Oh no not another handlebar thread.......need more pullback.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,661
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From: Monroe, Louisiana
I'm not completely happy with my KW bars either, but finances don't allow me to experiment any more right now. I just keep checking the handlebar threads for future reference. I know I didn't help you but just wanted to let you know your not the only one who is not completely satisfied. I think they are a little wide and I'd like a little more up and back. They do look good though.
Its been a while since I did the swap, but to tell the truth, I didn't notice that much difference in finish between the stock bars and the KW.
Its been a while since I did the swap, but to tell the truth, I didn't notice that much difference in finish between the stock bars and the KW.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 356
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From: Eastern Massachusetts
http://www.flandersco.com/about.html
All the information you'll need about HD (and other) handlbars.
Personally, love my bars off '93 Wide Glide...
Hope this helps.
All the information you'll need about HD (and other) handlbars.
Personally, love my bars off '93 Wide Glide...
Hope this helps.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 526
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From: Merrimack NH
Same boat here except with a RG. I'd like a little taller and a little more pull back.
Looked at Carlini Flying Apes (looks like they have the same basic shape as the KW +2) but be prepared for sticker shock. Here's a link:
http://www.carlinidesign.com/handlebars/ape-hangers
Looked at Carlini Flying Apes (looks like they have the same basic shape as the KW +2) but be prepared for sticker shock. Here's a link:
http://www.carlinidesign.com/handlebars/ape-hangers
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 10,045
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From: ST. Louis
A little Pullback, a little wider and a little taller. Not much but I can ride relaxed now, not leaning to reach the bars.
http://www.wild1inc.com/BAGGER.html
http://www.wild1inc.com/orderWO575.html
For somebody 5' 4" I don't have a clue.
Last edited by Texas Fat Boy; Aug 10, 2010 at 06:04 PM.
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Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Newport news, Virginia
pettifogger1...in the garage and out in the sun I can see a BIG difference in the finish. The SS have an oh so subtle darker hue to the finish plus you can see the swirl marks from the polishing process.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 548
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
Got a set on mine and they're fine. I don't know if you'd want to try this....but I do remember a post from a guy a year or so back with the same problem. He said he turned the forks all the on each side and pulled each side toward him an inch and said the chrome was fine and they were perfect after that, LOL. I figure if you're gonna dump the bars anyway then it might be worth a try?
Lar
Lar
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,616
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From: Mid West
I went with Wild 1 bars, check out the website, full of photos and dimensions for stock as well as their bars plus they are 1 1/4" bars; I am very very happy with the WO518's I put on!!
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Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 31
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From: Seattle Wa.
Not trying to Jack your thread...but I have a question... does the wrist angle of the stock EG bars bother anyone?... I have been unable to get comfortable with the wrist position of the stock bars...is there a stock replacement bar or bars from another H-D that will fit with the fairing? I'm not into the apes or custom bars...just looking for something that works.Thanks in advance 
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 369
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From: North Okanagan, BC
+1 on the WILD1's.....love mine!
