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Old 02-23-2015 | 12:59 PM
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perrybell4, did you have to extend the wiring for the Heritage bars?
I just found a used set that she's going to pick up (2hr round trip).
I'll swap them this week and am thinking while she's near a dealer she can grab the wiring IF it's required.


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Old 10-12-2019 | 04:41 PM
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The bra purpose varies depending on what you need this thing for, the degree of fixation and support: a weak degree of support is designed for Pilates, gymnastics, yoga, and cycling. Models without cups or things made of cotton fabric are suitable for this; medium support is needed for easy fitness, dancing, skiing, ice skating, and roller skating. What do you think, is an orthopedic bra url suitable for sport? I want to buy one for the workouts, but not sure...
 
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Old 10-13-2019 | 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by SafetyGirl
I have a herniated disk in my neck and it causes my shoulder and arm to ache after long miles. I'm hoping by changing the bars I can alleviate some of the discomfort. I have an 09 Deluxe. I'm wondering if I should go with a taller bar like the Heritage bars or a mini-ape, or stay with a traditional bar but with a pull back riser? I'm 5'5". Any one else change their bars and relieve neck or shoulder pain? Any advise would be appreciated.
16 inch apes are the only thing I can ride with that don't hurt my back, shoulders or neck.

More pullback would probably help too.
 
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Old 10-15-2019 | 04:31 PM
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For me the most comfortable position is where my elbows are just below my wrists and shoulders. This position is affected by both the height of the bars and how close they are to you. I had the stock '16 bars on my '16 Heritage and went to the classic Heritage Bars. It was a small difference but ended the knot in my upper shoulder blades immediately. I'm 5'7".
 
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Old 10-15-2019 | 08:08 PM
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When I went from stock to 16" apes on my Springer, the soreness in my neck and shoulders, on long rides, went away. While apes aren't for everybody, they worked wonders for me.
 
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Old 10-18-2019 | 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by SafetyGirl
I have a herniated disk in my neck and it causes my shoulder and arm to ache after long miles. I'm hoping by changing the bars I can alleviate some of the discomfort. I have an 09 Deluxe. I'm wondering if I should go with a taller bar like the Heritage bars or a mini-ape, or stay with a traditional bar but with a pull back riser? I'm 5'5". Any one else change their bars and relieve neck or shoulder pain? Any advise would be appreciated.
DO you ride with a helmet? If it sits to far on the back of your head or does not fit properly, you are constantly pushing your head forward straining your neck. I used to use a Roof Rover 8 helmet, which has the option of the chin piece being on the back of the helmet. This caused quite a bit of strain to my neck...

Otherwise figure out how you would need to sit relaxed on your bike and have custom handlebars made e.g. by a local indy... or this guy: https://brcustomcycles.com/
 

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