10" vs 12" Monkey bagger bars
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From: Culpeper, VA
Here is a shot of mine showing the 10 inchers.
only got a short ride in with them so far, but WOW what a huge improvement over stock......so glad I did this mod
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only got a short ride in with them so far, but WOW what a huge improvement over stock......so glad I did this mod
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From: Atchison, Ks
I put my 10's straight up to start with but they were uncomfortable to me. Im nearly 6'0" and consider myself to have fairly long arms. They were definetly above the fairing and provided NO protection. I moved them back around 1-2" and they were definetly more comfy and were just starting to provide some wind protection. Not direct protection but some wind deflection like you would see ina wind tunnel. Clear as mud?
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Alberta Canada
Your signature states that you have 12's. Was that on the blue bike? If the pic's you posted are with the 10's as you said...thank you! That's what I wanted to see and makes myself believe I want 10's over the 12's. BTW how tall are you and what seat are you using on the 09 SG? Thanks again.
Mine is the black street glide, and it does have the 10" bagger bars.
I am only 5'8 and using the stock seat, my arms are just below my shoulders when cruising down the hwy.
Also I got the bars from Hill country custom cycle
http://www.hillcountrycustomcycles.c...-Kits-C62.aspx
If you call them ask for Brian let him know that Alberta Craig sent you.
I have ordered 4 sets of prewired bars from him and they have all been perfect.
The service they provide at Hill Country is second to none. Imo
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From: Culpeper, VA
The blue street glide is my wifes ride. and yes it has 12" bars on it but a different design.
Mine is the black street glide, and it does have the 10" bagger bars.
I am only 5'8 and using the stock seat, my arms are just below my shoulders when cruising down the hwy.
Also I got the bars from Hill country custom cycle
http://www.hillcountrycustomcycles.c...-Kits-C62.aspx
If you call them ask for Brian let him know that Alberta Craig sent you.
I have ordered 4 sets of prewired bars from him and they have all been perfect.
The service they provide at Hill Country is second to none. Imo
Mine is the black street glide, and it does have the 10" bagger bars.
I am only 5'8 and using the stock seat, my arms are just below my shoulders when cruising down the hwy.
Also I got the bars from Hill country custom cycle
http://www.hillcountrycustomcycles.c...-Kits-C62.aspx
If you call them ask for Brian let him know that Alberta Craig sent you.
I have ordered 4 sets of prewired bars from him and they have all been perfect.
The service they provide at Hill Country is second to none. Imo
Thanks for the info. 10's are looking like the one's I'm going to go with. I checked HCC site and I didn't see PYO MBB listed. Do you need to call them to order PYO MBB? Also did you order the bars pre-wired? If so were you satisfied with the work finish? Thanks!
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Alberta Canada
Only on my black street glide I should have gone with chrome bars, chrome switch housings, and Black switches. But the switches I can do on my own someday if I want.
Just call their toll free number ask for Brian, or ext 8
You will LOVE those bars.
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From: Culpeper, VA
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2006
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Where are the 6'3" guys out there with 10's or 12's. Can you use the stock mirrors? Trying to decide best route to go. Never used anything but stock bars before. Tks.
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From: Maryland
Dew Me....Looking to here how the install goes when you do it. BTW were did you order the 10's from? Another question I had was has anyone ordered and used the Paul Yaffe Supersize Kit? I'm checking prices and also looking for a one stop shop to order the bars, cables and everything I need to install the bars.
Stock mirrors on an SG? I'm hearing no way on 10's. Maybe 12's.
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From: Culpeper, VA
I ordered everything from a Harley dealer in Florida that I have a working relationship with. I'll have to ask if I can share what I paid. I will tell you I've done business with Dr. V-Twin b4 and would definetely do business with them again. They are a Forum sponsor and hook us up. 10's you don't need a Supersize kit but +2 (or even +4) is a good idea on clutch. 12" I think you still do not need wires but you need clutch and brake. Don't quote me on that. Stock mirrors on an SG? I'm hearing no way on 10's. Maybe 12's.