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Old 06-02-2011 | 11:17 PM
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My bike is almost perfect. The only thing I need is to be able to reach the handlebars by about one inch closer for perfection. I have the 2011 SuperLow. Any suggestion what would work and look good? Please post pictures please!

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Old 06-03-2011 | 06:23 AM
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First, and obvious choice that you've probably already tried would be to rotate the bars toward you, if possible. Next - "pullback" risers of the sort linked below might work. I searched for risers for your bike on denniskirk, but since it's a new model year there isn't a lot out there designated for your particular model. That doesn't mean stuff from other years won't work just fine, probably they will. I'm not familiar with the front end of your bike so I can't say for sure. I'd call them - also search jpcycles.com

You can get a million different types of handlebars as well - and I am certain you could find pullbacks to suit you.

A different direction would be to move you an inch towards the bars with a different saddle.

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...mmyId=19100003
 
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Old 06-03-2011 | 12:50 PM
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LA Choppers makes angle adapters that tilt the bars you have forward or back a few degrees. might be just what you are looking for.

http://www.lachoppers.com/catalog/di...484/index.html
 
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Old 06-03-2011 | 05:59 PM
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Thank you. I have rotated the handlebars and the triple tree is one piece so I can not use an adapter. I think I will have to get new bars.
 
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Old 06-03-2011 | 08:30 PM
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Stock Handlebar specs

I switched my Roadster to 883 bars which are lower and narrower. Narrowing bars a couple of inches can decrease the overall reach required.

Sit on the bike and put your hands in a comfortable position, then compare where they are to the stockers. You can mock something up if necessary. Then you'll know where to go with it.

Stock Roadster


883 bars
 
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