Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Short Guy + 2011 FLHRC = Bar issues! Need Help!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 2, 2011 | 04:52 PM
  #1  
jaysnafu's Avatar
jaysnafu
Thread Starter
|
Club Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,075
Likes: 101
From: Back Overseas for now
Default Short Guy + 2011 FLHRC = Bar issues! Need Help!

Alright, before everyone says head to a dealer and try a few bars, let me say I am stationed in a part of Europe where a dealer is a few hours away and it's a "nogo" situation. And the ones that are "closeish" have nothing in stock - so I need some help!

I already got a Corbin seat which brings my stubby 5'6" self a bit lower, and have Street Glide shocks to bring the back end a bit closer to the ground. I am looking for barsthat will bring me to a more comfortable reach. I have read many good things about the Heritage bars, and am looking for something that is a simple swap, no additional lines or wires needed. Any other low flying bars recommended? Even something like a "beach style" without the nasty wrist angle would be great. Other "vertically challenged " riders PLEASE speak up!
 
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2011 | 05:11 PM
  #2  
mkguitar's Avatar
mkguitar
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 14,744
Likes: 402
From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
Default

have you tried rotating your bars back towards you?

as long as your controls don't hit your tank...


Mike
 
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2011 | 03:34 AM
  #3  
jaysnafu's Avatar
jaysnafu
Thread Starter
|
Club Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,075
Likes: 101
From: Back Overseas for now
Default

Okay, that's one idea, thank you mk, hoping for a few more...lol.
 
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2011 | 04:02 AM
  #4  
Jon0807's Avatar
Jon0807
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 470
Likes: 2
Default

Do a search for heritage bars. Its one of the most common bars put on rk's
 
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2011 | 06:11 AM
  #5  
fat daddy's Avatar
fat daddy
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 825
Likes: 10
From: Florida
Default

I put khrome werks 2+2 on my 2011 sg love em
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RGfan
Touring Models
13
Jul 4, 2013 12:46 AM
oley55
Touring Models
26
Aug 21, 2012 04:00 AM
richjweiner
Touring Models
4
Apr 21, 2011 10:56 PM
CigarCritic
Touring Models
29
Apr 2, 2011 12:07 PM
Jukebox
Touring Models
3
Jan 24, 2010 09:51 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:09 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE