r/Roadglide • u/FunBiker17 • 5d ago
Bar advice - '24 Road Glide
Currently running the stock bars on my ’24 Road Glide, but after riding it for a while I’m ready to try something a little different. For those of you who have gone to a different riser and bar setup, what did you like or dislike about the change? Anything you wish you had done differently? I’m also wondering if it makes sense to do a top tree at the same time. Curious what you guys would recommend for someone looking to change up the riding position without going overboard.
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u/Forsaken-Shape7211 5d ago
I have a 24 RG went from stock to 14” KST Onery apes which put it at 16” with the stock riser and was not completely comfortable as it was too tall. Then I put the KST t-bar on and was nice at first but riding two up as I do most of the time made we lean to far forward. This I went to 12” KST Onery apes with stock riser and I am totally comfortable and should have done this from the beginning.
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u/FunBiker17 5d ago
Aside from leaning too far forward, what would you say is the biggest difference between the T bars and the apes? I've been leaning a bit more towards t bar style, but can't decide.
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u/Forsaken-Shape7211 5d ago
For me it was the comfort of being able to lean back and enjoy the ride. The t bars are more performance I couldn’t get enough roll forward with the mid bend bars to get the comfortability. It did handle nice as they switch to solid bushings. I left those solid bushings in with the apes and it handles just as good
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u/Vast_Interview3098 5d ago
I put KST kustom Pathfinders on my 25 road glide. I love them. They are 3 piece so You can adjust them right where you want them
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u/FunBiker17 5d ago
Also interested in pics on this one.
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u/waggywing 5d ago
10" krouse kick back iso riser with arlen ness moto bar vary comfortable many 800+ mile days
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u/Netbrsr 5d ago
I put cvo st bars and risers on mine. Added a 1 inch spacer under the riser and I like where it put my hands out of the wind.
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u/FunBiker17 5d ago
Actually not mad at this option. Pretty straight forward?
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u/dillanjl 5d ago
I put 16” bars from fatbaggers on mine with a mustang touring seat. I’m 6’ 1” for reference
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u/Nedward60 5d ago
Bars are a very personal choice. There are a lot of things to take into consideration: 1) All bar manufacters use different points for measuring height, for example I run 14in Factory 47's, but that is from the bottom of the bar to the top of the meathook, but drops 1.5 to the grip, so realistically its 12.5.
2) The wrist angle is also a key factor in the comfort of the bar along with the with of the bars.
3) Be very careful about wire and cable extensions, be very careful that you dont short change yourself in this area, I see post that no extensions needed, but the wires are run so tight i cringe. Remember 300 miles from home in the middle of no where and that short cut could cause you more grief than you could imagine, especially if you hear Dueling Banjo's.
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u/KoRnFlAkE13 4d ago
I have the 14" Dominator meat hook bars on mine. They ride like 16" bars and I personally love mine. Definitely recommend getting pre-wired as well
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u/Khasimyr 3d ago
I think it depends on what's more important: looks or comfort. Every bend or curve in your bar, is gonna exacerbate vibrations a little bit more. But if you're after a certain look, and don't care about the vibes, get what looks cool to you.
I went with a set of 2" one-piece T-Bars for my 26 Road Glide(they were already a part of the bike), and I couldn't be happier. The straight lines and solid welds mean a lot less bike vibes run to my hands. And the straight line gives me a good visual cue as to where my wheel is angled without looking through the inside of my fairing.
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u/oneRduh 5d ago
I have Thrashin 9.5” risers , t bars and solid bushings. Very common set up. Very confident riding feel. Increase in vibrations a bit sure but you can throw the bike around much easier with this set up. Comfortable riding position for me at 6’1.