Hey y'all I picked up my new FLHR last week and I wish I would have done it sooner however I am having one issue. I am about 5'8" and after riding for an hour or two my right hand goes numb and I get a pain between my shoulder blades. I have read that changing the bars can remedy this but I am not sure which bars to look at, any input from those who have experienced this would be appreciated. Thanks

 

I am 5'8". I rotated the bars down slightly until comfortable. If i decide to change (doubt it) then ill go with the heritage softail bars. Actually, the moco has been putting them on cop bikes for quite awhile.

 

This is the most agonizing decision you will make... I'm still struggling with the decision because ,like everyone, I want to get it correct the first time. That frequently does not happen though from what I have read!

There are a TON of posts on here about bars and I suggest you start searching and reading them because there are bits of information everwhere. When you read something that strikes your interest subscribe to the thread so you can find it again and maybe even keep a notepad handy and make some notes. I wish I would have done this because now I'm going back through all the posts looking for something I have read before about tricks to do or not do when you actually get around to changing your bars.

 

I went with the Heritage style bars. Combined with a seat change (Sundowner) it brought me back to a more relaxed, not leaning forward, seated position. The Heritage style bars don't require any cable or line changes and are the least expensive route to go.

As far as getting it right the first time, good luck with that! Here I am 2 years later considering apes. I went from leaning forward to sitting upright and think that being able to sit back more would be even more comfortable.

 

Here's mine with the heritage style bars.

 

I was looking at apes, but it looks like heritage bars will be in my future due to funds. If you try them and don't like them, you can always take them off and sell them for minimal loss since no cable changes are required.

 

Same here, going to change out my bars for the heritage bars next week.

 

Im 5-8" also and tried the Heritage style bar and it wasnt enough, ended up having to go up with a 14" ape to get a real comfortable position. Do a search on the topic as there's many thread on the subject.

 

Thanks for the replies thus far... What sort of change in position am I looking at by going with the heritage bars

 

I installed Heritage-style also, with a TallBoy seat. I rotated them back and they are very comfortable.