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Handle Bar Options for CVO Road Glide Custom
« on: June 27, 2013, 02:34:57 PM »

I'm looking to change out my bars as I find myself leaning forward too much for comfort. Any ideas on what I could look at? Any ideas on how I could figure out what I need? How far back and far up as a rise etc? I want to maintain the black .
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Re: Handle Bar Options for CVO Road Glide Custom
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2013, 03:33:40 PM »

im looking at new bars too.
im looking at the 8 inch or 10 inch paul yaffe
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« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2013, 03:44:26 PM »

Cool those are nice looking bars. How'd you figure out what was going to work for you?   The bars that Arlon Ness offers are cool too with lots of adjustments but at $500 they are too pricey, by the time your done you might as well say a grand.
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Re: Handle Bar Options for CVO Road Glide Custom
« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2013, 06:52:26 PM »

Dont know how tall you are but another fix might be a different seat. I have used mustang seats for years , they sit you up a little higher and forward a little more. Works great for me and I use the stock bars on the same bike you have.
They make a replica seat just like  the one you have ( the stock one) also with a built in backrest and matching pillion. Again , sits you a little mor forward and a little higher. Might be worth a try if you are thinking about a seat in the future. If it works it would save you the trouble of changing bars etc.
They will let you ride and try as well , you are just out the freight.
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Re: Handle Bar Options for CVO Road Glide Custom
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2013, 07:00:05 PM »

You can take the guages off by the two little screws in the side of the cover, Loosen the top two handlebar clamp screws SLIGHTLY and "roll" the stock bars back to you a little. Just went the opposite way with my stock bars a little while ago and it made a nice difference. Only takes 15 mins of your time to see if you really need new bars or just adjust the ones you have.
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Re: Handle Bar Options for CVO Road Glide Custom
« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2013, 09:26:48 PM »

im pretty sure if u go with the paul yaffe 10 inch all the stock cables and wirering still works
so you can save some cash there
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Re: Handle Bar Options for CVO Road Glide Custom
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2013, 12:45:39 AM »

I did BR Customs bars.  Pricey, but they are made to order.  I put my hands where I wanted them, did the measurements, and sent them the result.  It took 8 weeks, but man they are really sweet.  Don't forget if you go with Yaffes, you will have to change out the top clamp to fit the 1 1/4" bars.  The 13's are 1 1/2'.  I just had BR make mine 1 1/12".  I like them because they look thick and beefy.  Plenty of choices out there.  Good luck!
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Re: Handle Bar Options for CVO Road Glide Custom
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2013, 08:21:51 AM »

Depending on your height and arms you may want to think bigger then the 10" Paul Yaffee Monkey bars.

The original equipment bars are almost if not 10"

I was thinking I wanted 12", but I rode a road glide with 16" and sat on another with 14" Monkey bars.  I was comfortable riding the 16" bars but thought they might not be good for long trips.

I put the 14" Yaffee Monkey bars on my 12 CVO Skunk.  I have just over 17000 miles with these bars on the bike.  I love them and they are great for 600 mile days.  Almost wish I went with the 16" ones.

I am 6' 1" tall.
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Re: Handle Bar Options for CVO Road Glide Custom
« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2013, 01:29:01 PM »

x's 2 on pulling the bars back a little. I ride with a friend who is not tall and it worked for him.
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Re: Handle Bar Options for CVO Road Glide Custom
« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2013, 04:32:21 PM »

Actually just rolled mine ahead about 1 1/2", buddy rolled his forward about 3", was an improvement over stock, but a bit much for me, so started out at half
the distance, tinker from there. I find them to be a comfy bend etc, much better than my SG bars were...
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Re: Handle Bar Options for CVO Road Glide Custom
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2013, 08:14:55 AM »

I am also in the market and was thinking the 12" Malo Buky bars or the 12" sinister bars.  The question is what all do I need to buy? I want them in the 1.5" and I am riding a '13.  Any help with all the specifics and the best place you all have found to buy what is needed would be greatly appreciated.  As always thanks!
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« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2013, 05:48:08 AM »

Bump this topic, looking for some advice. 
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Re: Handle Bar Options for CVO Road Glide Custom
« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2013, 09:36:42 AM »

I have 12" apes on mine (6'2") that the previous owner installed (all chrome) and I wasn't sure if I'd like them.  I really like them!  They sit below my heart so no numb hands, etc.   Only big issue I have is you have to turn the bars to open the pockets, they are a traditional shaped "Fat" bar....the Yaffe bars won't have this problem.  I'd try and find someone with the sizes you think you'll want and try to get them to let you ride it or at least sit on one.  Just watch the width.  

Sidenote:  Dealer that installed all of it is who sold me the bike.  Said the conversion was north of $1000 with all the controls, mirrors, etc.

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Re: Handle Bar Options for CVO Road Glide Custom
« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2013, 11:33:45 AM »

I installed 14" KST Kustoms Mayhem bars on my CVO '13 RG Anniversary and love them!  They are really comfortable and I didn't have to change out the stock cabling.  That saved me $500.  My hands no longer tingle or get numb when I ride long distances.  I wish I had gone to the 16" but then I would have to change the cables.
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Re: Handle Bar Options for CVO Road Glide Custom
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2013, 07:25:31 PM »

Hmmm. 14 inch with no cable change?  I want the 12 buky malo but thought anything over 10 would require a cable change.  Also what about the bar clamp?  BTW both of your bars look amazing!
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« Reply #15 on: July 09, 2013, 08:20:40 AM »

PYO OEM Monkey bars 14" sure required a cable change and wire extensions on my Skunk
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Re: Handle Bar Options for CVO Road Glide Custom
« Reply #16 on: July 10, 2013, 10:45:01 AM »

Sharkbiker those bars look great and the fact that the cables worked is a $$ saver for sure. So looking at those bars at 14 how tall are you? I'm wondering at 5'7 a somewhat lower bar may work for me.
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Re: Handle Bar Options for CVO Road Glide Custom
« Reply #17 on: July 10, 2013, 12:01:53 PM »

I installed 14" KST Kustoms Mayhem bars on my CVO '13 RG Anniversary and love them!  They are really comfortable and I didn't have to change out the stock cabling.  That saved me $500.  My hands no longer tingle or get numb when I ride long distances.  I wish I had gone to the 16" but then I would have to change the cables.

That's a good looking ride. Those bars compliment the rest of the scheme...Good Job.
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Re: Handle Bar Options for CVO Road Glide Custom
« Reply #18 on: July 14, 2013, 10:38:25 PM »

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« Reply #19 on: July 15, 2013, 06:56:37 AM »

Now those are some extreme bars.  :)
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« Reply #20 on: July 15, 2013, 07:10:39 AM »

Wild Ones 502 on mine. 12.5"
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Wild Ones 502 on mine. 12.5"

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Re: Handle Bar Options for CVO Road Glide Custom
« Reply #23 on: December 27, 2013, 07:59:16 PM »

So still looking for some help with what all I need to buy for the bar change out.  I am going with th e 14" buky malo and got the cable extensions.  What else do i need and where is the best place to get them (clutch and brake cable, head clamp etc)?  Thanks in advance.
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« Reply #24 on: December 27, 2013, 08:32:54 PM »

I installed 14" KST Kustoms Mayhem bars on my CVO '13 RG Anniversary and love them!  They are really comfortable and I didn't have to change out the stock cabling.  That saved me $500.  My hands no longer tingle or get numb when I ride long distances.  I wish I had gone to the 16" but then I would have to change the cables.
Hi do You do the job your self?
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Re: Handle Bar Options for CVO Road Glide Custom
« Reply #25 on: January 27, 2014, 11:48:25 AM »

So still looking for some help with what all I need to buy for the bar change out.  I am going with th e 14" buky malo and got the cable extensions.  What else do i need and where is the best place to get them (clutch and brake cable, head clamp etc)?  Thanks in advance.

i'm in process of doing 14 Malo bars on my 04 RG.  I went +6 on everything and ended up purchasing all the cables, throttle, idle, clutch from J&P.  Barnett cables.  They ended up being best price. got them during their post holiday sale and got approx $60 bucks off list.

AS to brake line, i went braided Goodrich again through J&P. Got the entire line from Brake reservoir to disc on both sides.  Best price.

went +8 on wire extension.  Namz.  Appeared to be most complete package.

total for cables, brake line and wire extensions was around $350.  Again, i had to have throttle and idle as the bike is not TBW.

i bought the head clamp from Bagger Nation.  It was not cheap, but appeared to be reasonable at around $60.
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« Reply #26 on: March 28, 2014, 08:54:00 AM »

Hey
Just to let you folks know . Just installed 12 in Assault RG Buky Bars on my 13 CVO RG. Did not have to change any of the cables. Just cut the factory tye raps and rerouted the cables. Ill post pics tonight.
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Re: Handle Bar Options for CVO Road Glide Custom
« Reply #27 on: March 29, 2014, 03:58:55 PM »

What are you guys with '13 CVO Road Glides doing about the stock bars and risers being 1 1/4"  and most aftermarket bars are reduced to 1" in the mounting area?
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« Reply #28 on: March 29, 2014, 04:15:25 PM »

KST kustoms 12" mayhems , no wires , no hoses , no new clamp needed
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« Reply #29 on: March 29, 2014, 07:09:43 PM »

KST kustoms 12" mayhems , no wires , no hoses , no new clamp needed
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« Reply #30 on: March 29, 2014, 07:35:46 PM »

What are you guys with '13 CVO Road Glides doing about the stock bars and risers being 1 1/4"  and most aftermarket bars are reduced to 1" in the mounting area?

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http://shop.wild1inc.com/WO806-125-RISER-ADAPTER-WO806.htm
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« Reply #31 on: March 29, 2014, 08:36:00 PM »

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« Reply #32 on: December 14, 2014, 11:52:29 AM »

I just went to the Buky site, please tell me that its a misprint. The 10"Malo 1-1/2" bars weigh 67 pounds???
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« Reply #33 on: December 14, 2014, 12:37:53 PM »

I just went to the Buky site, please tell me that its a misprint. The 10"Malo 1-1/2" bars weigh 67 pounds???

Not possible.  6 "point" 7 pounds more likely. 
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« Reply #34 on: December 14, 2014, 01:09:06 PM »

Greg thats what I thought to, but on their site all the bars weigh 67lbs 10" or 20" all weigh the same lol. I guess they dont have a proof reader
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« Reply #35 on: December 14, 2014, 01:27:51 PM »

Greg thats what I thought to, but on their site all the bars weigh 67lbs 10" or 20" all weigh the same lol. I guess they dont have a proof reader

Neither do we.    :huepfenlol2:    :huepfenlol2: 
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« Reply #36 on: January 09, 2015, 04:51:43 PM »

KST kustoms 12" mayhems , no wires , no hoses , no new clamp needed
Did you have any issues feeding the wires through those welded corners? It looks to be a little simpler than trying to go through Yaffe bagger bars.
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« Reply #37 on: January 09, 2015, 05:08:12 PM »

Did you have any issues feeding the wires through those welded corners? It looks to be a little simpler than trying to go through Yaffe bagger bars.
??? i had them installed, so i cant say. i dropped it off @ 6pm and picked it up @ 3pm the next day so i would say they didnt have to much trouble.
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