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DCR2013

DCR2013

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Looking for a set of handle bars, a bit more narrow and some small rise.
I find after two years of riding my 13 Triglide, making tight left turns I almost have to climb onto the tank.
That and the throttle is next impossible to work.

I was at my dealer today and he suggested this set of bars they've use on other trikes.

Do any of you have experience with these bars and could you give me your thoughts.
I'm 5'11".

Thanks for any advice.
 
+1 on the 2+2 Wide sweepers, the extra width will make it easier to turn.
I am 5, 10".
I was having the same problem with mine before I put these on.

Khrome Werks 2+2 Stretch Handlebars are on!!! Photos Added

Took my 2017 Tri Glide Last week in for a couple warranty issues, decided while it was there I would have them install some wider handlebars to help my back out some. Was looking at the Khrome Werks and like the options I was seeing so the dealer contacted them and they (KW) suggested the 2+2...
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I later added a rake kit from Papa Zook and that helped a lot also.

Bob
 
Before you order the bars from Harley, a guy might read some RECENT reviews on them. Several have reported issues with poor quality chrome and especially fitment of the throttle control on the end.

I’ve been through 4 sets of bars on my bike before finally settling. First was stock bars and were too low for my liking.

Then had to try 10” meathook apes. Hated them as I was reaching forward all the time and they were impossibly hard to turn (not effort, but reaching so far putting me off balance).

Then went with Krome Werks 2+2 wide sweepers. Again, I didn’t like them being so wide while turning.

Lastly, I ordered the Krome Werks 2+2 Narrow. Absolutely love them! I sit back in the seat comfortably now and I don’t have to reach while turning.

This is on a 2020 Ultra with stock seat, Roadsmith conversion, and a rake kit. 5’11” here as well.
 
I’ve had Wild Ones and KhromeWerks 2+2 narrow sweepers. Both much better than stock. Now on my 2024 I have KST 12” six bend bars. Like these best if all. Great quality. Full 1.25” diameter all through so easy to pull wires. Great customer service. Give them a call with questions.
 
DCR2013 said:
Looking for a set of handle bars, a bit more narrow and some small rise.
I find after two years of riding my 13 Triglide, making tight left turns I almost have to climb onto the tank.
That and the throttle is next impossible to work.

I was at my dealer today and he suggested this set of bars they've use on other trikes.

Do any of you have experience with these bars and could you give me your thoughts.
I'm 5'11".

Thanks for any advice.
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I have factory bars now. I have not purchased this part from the dealer, I'm gathering info as to what I may do.
Thanks for the replies so far.
 
Tonto said:
Here’s a size comparison of Harley bars vs KhromeWerks 2+2 Narrow bars. As others have stated, my vote would be for the 2+2.
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Thanks, I surely will be looking into these.
From the replys these bars appear to be a favorite.
We have an INDY in town, I plan on seeing them also.
 
Those Kromeworks 2 + 2 narrow bars have a desirable design feature (for me a 5'10" guy) in that they curve back to you. This means one side of your body is not over extended in reach when doing a tight turn. I would have my bars pulled back as far as reasonably possible to help this as well. I think this is more of an issue on the trikes than on the 2 wheelers.
 
Miner said:
Those Kromeworks 2 + 2 narrow bars have a desirable design feature (for me a 5'10" guy) in that they curve back to you. This means one side of your body is not over extended in reach when doing a tight turn. I would have my bars pulled back as far as reasonably possible to help this as well. I think this is more of an issue on the trikes than on the 2 wheelers.
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Thanks for the info.
I too am 5'10". I find that making left turns, I fall short on the throttle.
Yes, I agree on the diff between two and four wheels. Never had that problem with my bagger.
Thanks again and stay warm up there in Alberta and please don't sent anymore of that cold weather down here.
 
Don't know what happened to the wx but at times I think it was warmer up here than you southern boys had it. Right now we are a couple of degrees above freezing.
 
DCR2013 said:
Thanks, I surely will be looking into these.
From the replys these bars appear to be a favorite.
We have an INDY in town, I plan on seeing them also.
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I took the advice from many of you on the Khromeworks 2 narrow bars.
Quite the difference, I really like these bars. So much better than factory bars. More comfortable and making turns are so much more better, I don't feel so stretched out.

thanks f or the help
 
Papa Zook said:
We sell and install more Khromewerks 2+2 narrow sweepers than any other bars.
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Please help me decide between the Wide and Narrow, 300517A and 519.
I have 2 bad shoulders and I think the wide would give me more leverage but they would make me reach a little more I think, but it's a small percentage of the time you make slow 90 degree turns.
I'm confused.
Thanks
 
I have the wide bars on my 17 TG and they are great.
I have 2 discs C4,5 and 5,6 fused in my neck and until I got these bars I couldn't ride long without a lot of Advil.
That and a good adjustable back rest to add extra support when turning.

Ride safe
Bob
 
Mike, welcome to the forums and your first post. This is strictly my humble opinion as I don't have the wide sweepers but I absolutely do not want my hands outside the fairing, we ride thru the winter down here in Florida and it does get pretty chilly in the mornings Dec. - March. Even with the narrow sweepers, they have a 2" pullback which subtracts from your radius of movement. You will get a ton of opinions on this but you will have to decide which is better.
 
Zammy said:
Mike, welcome to the forums and your first post. This is strictly my humble opinion as I don't have the wide sweepers but I absolutely do not want my hands outside the fairing, we ride thru the winter down here in Florida and it does get pretty chilly in the mornings Dec. - March. Even with the narrow sweepers, they have a 2" pullback which subtracts from your radius of movement. You will get a ton of opinions on this but you will have to decide which is better.
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Thanks, appreciate the feedback
 
hardwickbv said:
I have the wide bars on my 17 TG and they are great.
I have 2 discs C4,5 and 5,6 fused in my neck and until I got these bars I couldn't ride long without a lot of Advil.
That and a good adjustable back rest to add extra support when turning.

Ride safe
Bob
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So, you don't think the width is too much of a stretch when making a slow 90-degree turn like in the city??

Thanks
 
It’s a highly personal choice and only you can decide. I had both the wide and narrow version. They are essentially the same bar. The main difference is the angle of the grips. The Wide is more level and go more straight out. The Narrow are angled in and down a bit. I preferred the Narrow as I don’t have to turn my wrists as much and I can keep my elbows tucked in and down. It’s just a more relaxed and natural position for me, especially on long distance rides. The Wides are a little easier to turn though. Here’s a couple pics of the specs on the Narrow and Wide so you can see the difference in the grip angles. I’ve also posted a pic of my bike with the Narrows to give you an idea how they look turned in and down a bit.

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Mikeleti said:
Please help me decide between the Wide and Narrow, 300517A and 519.
I have 2 bad shoulders and I think the wide would give me more leverage but they would make me reach a little more I think, but it's a small percentage of the time you make slow 90 degree turns.
I'm confused.
Thanks
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Mike,
I would recommend the Narrow Sweepers for the same reasons that Zammy and HDUSA1 mentioned.
 
HDUSA1 said:
It’s a highly personal choice and only you can decide. I had both the wide and narrow version. They are essentially the same bar. The main difference is the angle of the grips. The Wide is more level and go more straight out. The Narrow are angled in and down a bit. I preferred the Narrow as I don’t have to turn my wrists as much and I can keep my elbows tucked in and down. It’s just a more relaxed and natural position for me, especially on long distance rides. The Wides are a little easier to turn though. Here’s a couple pics of the specs on the Narrow and Wide so you can see the difference in the grip angles. I’ve also posted a pic of my bike with the Narrows to give you an idea how they look turned in and down a bit.

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Thanks,
Appreciate the response
Ride Safe.
 
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