yaffee bagger bars
I dont eather Texas law says you have to have mirrors
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Las Vegas
I installed 12's on mine a few months ago and like them. I even did an ironbutt 1000 mile ride to Sturgis with them and they were really comfortable. However, I want to go taller so I just ordered 16's mbb. When they get here I am selling my 12's. I am 5'10" and the 12's put my hands just below my shoulders. It's a comfortable position and I have much more control over my bike than the stock bars. However, I want my hands at my eye level because I like the way it looks and I think I will like it better in feel.
To the op, buy the 12's and don't think they'll be too high. You'll like them a lot and the bars shape fit the fairing really well. Good luck!
To the op, buy the 12's and don't think they'll be too high. You'll like them a lot and the bars shape fit the fairing really well. Good luck!
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Maryland
Mike and I are totally on the same page here with looks. Looks-wise the 10's are perfect. They are right at the fairing and I don't like the looks of going higher (personal opinion of course). Since I am 6 ft. and do want my arms higher I am looking very seriously at the FBI drop seat kit so I can lower my *** which will have the effect of higher bars.
BTW, if you do go 10's you only need a clutch cable. Everything else reaches just fine.
Just to make sure I don't seem like I'm flip-flopping: If you like the looks of the 12's do it. Make sure to post pics when ur done.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: O'fallon IL
I just ordered a set of 12 inch mbb for my 12 flhx,second guessing myself on the size,i am 5 9 and think the 12's may be too tall,i still can change to the 10 inch,i know if i do this my fairing mirrors are worthless,for those of you that went through this dilemma what decision did you make and are you happy you did.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Port Neches Texas
I think everyone looking for new bars, are almost any mod, goes thru this process, I have the 12" OEM bars. The below photos may give you some idea, or perhaps someone with a SG can provide similar data, the first photo shows the point of measurement, the second is the distance from the point of measure, fork lock, to the center of the handgrip, 10" last two shows how they fit on the bike with and without the fairing.
Good Luck
Good Luck