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But don't the 518's have quite a bit of pull back? I'm trying to get away from that.
 
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had the 518 on my fatty , now I have the 550 on my RK custom see sig
 
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Default RE: Wild one 518 or Knuckle bars?

518's are pretty sweet.&nbsp\\; Whiskers let me sit on his beautiful ride and the bars are quite comfortable.&nbsp\\;
But, pullback is all up to the individual rider (ht, seat, etc.).&nbsp\\; Go to Wild 1s site for the dimensions of various bars.
 
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I've got 36" knuckle/buffalo bars on mine.&nbsp\\; 7" of pullback, 4" rise.&nbsp\\; I think thy were Cyclesmith?&nbsp\\; I bought them used, can remember, but love them.
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ORIGINAL: reefrider

+1 on the 518's.
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Love your bike Dan. Dod you find yourself leaning forward a bit with them?
 
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Default RE: Wild one 518 or Knuckle bars?

Definitely puts you forward in a more aggressive position.&nbsp\\; Very comfortable for me.&nbsp\\; I'm 6'1" .
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Wild One 503 Knuckle Bars:
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Default RE: Wild one 518 or Knuckle bars?

Those are pretty aggessive.
Now I'm looking at Sreaming Eagle RK bars. $250.00
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Default RE: Wild one 518 or Knuckle bars?

Looked at some SE RK bars and decided the wouldn't let the grips go low as I wanted. Thanks for all the help guys. Still undecided.
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