a problem to dial in less. I posted some detailed pics in another thread.
I've been really happy with these bars - they solved pretty much all of my complaints with the stockers.
So my question is: does anyone know of a bar that will give me more rise than my Sweepers +2, and still offer close to the same pullback and still keep my hands behind the fairing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I spent a lot of time looking for something similar, and eventually went with Horizon bars from www.helibars.com Bars are different looking (in a good way I think), but most importantly they're adjustable. I think out of the box they're about 4" higher than stock (which puts my hands just below top of the fairing, although I do now feel wind on them). I also have the bars set up for more pullback, but it shouldn't be a problem to dial in less. I posted some detailed pics in another thread.
I've been really happy with these bars - they solved pretty much all of my complaints with the stockers.
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BUmp
Bump for input. Does anyone know if there is an 11" mini ape available. As I have been looking at handlebars it appears that the reason that apes get so much more rise is that they are bent up, while a bar like wo575 is straight and loses some of its rise to having to be pulled back because of the fairing. I need an ape style bar (bent up) that is 10-11" tall so that it won't go over the fairing.
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What about these.
I just bought a set myself. I believe they also come in chrome.
Wholesale USA motorcycle & powersports parts, NOS, OEM, Aftermarket, New, Used, American, Harley, British & Metric parts!!!
NEW...BLACK FAT 11" BAGGER APE HANGERS
11.5" Apehanger handlebars with the Fat look of 1.25" for your Bagger. Dimpled, knurled and black power coated, and fit late model hand controls, even 2009 throttle by wire models
Fits: 96-09 all FLHT Models
Diamension: Width 37.5", Pullback 8.5", Rise 11" & Center 15.75"
We have other rises and black Bagger apes different auctions
Part #693679
Please note: Auction is for 11" the picture is of the 14"
Please check the pictures and ask question before bidding!!!
I just bought a set myself. I believe they also come in chrome.
Wholesale USA motorcycle & powersports parts, NOS, OEM, Aftermarket, New, Used, American, Harley, British & Metric parts!!!
NEW...BLACK FAT 11" BAGGER APE HANGERS
11.5" Apehanger handlebars with the Fat look of 1.25" for your Bagger. Dimpled, knurled and black power coated, and fit late model hand controls, even 2009 throttle by wire models
Fits: 96-09 all FLHT Models
Diamension: Width 37.5", Pullback 8.5", Rise 11" & Center 15.75"
We have other rises and black Bagger apes different auctions
Part #693679
Please note: Auction is for 11" the picture is of the 14"
Please check the pictures and ask question before bidding!!!
Last edited by Eddy G; Jul 28, 2010 at 04:35 PM.
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Or try these!
Chrome 11" Tall 1-1/4" Diameter Swedged Dresser Ape Hanger Handlebar For Harley 1996 To Present FLHT,FLHTC,FLHTCU & FLHX Touring Models
Fits Harley FLHT, FLHTC, FLHTCU Electra Glide models 1996 to Present & FLHX Street Glide models 2006 to Present equipped with Electra Glide style "Bat Wing" fairing.
Notched throttle side for 2008-up models with "Throttle By Wire" (Electronic Throttle Control)
Bagger Werxs 11" Tall swedged style Dresser ape hanger handlebars
Smooth swedged 1-1/4" diameter handlebar down to 1" diameter for smooth styling
Chrome plated heavy duty .120" thick wall steel tubing
These handlebars are knurled and dimpled and have machined slots for internal wire routing and comes with "pull wires" inside of the bars for ease of routing your wires internally
Measures: 11" Height x 15-3/4" Center Width x 31-1/2" Width x 10" Pullback
Works with all standard controls, grips and risers
Sold Each
FREE SHIPPING TO THE LOWER 48 STATES
Check out other handlebars and accesories in our Ebay Store
These are of the highest quality. Easy to wire as they are already strung with wire. Just attach your wires and pull them thru. No need to pay someone else Big money when we set it up to do it yourself.
Chrome 11" Tall 1-1/4" Diameter Swedged Dresser Ape Hanger Handlebar For Harley 1996 To Present FLHT,FLHTC,FLHTCU & FLHX Touring Models
Fits Harley FLHT, FLHTC, FLHTCU Electra Glide models 1996 to Present & FLHX Street Glide models 2006 to Present equipped with Electra Glide style "Bat Wing" fairing.
Notched throttle side for 2008-up models with "Throttle By Wire" (Electronic Throttle Control)
Bagger Werxs 11" Tall swedged style Dresser ape hanger handlebars
Smooth swedged 1-1/4" diameter handlebar down to 1" diameter for smooth styling
Chrome plated heavy duty .120" thick wall steel tubing
These handlebars are knurled and dimpled and have machined slots for internal wire routing and comes with "pull wires" inside of the bars for ease of routing your wires internally
Measures: 11" Height x 15-3/4" Center Width x 31-1/2" Width x 10" Pullback
Works with all standard controls, grips and risers
Sold Each
FREE SHIPPING TO THE LOWER 48 STATES
Check out other handlebars and accesories in our Ebay Store
These are of the highest quality. Easy to wire as they are already strung with wire. Just attach your wires and pull them thru. No need to pay someone else Big money when we set it up to do it yourself.