Hey everyone,

I have had a '08 SG for the past few months and really have enjoyed it but this past weekend we did an extended ride(350 miles) and I found out real quick that the SG bars didn't fit me well at all. I have severe carpal tunnel and really needed a set of higher bars without going to a set of apes. Well I have looked around for a few days and today I went and sat on a RG and it is tall enough with enough pullback that I think I'll be able to ride more comfortably. So tomorrow I'm going to pick up an anniversary RG and they are going to transfer my backrest/xm radio. As much as I love my SG I probably would have been better off buying the RG to start with.

 

leeinmemphis,Just get the RG bars and swap them out. Unless you want the bigger fairing. Good luck either way. ps. How's the dealer treating you on the trade in?

 

Dude! Dont do it! do you not realize how ugly those things are??

 

I hate to see the next post, "Uhh, guys the wind buffeting on my last 350 mile trip is driving me crazy!"
Just change bars!

 

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What the.......!!!11111[&:]

 

TRUTH!

 

EACH TO HIS OWN!!!!!! To bad you din't TEST ride before you bought!!! Hope you dont take a killing!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!

JAKESTER.....[sm=americanasmiley.gif]

 

Yeah HD makes all sizes and shapes replacement handlebars. But it's your money. Enjoy your newer '08 bike.

 

The lure of the darkside is irresistable! Best to go ahead and give in now...

 

Actually HD only has 1 set of bars that will fit the '08 due to the fly by wire(according to the three dealers I talked to) and they didn't give me enough rise for what I wanted. I am coming out actually very good on the trade and will have to pay just under $2k difference between the SG and RG. Gotta remember though that my bike does have a set of HD blade rims on it so I'm taking some of a hit. Plus the bike is due for a service now so I'm picking up that money. The frame mounted fairing will probably make it easier on my hands to ride as well. I didn't get a chance to test ride when I bought because I had just had bilateral carpal tunnel surgery on both hands. I've signed up with the local Hog chapter to help organize a few rides and be a road captain so I'm planning on spending quite a bit of time riding this year.