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Sep 10, 2011 | 10:22 AM

chidiver

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Handlebar help....please

2012 flhx(SG-BatWing) w +2" pullback Harley bars. I did read the sticky but am more confused than when I started. The Harley +2" pullback bars have a wrist angle that puts my wrists in agony. (previous carpal tunnel surgery and all that) I'm looking for bars about the same width as stock but more turned out and less of the wheelbarrow effect. Also at least +2" or even +3" more pullback and an inch or 3 more rise than stock. I already have the +4" clutch cable from the previous bars. Any suggestions? I also have hands that want to fall asleep every 20 to 30 minutes so anything that would help in that regard would be great too.

Bike was bought end of July 2011...changed seats a couple times, same for windshields, trying to get it to fit me as good as possible.(5'9"/215#/short arms/30" inseam/age 61)...3200 mi on it so far in a little over a month.

Thanx to anybody that can point me in the right direction.

Last edited by chidiver; Sep 10, 2011 at 10:42 AM. Reason: Added batwing fairing

Sep 10, 2011 | 10:25 AM

dawg

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Khromewerks +2 sweepers pn# 300515 will do exactly what you are looking for.

Sep 10, 2011 | 10:26 AM

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Sep 10, 2011 | 10:26 AM

Buckinfitch

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I went with these... much better than stock. and they come pre-notched for TBW (works with stock cables/wire, nothing to change)

http://www.adventureharley.com/heritage-style-handlebar

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Sep 10, 2011 | 10:26 AM

dawg

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Stock on bottom, sweepers on top

Sep 10, 2011 | 10:53 AM

chidiver

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Originally Posted by dawg

Khromewerks +2 sweepers pn# 300515 will do exactly what you are looking for.

Thank you very much... Just to confirm tho, these will fit the batwing fairing? I've only been in the touring world for a month, so hopefully you will cut me some slack.

Sep 10, 2011 | 10:29 PM

dawg

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Originally Posted by chidiver

Thank you very much... Just to confirm tho, these will fit the batwing fairing? I've only been in the touring world for a month, so hopefully you will cut me some slack.

Absolutely, that's the bars I run with batwing fairing. That's what they are made for.