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[SOTLucky]

I didn't need to move my GPS mount.  I like the bars slightly tilted back so I can lean against my Corbin backrest and still reach the bars.  I put the Crutchfield Swivel on the Zumo to change the angle.  Here is a pic.

Cowbly

Ya, I should have been more clear. You need to relocate if bars are pushed forward like mine. If pulled back far enough it would work, but I am 6'5" and I need my bars as far forward as possible that is why I relocated.  For the shorter folks I think the 12" yaffe bars will be comfy for ya.

[CowboyBagger]

Here are 14" yaffe's on my 13 CVO Ultra, but you will have to relocate the GPS.  I also ran my hydraulic clutch line and brake line through the bars.

I don't know how you got the brake line through the bars!  Mine was tight with the wires!  Were the bars pre drilled for the brake and clutch?

Cowboy

[Eqcons]

That looks like it might be a solution, I wonder if you could cut the ends of handlebars so they weren't 2" wider ? Looks like they are long enough to to do that, just not sure if that would be any help on getting them closer to rider ? Might loose pull-back by going narrower. ? :-(. Can't believe they don't make a bar like so many of us want......? Maybe I sould call Chubbies and see if they have one in R.D. for the future. Jon

You can't cut them as the chubby part would stop the grips from going on (they are standard diameter at the ends so the grips fit!)

Calling them is a good idea!  Ask about bars with the same grip angle as 575s but 2" narrower and more pullback! 

[mannyr]

Hey Folks. Jonga. Do not cut bars they will not shorten the width, you will only ruin bar.  I went with the 578's. pulled them forward 3/4 inch that's it to clear GPS. But I along with all the other guys that have long arms miss that 3/4 inch. I decided to go with 578 after reading good reviews. Just got bike, leaving for Daytona this Sunday. I'll let you know how they feel riding the Loop over and over again.
Manny

[SOTLucky]

I don't know how you got the brake line through the bars!  Mine was tight with the wires!  Were the bars pre drilled for the brake and clutch?

Cowboy

I ordered the bars from Yaffe Raw and had to drill the holes myself then take to a chromer.  Those aren't your standard braided cables.  It is the Russell Pro System II tubing, it is really thin and will go through bars after all wires are ran.  You just really need to be careful how you run it not to damage the tubing. Also run the clutch cable away from heat if you want to run all the way to side tranny cover.  My last bike it was ran all the way to tranny cover no issues, but this bike for a piece of mind I decided to run the russell tubing through the bars to a point where the tubing comes out of the fairing then used an adapter to switch back to a black pearl braided cable.  This way the braided cable is protected from all heat and road junk as it is ran by the exhaust, o2 sensors and cam cover.  

[RedEagle]

It took longer than I thought it would , but I have the WO's Chubby 578's with a new Road Tech Zumo 660 mounted to them.
I road around for about 1/2 hr.  I hope to get more riding in this weekend.  They feel Great! I might have to adjust the highway pegs we'll see.  One thing I did notice is slow turning riding in parking lots, I am not used to having the bars so high and close but I will get used to that no worries.
Cost
Chubby 587 $220
Labor to mount with the Zumo 660 $400
Tax $20
Road Tech 660 $650 (approx I dont have the paper work here)
Harley's Handle bar Chrome mount $120 approx
Total  $1410
I am posting before and after pics.  Both pics I have my feet on the ground.  Notice the curve in my back and this was more pronounced with my feet on the floorboards riding.

[RedEagle]

Before:

[RedEagle]

and After

[9 1/2 Beers]

Looks like a good fit for you 

[Jswerve]

and After

You look so much more comfy! 

[Beach Bum]

I didn't need to move my GPS mount.  I like the bars slightly tilted back so I can lean against my Corbin backrest and still reach the bars.  I put the Crutchfield Swivel on the Zumo to change the angle.  Here is a pic.

Cowboy

Cowboy,
I was looking for the Crutchfield swivel you mentioned in your post.  Couldn't find it on the crutchfield web site.  Could you please provide some info on how I can find one.
Thanks

[Eqcons]

Cowboy,
I was looking for the Crutchfield swivel you mentioned in your post.  Couldn't find it on the crutchfield web site.  Could you please provide some info on how I can find one.
Thanks

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_042EZ1026/Pro-Fit-Easy-Swivel.html?search=042EZ1026&skipvs=T

[mannyr]

Testing

[RedEagle]

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_042EZ1026/Pro-Fit-Easy-Swivel.html?search=042EZ1026&skipvs=T

I ordered one too...*S

[Eqcons]

I ordered one too...*S

Needs cut a little to fit - easy job, obvious what needs done when you get it.