HD Touring Pull Back Handlebar
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Eastern PA
I wanted something different this time so I'm running 12" apes.
They are what they are, in a perfect world I would have gone with Yaffe style 10".
On my last two bikes I ran Wild 1 Chubby WO575.
They don't look any different than stock, but has just enough pull back and height to be comfortable (with the perfect wrist angle)
They are what they are, in a perfect world I would have gone with Yaffe style 10".
On my last two bikes I ran Wild 1 Chubby WO575.
They don't look any different than stock, but has just enough pull back and height to be comfortable (with the perfect wrist angle)
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Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Republic of Texas
Will these fit a 2010 Street Glide with ABS, without Cruise? Thanks!
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: ST. Louis
All you should need is a +4" clutch cable.
Here's the Wild 1s link: http://www.wild1inc.com/
Click: Chubby Bars
Click Bagger Bars & Apes for FLHX
I see they now make a 10" Ape which is what I wanted all along. WO578
There is a big difference between a 10" Bagger Bar and a 10" Ape. If you want a taller bar.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,862
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From: Republic of Texas
I would think they'd work. ABS and Cruise mean nothing. You both have Throttle by Wire.
All you should need is a +4" clutch cable.
Here's the Wild 1s link: http://www.wild1inc.com/
Click: Chubby Bars
Click Bagger Bars & Apes for FLHX
I see they now make a 10" Ape which is what I wanted all along. WO578
There is a big difference between a 10" Bagger Bar and a 10" Ape. If you want a taller bar.
All you should need is a +4" clutch cable.
Here's the Wild 1s link: http://www.wild1inc.com/
Click: Chubby Bars
Click Bagger Bars & Apes for FLHX
I see they now make a 10" Ape which is what I wanted all along. WO578
There is a big difference between a 10" Bagger Bar and a 10" Ape. If you want a taller bar.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 565
Likes: 1
From: Pittsburgh
I have them and they are great, especially since I am short. I did have all of my cables replaced, including the front brake along with the extension kit for the TBW. I also tilted my bars down a decent amount which nets me a much better feeling of control over the bike especially if it happens to start leaning over to much should my foot slip a bit at a standstill.
I believe you can go to most HD dealers and they have the ability to install different kinds of handlebars on a display bike which then allows you to sit on the bike and get a feel for it.
Unless you're a really wide shouldered individual the pullback bars are just a little bit narrower than stock but they have a lower angle at the grip bend than stock. This mean you writs is not bent as much thus giving you a more relaxed wrist position.
I have the 1" extended pullback bar and this allows me to lean back into the seat rather than having to lean forward as the stock bars force me to do.
Bottom line is if you are short 5'6 to 5'8 I would recommend these bars. If will give you a whole different feel for the bike and IMO allow you to have better control, especially going very slow or even at a standstill.
I believe you can go to most HD dealers and they have the ability to install different kinds of handlebars on a display bike which then allows you to sit on the bike and get a feel for it.
Unless you're a really wide shouldered individual the pullback bars are just a little bit narrower than stock but they have a lower angle at the grip bend than stock. This mean you writs is not bent as much thus giving you a more relaxed wrist position.
I have the 1" extended pullback bar and this allows me to lean back into the seat rather than having to lean forward as the stock bars force me to do.
Bottom line is if you are short 5'6 to 5'8 I would recommend these bars. If will give you a whole different feel for the bike and IMO allow you to have better control, especially going very slow or even at a standstill.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 492
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From: Castle Rock, CO
I have 'em on my '10 Limited and really, really, REALLY don't like them but I figure I'll trade the bike in rather than spend the bucks to change them out to something else (cheap bastard).
ssmith579's description of having to pull your elbows to your stomach to get a comfortable wrist angle is probably the best description I've ever heard. Much worse than wheel barrow handles <lol>
ssmith579's description of having to pull your elbows to your stomach to get a comfortable wrist angle is probably the best description I've ever heard. Much worse than wheel barrow handles <lol>
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Florida
I have 'em on my '10 Limited and really, really, REALLY don't like them but I figure I'll trade the bike in rather than spend the bucks to change them out to something else (cheap bastard).
ssmith579's description of having to pull your elbows to your stomach to get a comfortable wrist angle is probably the best description I've ever heard. Much worse than wheel barrow handles <lol>
ssmith579's description of having to pull your elbows to your stomach to get a comfortable wrist angle is probably the best description I've ever heard. Much worse than wheel barrow handles <lol>