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[atlasfields]

Here's the scoop...I've got an 08 and the stock handlebars are killing me.  I get a pain in between my shoulders that is mind boggling'ly painfull. 

I replaced the stock seat with a custom one from Danny Grey.  Thinking that since I a little lower and a little farther back, that's exsasperated the issue.

Anyone have thoughts on a handlebar replacement?  Or maybe I should a get of risers that would raise the bar a bit and raked them back a little?

[ice6900]

bar/riser r an expensive option   electric cables run through!   beware its not so easy to replace

[atlasfields]

bar/riser r an expensive option   electric cables run through!   beware its not so easy to replace

True, you're right, it's not a cheap thing but it's worth not feeling like some took an axe to my traps.

[atlasfields]

Bumping this back to the top.  Am I the only one looking to replace my stock handlebars?

Looking at the Gangster Apes from Carlini or some 14" incher's from brcustomcycles.

[FLYNDYNA]

I know what you refer to...it took time before my muscles got used to the new "stance"...I didn't change my bars because I really like the look of them on the bike. Any change in handlebars will require cable/hose changes as well. Keep in mind the internal wiring. You should do whatever you wish as it is YOUR bike, just make sure you get all the information before switching out. Best of luck!

Flyndyna

[atlasfields]

I know what you refer to...it took time before my muscles got used to the new "stance"...I didn't change my bars because I really like the look of them on the bike. Any change in handlebars will require cable/hose changes as well. Keep in mind the internal wiring. You should do whatever you wish as it is YOUR bike, just make sure you get all the information before switching out. Best of luck!

Flyndyna

After 9k mikes, I doubt I'm going to get use to them.

[Janine]

I considered replacing my handlebars as my hands were falling asleep. After checking into it, decided I didn't want the hassle. My husband turned the bars down a little and it helped some, but my hands will still fall asleep...not all the time, but often enough that it is irritating. I just shake them out a bit, and if it's real bad, then I will stop for a while. My Dr. says it's not the bike, but damage in my hands and she wants to operate. I told her that it is still riding season, and I wouldn't even consider it at this time!

[skyhook]

I put on an aftermarket seat with rider backrest...adjusted all the way forward plus a nut on the end of the adjuster bolt...pushed me forward enough that I'm comfortable...have ridden 400 miles couple times...now if someone would come out with a bigger windshield for our bike!

[fxdsegrl]

Here's what I did on my 07. I think the 08's have risers where the 07's dont. It wouldve been a lot more expensive for me to replace everything than bend them closer as shown in my pics. Now I ride in comfort 

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=23530.0

[droobert]

I've got an '08 Street Bob and I am looking to change the handlebars.  My back hurts and my hands go to sleep.  It doesn't seem like there are too many options.  I'm not worried about the cost.  If anyone has done this, it would be great to hear from you.

Thanks!

[bisounours]

I've got an '08 Street Bob and I am looking to change the handlebars.  My back hurts and my hands go to sleep.  It doesn't seem like there are too many options.  I'm not worried about the cost.  If anyone has done this, it would be great to hear from you.

Thanks!

Good afternoon droobert,

  on the CVO website 

It would be nice for the other members if you present you in the thread New member introduction with a pic of your bike     


  Jacques

[comfortablynumb]

Jaffe has some apes and mini apes that are designed as replacement for OEM and internal wiring. Check their web site.

[Admiral]

I've got an '08 Street Bob and I am looking to change the handlebars.  My back hurts and my hands go to sleep.  It doesn't seem like there are too many options.  I'm not worried about the cost.  If anyone has done this, it would be great to hear from you.

Thanks!

After you change your handle bars, Harley sells some nice gloves with gel pads in them that will help you keep your hands from going to sleep,.

Welcome from Texas                                                      

[atlasfields]

Jaffe has some apes and mini apes that are designed as replacement for OEM and internal wiring. Check their web site.

Thanks, I'll check 'em out.

[comfortablynumb]

Jaffe has some apes and mini apes that are designed as replacement for OEM and internal wiring. Check their web site.

I thought the bars that I saw were from paulyaffeoriginals but I went to the website and they don't seem to be there. Have to do a search through my mags and locate the advertisement. Will repost when I find them.