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Jim B. · Feb 7th, 2012, 01:15 AM

I have an 09 Road Glide and the stock handlebars are just a little too far away. I've read that some people have replaced the stock RG handlebars with Heritage handlebars. Can anyone tell me the difference in reach in inches and whether they had to buy longer cables when they put on the Heritage bars? Thanks.

dbmg · Feb 7th, 2012, 01:19 AM

Have you tried loosening and roll the bars back toward you 1st ????

Jim B. · Feb 7th, 2012, 01:21 AM

Well, I now feel pretty stupid. The links section that showed up under my original post showed that I had posted nearly the identical question almost 3 years ago. Thanks to everyone who answered back then and I apologize for wasting everyone's time with the new post.

Quote: Originally Posted by dbmg View Post

Have you tried loosening and roll the bars back toward you 1st ????

I'm going to try that first. If it isn't enough then I'll do the Heritage switch. My dealer is going to have to replace my front fairing due to a recent mishap with the bike so I might as well do the swap at the same time.

Redfish-Joe · Feb 7th, 2012, 08:55 AM

I have Heritage bars on my RG and love them. Cables fit without modifications.

HDDon · Feb 7th, 2012, 09:00 AM

This might give you some ideas:Harley Davidson Community (Handle Bar Specs)

ironmark · Feb 7th, 2012, 11:08 AM

I have the Heritage style handlebars on my RG and I love them. You will get around a 3" rise and a 3" pullback and your hands with be at a more comfortable angle, all the stock wires and cables will work without any modifications.

DakotaRob · Feb 7th, 2012, 09:07 PM

I'm considering either the Heritage style bars or possibly the Cyclevision 2 Plus bars: CycleVisions Plus 2's Handlebars for FLTR | 503-859 | JP Cycles

I adjusted the factory bars as much as I could, but they are still a little uncomfortable.

Feb 7th, 2012, 01:19 AM	#2
dbmg Community Leader Ride: Touring Join Date: Jul 4th, 2010 Posts: 3,221	Re: Heritage Handlebars on Road Glide? Have you tried loosening and roll the bars back toward you 1st ????

Feb 7th, 2012, 01:21 AM	#3
Jim B. Contributor$ Ride: 2009 Road Glide Join Date: Apr 28th, 2009 Location: Lompoc, CA Posts: 497	Well, I now feel pretty stupid. The links section that showed up under my original post showed that I had posted nearly the identical question almost 3 years ago. Thanks to everyone who answered back then and I apologize for wasting everyone's time with the new post. Quote: Originally Posted by dbmg View Post Have you tried loosening and roll the bars back toward you 1st ???? I'm going to try that first. If it isn't enough then I'll do the Heritage switch. My dealer is going to have to replace my front fairing due to a recent mishap with the bike so I might as well do the swap at the same time. __________________ 2009 HD Road Glide (FLTR) 2005 GL1800A Metallic Blue NRA Endowment Member American Legion Riders Last edited by dbmg; Feb 7th, 2012 at 01:31 AM. Reason: Merged Posts

Feb 7th, 2012, 08:55 AM	#4
Redfish-Joe Contributor$ Ride: 2011 Road Glide Custom Join Date: Sep 2nd, 2008 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 1,785 My Mood:	Re: Heritage Handlebars on Road Glide? I have Heritage bars on my RG and love them. Cables fit without modifications. __________________ "The protection of our rights can endure no longer than the performance of our responsibilities." John F. Kennedy

Feb 7th, 2012, 09:00 AM	#5
HDDon Retired Moderators Ride: 2005 FLTRI Join Date: Aug 28th, 2009 Location: Suwannee, Fl Posts: 3,534 My Mood:	Re: Heritage Handlebars on Road Glide? This might give you some ideas:Harley Davidson Community (Handle Bar Specs)

Feb 7th, 2012, 11:08 AM	#6
ironmark Community Star Ride: 2008 Road Glide Join Date: Sep 14th, 2008 Location: Jackson , MI Posts: 644 My Mood:	Re: Heritage Handlebars on Road Glide? I have the Heritage style handlebars on my RG and I love them. You will get around a 3" rise and a 3" pullback and your hands with be at a more comfortable angle, all the stock wires and cables will work without any modifications. __________________ 08 Candy Red Sunglo RG,painted inner fairing,103" stage2,V&H true duels,custom FI mapp,Progressive Suspension Touring Link,monotube,440shocks,Heritage style bars,,compensator upgraded, Dakota Digitals Gauges & alot more

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Feb 7th, 2012, 09:07 PM	#7
DakotaRob Contributor$ Ride: 2011 Road Glide Ultra Join Date: Jun 27th, 2010 Location: Elk Point, South Dakota Posts: 196 My Mood:	Re: Heritage Handlebars on Road Glide? I'm considering either the Heritage style bars or possibly the Cyclevision 2 Plus bars: CycleVisions Plus 2's Handlebars for FLTR \| 503-859 \| JP Cycles I adjusted the factory bars as much as I could, but they are still a little uncomfortable. __________________ Rob

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