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Old 04-11-2008, 07:56 AM
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I am looking for some advice.

Finally yesterday, I was able to take my 08 SG out on the road. I absolutely love the ride! However, after about 40 miles my shoulders started burning. I have managed another 20 miles but that was it. Too much pain in my shoulders.

I understand that I could replace the handlebars buth how do I determine what would work, what size, etc. Also, will the exisitng cables work , or would I need to replace them to?

Could I adjust somehow the stock bars?

I appreciate your help!
 
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Old 04-11-2008, 08:11 AM
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Many people here go with Wild One Chubby 575's or Khromewerks Sweeper 300505's. You would have to sit on a bike and try some different handlebars out.
 
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Old 04-11-2008, 08:16 AM
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What is your height? Maybeyour reach is a little short??? They have the Reach Seat, moves you 1" closer to bars.
 
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ORIGINAL: kruzmaister

I am looking for some advice.

Finally yesterday, I was able to take my 08 SG out on the road. I absolutely love the ride! However, after about 40 miles my shoulders started burning. I have managed another 20 miles but that was it. Too much pain in my shoulders.

I understand that I could replace the handlebars buth how do I determine what would work, what size, etc. Also, will the exisitng cables work , or would I need to replace them to?

Could I adjust somehow the stock bars?

I appreciate your help!
Fast becomingt the # 1 complaint with the 08 SG..!!!

Hear that MOCO...???

There are a ton of threads here about that.. Do a search and plan to be reading for about 3 hours..!!
 
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Old 04-11-2008, 10:20 AM
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Compared to my Fat Boy bars I am in paradise. No complaints with the stock bars here.
 
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Old 04-11-2008, 10:23 AM
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I have the same issue with my 2008 Ultra. I am 5"8 and fit very well on my 2005 FLHTCI but not on this one. The new frame, longer gas tank has the rider pushed back about 1.5" to 2" further than the 07's and older. I am researching what it will cost me to change out my bars also. Not looking good. The whole process looks like it will take 4 or 5 hours to do. Complete fairing removal for 08 Ultra.

The good news is that I enjoy the new room for my feet. A Reach Seat will put you up on topyour foot controls. I don't like that.
 
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HERE is a thread from last night with pics of the Khromewerks bars for comparison
 
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interesting. So they work fine with stock wiring?
 
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interesting. So they work fine with stock wiring?
Yup, you can reroute the clutch cable or buy a new one, which I did.
 
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And the electronic throttle wires were long enough too?
 


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