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I've read that also but I don't understand why people say that. Sorry I can't give a better explaination. I guess the wider bars give more leverage, which to me isn't neccessarily a bad thing.
Just had my shoulder replaced last week hope it dosen't take too long before I can ride .
Put 575s on my 2009 flhx but it didn't help, had to have the surgery
I spoke to the tech at wild 1 this morning and he advises me to go with the 508s because of my height and reach. He states that the 518 would put me in a locked elbow at all times and that when I turn the bars to the extreme to one side or the other I will most likely lose the grip of the bar because it would be too far out and away from me..
I tried to talk to the HD dealer also about the Heritage Bars but he was a DH, he only wanted to sell me the stock RK bar if I was buying through them even after I said I was interested in the Heritage bar and I wanted to see one to get a feel for the size and shape.
I guess it is time to start looking online for a dealer on the 508 and get a set, I think paying over 2 large bills is too high so I will be shopping around and checking out Ebay.
Well I bought a used set of 508's today on Ebay, I didn't want to spend alot on a set of bars I had no idea would be helpful or not. I guess we will see after I change the apes for the 508.... thanks again everyone.....
I suspect you won't be sorry, I have ridden a few bikes with apes over the years and I can honestly say the 518's are far more friendly to me, the 508's should do as well for you.
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