Topic: Handle bar options for a 2012 cvo sg (Read 8868 times)

SLO-POK3 · « **on:** March 14, 2012, 10:56:11 PM »

Looking for new handle bars that will not require me to ride leaning forward, any good options? I am not a tall person at 5'9" on a new 2012 cvo sg.

Appreciate any feedback.

BUBBLEHEAD · « **Reply #1 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:59:40 PM »

wild one 575's should do the trick.

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2012, 01:14:46 AM »

X2...better wrist position with the 575's too. They look a hell of a lot better, IMO.

AtomicCVO · « **Reply #3 on:** June 27, 2013, 02:28:36 PM »

I've got the same question for my CVO RoadGlide about the handle bars I'm finding myself leaning forward. I've been told a 2 and 1 bar , or a Heritage bar. I want a black bar and I think it'll need to come back and up to fit right.
Any idea how one could get an idea on what you'd need?

JCZ · « **Reply #4 on:** June 27, 2013, 03:03:35 PM »

The Harley Touring Pullbacks are 2" up and 2" back. The web site and the catalog both say stainless steel and need to change cables/wiring but neither is true. They are chrome and you can use stock wires.

Both the wife and I had these bars on our Street Glides (mine was CVO) and a number of other SESG owners on this forum are using them.....that's where I got the idea. Even though they're billed as 2" up and 2" back my wife had hers pulled back even more so hers were probably more like 1" up and 3" back.

North Georgia Hawg · « **Reply #5 on:** June 27, 2013, 07:18:26 PM »

Wild One Chubbys 575 bars here, too. They move your hands about 2" up, 2" back, and out a bit - and give you a much better wrist position than the stock bars. They are 1 1/4" in diameter, so they look a lot better than 1" bars.

Wild One also makes the Chubbys 578 bars now, too. I have a friend who just put them on his Ultra recently. They are more like mini-apes, and position your hands about 2" above the 575 bars. You will likely need new clutch and brake lines with those, whereas with the 575 bars you will most likely not... I didn't.

Ken

D-N-D · « **Reply #6 on:** June 28, 2013, 06:09:08 AM »

The Chubbys WO 575s Work well for me way better then stock !!!

willyB · « **Reply #7 on:** June 28, 2013, 07:13:34 AM »

I'm 5'-8" and I'm running 12" Monkey Bars from Yafee. I absolutely love them!

Last October we road from St. Louis to Pensacola, FL. First long ride with the new bars. Definitely the best piece I added to the scoot.

Style, comfort and everything in between.

Cvostu · « **Reply #8 on:** June 28, 2013, 07:20:14 AM »

Had the 575s. Wanted taller. 577s. Love em.

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #9 on:** July 13, 2013, 11:18:18 AM »

Quote from: AtomicCVO on June 27, 2013, 02:28:36 PM

I've got the same question for my CVO RoadGlide about the handle bars I'm finding myself leaning forward. I've been told a 2 and 1 bar , or a Heritage bar. I want a black bar and I think it'll need to come back and up to fit right.
Any idea how one could get an idea on what you'd need?

Road Glide is a different animal, so ignore the recommendations for the Street Glide.

CowboyBagger · « **Reply #10 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:21:37 PM »

Yaffee 12" MBB

Cowboy

Mr D · « **Reply #11 on:** July 22, 2013, 03:57:07 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on June 27, 2013, 03:03:35 PM

The Harley Touring Pullbacks are 2" up and 2" back. The web site and the catalog both say stainless steel and need to change cables/wiring but neither is true. They are chrome and you can use stock wires.

Both the wife and I had these bars on our Street Glides (mine was CVO) and a number of other SESG owners on this forum are using them.....that's where I got the idea. Even though they're billed as 2" up and 2" back my wife had hers pulled back even more so hers were probably more like 1" up and 3" back.

Was Jim able to internally wire them for you too?

hdguy1 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 07, 2013, 12:05:48 PM »

Quote from: North Georgia Hawg on June 27, 2013, 07:18:26 PM

Wild One Chubbys 575 bars here, too. They move your hands about 2" up, 2" back, and out a bit - and give you a much better wrist position than the stock bars. They are 1 1/4" in diameter, so they look a lot better than 1" bars.

Wild One also makes the Chubbys 578 bars now, too. I have a friend who just put them on his Ultra recently. They are more like mini-apes, and position your hands about 2" above the 575 bars. You will likely need new clutch and brake lines with those, whereas with the 575 bars you will most likely not... I didn't.

Ken

So the 575's can be installed with no mods at all ?

dayne66 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 07, 2013, 12:23:12 PM »

Quote from: hdguy1 on August 07, 2013, 12:05:48 PM

So the 575's can be installed with no mods at all ?

No mods required for mine.....even installed the GPS wiring internally as well as Heat Demons.

Mr D · « **Reply #14 on:** August 08, 2013, 12:04:30 PM »

Quote from: dayne66 on August 07, 2013, 12:23:12 PM

No mods required for mine.....even installed the GPS wiring internally as well as Heat Demons.

Are the handgrips a one time use? The Rumble grips will have to ordered, VIN protected to allow time for dealer to get.

dayne66 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 08, 2013, 12:15:52 PM »

Quote from: Mr D on August 08, 2013, 12:04:30 PM

Are the handgrips a one time use? The Rumble grips will have to ordered, VIN protected to allow time for dealer to get.

No, they slide off and 'clamp' back on. Only things you should need are a fish tape or chain to pull wires through and some dish soap. While the bars are on the bench.....is a good time to swap out the black switch covers for chrome ones.

Mr D · « **Reply #16 on:** August 08, 2013, 12:20:22 PM »

Quote from: dayne66 on August 08, 2013, 12:15:52 PM

No, they slide off and 'clamp' back on. Only things you should need are a fish tape or chain to pull wires through and some dish soap. While the bars are on the bench.....is a good time to swap out the black switch covers for chrome ones.

Thanks for the info Dayne

That saved almost $200... ea. grip retails for $97

mohhican · « **Reply #17 on:** January 09, 2014, 05:15:08 PM »

Hi,

I want to get 12" Paul Yaffe bar for 2012 cvo street glide , but my dealer does not fit the wires and clutch lines. Please advise me which parts do I have to buy and where can I get them?
Thank you.

willyB · « **Reply #18 on:** January 09, 2014, 06:36:20 PM »

Quote from: mohhican on January 09, 2014, 05:15:08 PM

Hi,

I want to get 12" Paul Yaffe bar for 2012 cvo street glide , but my dealer does not fit the wires and clutch lines. Please advise me which parts do I have to buy and where can I get them?
Thank you.

Give Yaffee a call. They sell complete kits. I did mine myself over a long weekend. Their instructions were good and if you have the patience you can do it.

mohhican · « **Reply #19 on:** January 10, 2014, 01:49:43 AM »

Thanks. I will call him.

Cvo dude · « **Reply #20 on:** January 13, 2014, 04:22:58 PM »

Just installed 575's on my 2012 ultra this last weekend, did the work myself wasn't bad just take pics and make diagrams of plugs and wires. Love them so far haven't been able to get any long trips yet I'm in Kansas weathers been bad. Hand position much better and still behind fairing plus the larger diameter bars just look better. Used all the same wires and cables.

mrdinny · « **Reply #21 on:** January 21, 2014, 12:56:29 PM »

Has anyone used LA Chopper prime apes ? Was wondering about the wrist angle.

Jswerve · « **Reply #22 on:** January 21, 2014, 02:12:05 PM »

I would do taller bars with more pullback. I did +2 sweepers and it helped as far as getting the bars closer to me but I always find myself wishing for more height on long rides because you tend to slump in the saddle when reaching your arms down toward your bars. I'm doing 13 cyclesmiths they have 8.5 inches of pullback and just felt right when I sat on bikes with them installed. I am only 5'6" tall and the 2 guys I know with the bars are the same height and say they won't ride a bike without them. Good luck!

Peggers · « **Reply #23 on:** January 23, 2014, 06:39:03 AM »

Mr Dinny - I have LA Choppers 13" Prime Apes on my FLHTCUSE and they are slightly wider than Yaffee, and they DON'T allow fitment of the stock heated grips.
As for the wrist angle they are OK for me, but as I have not tried the Yaffee monkey bars, I cannot comment.

Peggers · « **Reply #24 on:** January 23, 2014, 06:40:12 AM »

Another

Peggers · « **Reply #25 on:** January 23, 2014, 06:41:21 AM »

From in front they don't look so high.....

mrdinny · « **Reply #26 on:** January 23, 2014, 10:42:16 AM »

Quote from: Peggers on January 23, 2014, 06:39:03 AM

Mr Dinny - I have LA Choppers 13" Prime Apes on my FLHTCUSE and they are slightly wider than Yaffee, and they DON'T allow fitment of the stock heated grips.
As for the wrist angle they are OK for me, but as I have not tried the Yaffee monkey bars, I cannot comment.

They look great. Wont need to worry about heated grips as my street glide doesn't have that option. Thanks Peggers

SLO-POK3 · « **Reply #27 on:** January 23, 2014, 12:47:11 PM »

Yaffe 14" Monkey bars and love them. Note the added speakers to fill in the old mirror holes. You can never have too many speakers.

africa al · « **Reply #28 on:** February 10, 2014, 02:27:57 PM »

Yaffe 12" bars are the way to go. By far the most comfortable bars out there. IMO

Sea Biscuit · « **Reply #29 on:** February 10, 2014, 05:07:20 PM »

Here is something new and look great...not cheap but you already bought the CVO so we are through with that discussion!

http://www.baddad.com/products/part/80970

2whls4ever · « **Reply #30 on:** April 01, 2014, 02:57:02 PM »

RB Customs, 10" Sweeping Beaters w/flame gussets.

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