Rott - good video. Thanks for sharing!

 

In the old days, you closed your eyes and held your arms out to where they were most comfortable and the builder knew where to fit your bars. you dont see that much anymore.

 

I agree totally! I thought my bars were perfect once I sat on it and tightend them down. But the highway said differently.

I'm with ya bro---after 20 years in the army and a degenerative C-Spine...I went for comfort. Funny thing is...I'm 5'11 and my arms are not short. They just feel better to me where they are.

 

Thank you.... So many variables to consider handlebars, seat and position.

 

Nothing to fret over if their not perfect the first time. You can pull the ignition switch and switch cover to gain access to the rear clamp bolts. 20 mins and you can have it readjusted and ready to ride again.

2010 Limited with some stuff

 

I applaud you for wanting to "get it right the first time". So many don't and the consequence is more time and money spent - needlessly.

Ergonomically speaking, the ideal seating position allows the rider to rotate the bars from full left lock to full right lock while sitting upright in the saddle and maintaining his grip with both hands on the bars.

Your hands should be in line with your wrists, that is, your hands should not be angled to the left or right of your wrists.

Your wrists should be above your elbows AND your elbows should be in front of your body and below your shoulders.

My $.02.

 

On a Road King or Roadglide I think you can position them like you want for comfort but on a batwing, the bars can only go so far back before they hit the dash panel at the filler neck when turned all the way.