2024+ OEM Handlebar Pullback Dimensions

[calabria1922]

Hi everyone,

I have done a lot of searching here and on other sites about handlebar swaps. What I haven't been able to find is where someone has actually measured and documented how far back each OEM option pulls back the handlebar grips on 2024+ RT Limited/Sea-to-Sky models.

My guesstimates:

Stock as delivered (Position C/D?):
Baseline 0.0"

Standard F3 Limited Bars (Position B?)
+ 1.5" ?

Short Reach Bars (position A) - same as F3 Limited Special Series?
+5.5" ?

Anyone have any actual measured data for each bar?

For reference I am 67 and 5'-7" (used to be ), been riding every kind of bike for 55 years, 2 years on a Ryker. Just ordered a 2026 Sea-to-Sky, test drove several different models and ergonomically my arms have to be completely straight and locked to get my back vertical.

I have a 2026 Sea-to-Sky on order and
have access to a 2025 RT Limited that I have been driving. To get an idea of the different bar setbacks, I have been just sitting on it in the garage, placing folded up towels of different thickness in front of the seatback to bring me closer to the bars, simulating the pullback of each bar. Sitting there feeling the ergonomics and turning the bars to full lock.

Let me know if anyone has any data on the bars pull back dimensions. The dealer will be installing the bars for me so I want to get it right.

Sorry for the long note. Appreciate any and all feedback!

 

[kbirdsong]

I don't have the answer to your question, I'm sure someone will. But just to offer you something to think about, I'm 67 and 5'6" so pretty close to your size, and I bought and tried and ultimately resold the bars you listed above, then purchased a set of Helibars. The adjustability and comfort made a huge difference for me. I do have quite of bit of damage to my left arm from a car accident years ago so that's part of it I'm sure but the ability to adjust so extensively will help as the body ages and changes. Just food for thought.

 

[calabria1922]

I don't have the answer to your question, I'm sure someone will. But just to offer you something to think about, I'm 67 and 5'6" so pretty close to your size, and I bought and tried and ultimately resold the bars you listed above, then purchased a set of Helibars. The adjustability and comfort made a huge difference for me. I do have quite of bit of damage to my left arm from a car accident years ago so that's part of it I'm sure but the ability to adjust so extensively will help as the body ages and changes. Just food for thought.

Thank you! Really appreciate it. I saw those and shyed away from them for the cost but may end up in the same solution as you.

What was it about the short reach bars that didnt work? Too far back? Too low?

Sorry about the car accident. I have been blessed so far, no major injuries, but I am getting older and have to keep up with light workouts to just try and keep some strength and flexibility.

Take care and be safe.

 

[mecsw500]

I have a 2026 S2S. I'm 67 and 6 foot (or used to be...)

I just added a 1-1/4" riser and that was enough for me. I would suspect therefore that bar risers might not be enough for you.

Due to the angle of the steering head even adding 3" to the bar height isn't going to bring them back more than say 3/4". This might also raise the bars too high so you now might feel you have fitted ape hangers to a Harley.

Something with the adjust ability of heli-bars might be more suitable.

Be cautious though, the further you get moving the bars towards you, the more that the steering will feel like it's being steered by a tiller as the center line between your hands gets further and further behind the center of the steering head. I noticed it very slightly with a 1-1/4" rise which moved the bars back about 1/3", if you move the hand grips back 6" the effect might be really noticeable and off putting.

 

[calabria1922]

Wow, the "Tiller Head" effect was something I hadn't thought of. Thank you. We'll see how it goes. if I remember, I will try to post my findings after I put some miles on her.

One other solution I thought of was the Ultimate seat with the short reach option that places you 2" closer. That keeps the geometry of the steering closer to stock and effectively reducing the handlebar reach. I have heard that the Ultimate seat is a little harder and not sure the wife will like that.

Thanks again for the valuable input!