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Old 02-09-2012, 11:54 PM
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I like my WO 575s. Very comfy.
 
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Old 02-10-2012, 12:39 AM
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It depends on the individual.. I am a bit of a gorilla, 6'4" tall knuckle dragger... So the 13" Prime Apes are perfect for me... Road my scoot to Sturgis and back with 'em and loved every minute of it.
 
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I love my Kromewerks +2 sweepers. I'm 5'11 and they give me a very natural feeling arm/shoulder position. Bars are cheap and just need a longer clutch cable
 
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PYO 10", so comfortable for long riding
 
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Originally Posted by olsenjb
Put Heritage bars on my Road King. It was nice because they went on without having to change cables or extend wiring.
I did the same for the same reason (trying to save a few bucks) but after another 1-1/2 years I'm kicking around the idea of higher with more pull back, probably apes of some kind.
 
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I would like to see the guy for whom the factory set up is most comfortable. Must be an oddly proportioned person. It is a shame that the factory equipment seems to fit no one.
 
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Cyclesmith 13s. I like the hand position better than the Wild One's. Installed mine and rode 500 miles the next day. No problems
 
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I would like to see the guy for whom the factory set up is most comfortable. Must be an oddly proportioned person. It is a shame that the factory equipment seems to fit no one.
It fits the china man who made it
 
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14" HCC apes. The improvement is fantastic.
 
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Buckhorns... only style I'll ever use. I had a short set with a tall set of risers on my 59, when I got the 98, I tried them but they were too small. I found a new set (search J&P for Buckhorn in Harley section) and ordered them. Took the beach bars off and the cables were the right length.

They look funny as hell, but I don't care (too small looking for the bike) they are a good height, place my hands in a neutral position rather than pronated or supinated like all the other bars. For someone with severe back, neck, shoulder, elbow and wrist problems, it's a perfectly neutral position for shoulders, elbows and wrists.

Had a guy stop by and tried them before they were even bolted on, he offered to buy them and pay me to put them on right there. Then he tried to by the old set even though they were rusty. Everyone I have let sit on the bike and try them has decided they wanted a set. Might feel odd for a minute, but within a mile, you're stuck on them and don't want to change ever again.
 


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