Recently purchased a 2020 Road Glide Special which is almost done getting ready for March trip from Philadelphia to Key West and back.

Got a Russell custom heated seat with removable backrest, Legends shocks, new pegboards (combines floorboards with highway pegs), heated grips, rear removable rack and some other accessories.



The last thing to complete the package is handlebars. I'm looking for the grips to move backwards about 1-2". The height of the stock handlebars is fine for me, I can compromise with a taller grip location, if they move back 2". The angle of the wrists with the stock bars are fine as well.



Anyone know of bars that fit this description? I've done a lot of searching with little positive results.



This thread (touring bars for coast to coast adventure) had some info but not the solution I'm looking for.



For most bikes, I've used the Rox Risers, but for the Road Glide, with the plastic cover over the bar attach point, this doesn't look like a viable solution.



Helibars makes adjustable handlebars (picture below) but at $750 they're kind of pricey and the internal wiring would have to be moved.



The other option is to get taller bars and just rotate them back to achieve the desired grip setback from stock. Krome Werks has a set for under $120 (here).



Thoughts?

 

Google KST bars and look at the Vanguard collection, I have the 12" Spearheads on my 2020 RGS.

 

H-D Reach HB's and Khromewerks 2+2 are similar and accomplish exactly what you are looking for. They look just like the stock bars, with just more pull back, a little higher and they are slightly narrower tip to tip.

I have the Reach bars on my SGS. Not sure about the RG but on my SGS, HB mounted mirrors were necessary as the grips blocked the view in the fairing mounted mirrors.

BTW, you will only need to get a pair of 10" wire extensions in order to do the install. Also the wires can be run inside the bars for a cleaner look. No problen with the stock Brake and Clutch cables.

 

Have you tried rotating your stock bars forward? That's what I did. It's not perfect but much better than the stock orientation and the best part is the price - free.

 

Thanks for the suggestion. I looked at the bars and rotating them doesn't gain any rearward grip movement. I too like 'free'.

 

have you looked into the CVO bars for the RGU ?
they seem to have similar height as stock with some additional pull back
they are (for me anyway) real comfortable from the stock seating position

 

Decided on the KST Spearhead 12" rise. They are very adjustable and reasonably priced. Ordered from DennisKirk.com for $391.50 (P/N KST-3SH12HG).

 

Think you will be very happy with your selection , might as well put some heated grips on while you are at it.

 

Did the heated grips as one of the first mods. Compared to other bikes, these will cook an egg.

 

thinking of going with the same bars, what grips did you use.