10" vs 12" Monkey bagger bars
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From: Maryland
I've read every thread on this subject and all the post in this thread. I would like to get the 10" bars. My concern is the reach. I'm 5'10" and don't want to reach further out to bars than what the stocks are. I just want more height. Am I understanding correctly that I can pull these back toward me away from fairing to get the most comfortable position? Close to stock pull back?
Yes, you can pull them back far enough to reach comfortably. All the threads you've read you should have seen MANY pics of 10" Yaffes pulled back and with riders in the 5'8"-5'10" range. I think I've even seen a 5'6" or two.
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From: Kentucky
I seen some guys were shorter than me, also some guys may have a different riding style than me. I just wanted to be sure.
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Great bars, you'll love'em. Likely won't love the wait though. Often seems to take a while to get them. When you are ready, if they are hard to find on the shelf somewhere, send me a PM. I think I know a Harley dealer that has a set in stock.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Ottawa, IL
I am about 5'9 and just put 12's on my bike. VERY glad i didnt go with the 10's. i have pulled them back just a bit and they are very comfortable. using stock mirrors in the stock location...perfect
Road Captain
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From: North Carolina
A lot of good info to include pics in this thread. This forum is killing my wallet. I am now going to have to order the black 10" MBB's. Does anyone know how many hours the dealerships are quoting for install? I am not going to attempt the install myself. Those of you who have changed to a painted inner fairing, is this this best time to get it done. Trying to consolidate and maybe save a few bucks on labor costs.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Central Texas
A lot of good info to include pics in this thread. This forum is killing my wallet. I am now going to have to order the black 10" MBB's. Does anyone know how many hours the dealerships are quoting for install? I am not going to attempt the install myself. Those of you who have changed to a painted inner fairing, is this this best time to get it done. Trying to consolidate and maybe save a few bucks on labor costs.
Bought a service manual...read several threads here about changing bars/cables ...asked alot of questions and did the work myself.
For your painted fairing, go ahead and get it done while your bars are getting installed..fairing is already off, might save a coin or three.
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From: Maryland
A lot of good info to include pics in this thread. This forum is killing my wallet. I am now going to have to order the black 10" MBB's. Does anyone know how many hours the dealerships are quoting for install? I am not going to attempt the install myself. Those of you who have changed to a painted inner fairing, is this this best time to get it done. Trying to consolidate and maybe save a few bucks on labor costs.
As for the painted inner fairing: Yes, this is the time to paint it. For several reasons: An important one is b/c you are very likely about to change out your mirrors to bar mount instead of fairing mount. I think everyone agrees that you can't keep fairing mirrors with 10's. So you will be needing to cover up the holes left behind when removing the fairing mirrors. Another possible reason is if you re-route your clutch cable and want to cover up that hole. Either routing outside fairing or hiding it even further like I did. Take a look at this thread:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...n-10-mbbs.html
Road Warrior
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From: Toms River, NJ
I wanted 10 inch Yaffe's MMBs and bought them. I like the way they look and work. I would not want to go higher as I ride a lot at highway speed. I lost all hand protection from the batwing, damn cold in the winter.
I guess it's what you are looking for, a bar hopper, yes I guess I would go higher for style. I put mine on because of back problems and to be able to ride longer.
Hope it works out for you, Be Safe JIM
I guess it's what you are looking for, a bar hopper, yes I guess I would go higher for style. I put mine on because of back problems and to be able to ride longer.
Hope it works out for you, Be Safe JIM
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Cruiser
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From: Ottawa, IL
I put 12's and only lost a little wind coverage. If I rise my hands an inch more they are fully in the wind....the install took me about 6-7 hours minus wiring the bars. The inner fairing doesn't have to come off to install the bars but will make the install easier with the fairing off and looks bad *** with it painted.
Road Captain
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From: North Carolina
I've seen labor hour quotes fluctuate quite a bit. None of them are cheap though. Are you sure you can't tackle this yourself? Anybody local you could ask for help. Maybe a fellow forum member? If I lived closer I'd offer to help.
As for the painted inner fairing: Yes, this is the time to paint it. For several reasons: An important one is b/c you are very likely about to change out your mirrors to bar mount instead of fairing mount. I think everyone agrees that you can't keep fairing mirrors with 10's. So you will be needing to cover up the holes left behind when removing the fairing mirrors. Another possible reason is if you re-route your clutch cable and want to cover up that hole. Either routing outside fairing or hiding it even further like I did. Take a look at this thread:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...n-10-mbbs.html
As for the painted inner fairing: Yes, this is the time to paint it. For several reasons: An important one is b/c you are very likely about to change out your mirrors to bar mount instead of fairing mount. I think everyone agrees that you can't keep fairing mirrors with 10's. So you will be needing to cover up the holes left behind when removing the fairing mirrors. Another possible reason is if you re-route your clutch cable and want to cover up that hole. Either routing outside fairing or hiding it even further like I did. Take a look at this thread:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...n-10-mbbs.html