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Short reach bars on 2020+ RT
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bodymanpainter
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I installed the short reach bars on our RTL and like them now that I have used them
for a little while, it did take some getting use to the new position but not bad at all now.
Toby
for a little while, it did take some getting use to the new position but not bad at all now.
Toby
jredman
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That's awesome. I am 5'11" as well. I like the position with the short reach. I did the risers on the Goldwing and that was a huge increase in comfort as well.
bikerbillone
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That looks good, thanks stebrock,
MRH
Active member
This is the first time I can really see what to expect - thank you for providing an objective and useful comparison. Can you give me an idea of where the standard bars fall on a 2014-2019 in comparison (bonus points if you can sit on one and take a comparable photo)? Thank you!!
bikerbillone
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This is the best visual comparison I've seen on the short reach bars, I have mine on order. Thanks stebrock.
More or less comfortable now?
Have you had enough time to determine if you're more comfortable with these new bars? How tall are you and do these bars come back more towards the driver or forward? Was the cost worth the difference?
Thanks,
Ron
Have you had enough time to determine if you're more comfortable with these new bars? How tall are you and do these bars come back more towards the driver or forward? Was the cost worth the difference?
Thanks,
Ron
Where did you purchase your Short Reach Handlebars, and if you don't mind, what did they cost?
Hopefully, these will stop the pain between my shoulder blades after a long ride?
Ron
Copperman
Active member
The short reach bars will only work on the 2020 RTs. Not the 2019s and earlier.
Can you please tell me where you bought your Short Reach Bars and if you don't mind, what you paid?
Dimensions are in the copy of the Facebook post picture.
It's been rainy since I put them on. Road today around town. The real test will be on a longer ride.
The bars are pushed forward/up as far as they'll go so yes you can lower them.
They're a lot cheaper than the HeliBars ($599) which will be my next choice if these don't work out.
It's been rainy since I put them on. Road today around town. The real test will be on a longer ride.
The bars are pushed forward/up as far as they'll go so yes you can lower them.
They're a lot cheaper than the HeliBars ($599) which will be my next choice if these don't work out.
So here's an update.
The alignment pin on the handlebar mount limits the upward/forward position of the short reach bars. I found that for me the highest/forward position had the grips too close to me.
I cut off the pin with a mini hacksaw. This allowed me to move the bars forward/higher. The only limit is potentially blocking your side view mirrors. Also the more forward/higher you go the control start to get at an angle. I found a sweet spot for me and I'm going to try it for awhile.
ThreeWheels
Active member
Not to hijack the thread, but I had HeliBars installed on my 2020 RTL.
They're infinitely adjustable and pretty much solve all the ergo problems I've ever had with handlebars.
They're infinitely adjustable and pretty much solve all the ergo problems I've ever had with handlebars.
I may end up there but if this works it$149 versus $599. So for me it's worth the try.
Another option is Lamonster's Billy Bars.
bikerbillone
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Holy Moly Stebrock, those are almost ape hangers, look too high for me. You're five eleven, so I gotta bring my install down about four inches. Glad thy are adjustable up and down. How high are they from a solid object on your Spyder?
jredman
New member
Thanks so much. Because of your images and riding position. Mine are coming today. Thank you so much for posting these.
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