I would venture to say that, the RG with a similar low seat position would be about the same. Wild 1 makes 14" bars for the RG and you can push them forward or rock them back.

 

At your height/inseam, assuming a RGC with stock seat, and considering you like them 1-2" above shoulder height, I agree that some 14" bars are what you should start looking at. The Chubby's and the Monkey Bars are pretty good looking bars.

 

Grab a broom stick or similar, sit on the bike and hold the stick in both hands, close your eyes and hold your hands at the most comfortable or desired height, have a buddy measure from the riser clamp to the stick and see what you come up with.

 

In most states it's illegal to have your hands higher then your shoulder. Just mentioning this as have had several friends get big tickets in Sturgis because of that.

 

Completely understood. My state just went to shoulder-height law last year.

 

I have 16" Burly Apes on my 11' RGU and I'm only 5'8" and my bars no where near that height. I have a similar inseam and they sit level with my shoulders. I'm guessing its going to take 18"+ to get them over your shoulders like that.

 

Would love to see pics of your bike. Any links to it, and do you have pics of you on it to compare to the bar height?

 

The RG's risers are lower to the ground to begin with. I have 12' MB's and would need about a 16" to be level with my shoulders. 5'7" -30 inseam and monkey arms. My buddy has 14s on his Fat Bob and in comparison his arms look like they're on 18's compared to mine.

 

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Here's a few pics of the bike. I don't have any of me sitting on it because I'm currently working in Iraq. I will be home sometime in mid June and can take some pics then if you haven't pulled the trigger by then.

 

Awesome. Thanks for posting pics! Likely won't do the bars until mid-summer, but sometimes I don't know what I'm doing until I just do it. Either way, I want taller bars before the Sturgis rally.

 

these are 16's and im 6' even 32" inseam

 

That's the height I'm wanting, except I'm a short SOB. It's sounding like 14" apes will be the way to go for me. I really appreciate you posting the pic and the input from all!

 

14" Chubby Outlaws on 2011 RGC

I'm 6'3" with 36" arms - hands dead even with shoulders when slouching. If driver back rest is on I sit about 2 inches taller.

Both ways are very comfy - neither create wrist issues

 

I like the look of those (only chrome for mine) in your album. For only being 5'9" I have roughly a 71-72" total reach and I really think the 14" bars will be perfect for me.

 

17" WildCats from Joe at Vindikta! He will build them any way you want them! Let me know if you need anything or have more questions!




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