New handlebars....
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Stage IV
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From: St. Marys, GA
New handlebars....
Looking to swap out handlebars for a more comfortable ride. I'm 6'4" and ride an Electra Glide. Considering Harley Tall Boys or Klock Werk Ergo Up bars. Any suggestions?
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From: Fort Pierce, Florida
I'm 6-4 and used to have 14" apes on my RKC. I just got my WO576 14" for my new 12 SG. I can't wait to put them on. Anyways, I found that apes that put my hands about shoulder height give me the best ride. Stock bars make my shoulders and lower back to hurt. JMAO though.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Joplin, MO
Runnin WO 575's here. Just 10 inches high, so might not be enough for a 6 foot guy like yourself. Wild One has models that are higher, and they make some of the best bars on the market. Top quality and 1.25 inches thick. Look good!
Road Captain
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From: NJ
I ordered a set of the new WO 578 (10") and they should arrive in the next week or two. I could have gone with 12", but I am only 5' 9" and the cost saving of not having to buy cables was enticing. Additionally, I like my hands to be right at the fairing height.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: PA
Looking forward to pics and your thoughts...these are new and I want to see them on a bike and hear an opinion. They are on my list of possible bars to get.
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Just put 11" Santee bars on my Electra Glide. Got them new online for $50, they're 1 1/4" bagger bars which I liked better than Harley's 1" bar. Price was right, too cold to test drive, but I'm 6'4" as well and they seem to fit the bill. I too didn't want them much above the fairing.
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Road Captain
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Will do. I may need a few weeks though.
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From: C-bus
I have khromewerks +2 sweepers and really like them I am 6'1. They have a new bar this year 2+2. http://www.khromewerks.com/
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I have khromewerks +2 sweepers and really like them I am 6'1. They have a new bar this year 2+2. http://www.khromewerks.com/
Really like em'.
I would say the KW Sweepers +2 +2, would probably be purrrrfect for you w/your heighth, as you probably are not using the fairing mirrors?
That would get my vote.
They price their's too so that you can actually afford them too if that's any consulation?