My 14's are on the way as we speak. I'm 6' and was debating if 14 or 16 was going to be best. This video has made me 100% happy with my decision to go 14s.

This is an excellent video! Clear explanation! Thanks!

Thanks for the info my man. I'm putting some on my Road King.

Back in 2005 when I knew nothing about Harley Davidson’s, other than the fact that I wanted one, I got a softail deluxe and put some 18 inch ape hangers on it. I am a 6 foot tall man. And I got the bright idea to ride from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, and I regretted it. as of now I have a 2023 road glide and I’m definitely going to get the 14 inch factory 47’s. Thank you for this video.

@DownSouthDon

11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

Good advice brother

I'm glad you did this. Simple. To the point. I've watched like 20 different videos but this made sense. 14" for me @ 6'

@DownSouthDon

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to be able to help

Great info Thanks

Thank you for the information very well done

@DownSouthDon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

good information 💪🏾

Thanks!

Good job Don!!

@DownSouthDon

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Agreed. I'm also 6-4 and I run 14" Vindikta's on my 2012 Road-Glide. I could have probably gone with 16" but I did'nt want to sacrifice control and maneuverability.

You don't look 6'4 on your road glide I'm 6'3 and feel like a monster on my street glide I was about to order 16"s until I watched this im definitely going with 14"s now thank you

I’m 5’9 I’m Running 12 inch factory 47’s on my street glide. I love them

@kondoc7853

2 жыл бұрын

How do you feel about the angle of the wrist. Do you find the bars are to wide? Thinking of going 12 for my ride glide. I'm 5'10

@jayonez137

2 жыл бұрын

@@kondoc7853 Bars are perfect

@ItsTruble

Жыл бұрын

Ain’t too bad with handles over fairing is it? That was my only concern but thinking doing the same

@jayonez137

Жыл бұрын

@@ItsTruble There is about 8 of us running handlebars on our street glides/road glides with 12”-16” bars. All of us have zero issues when it’s warm. However we live in the Northeast and when it gets colder out. Such as below 45° you will feel it on your hands. You can always buy a pair of Memphis shades hand guards for the cooler temps or gloves or heated grips. 99% of our riding is in warmer temps

Good information thank you

@DownSouthDon

2 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for subscribing

I have 20inch and I’m only 5,10 and I love them

I’m 5’9 and 14” Legacy Factory 47 were perfect !! I really like the Legacy look since just about everyone is running “ meat hooks “ of one variety or another .

Good call bro. I have often wondered for myself as well. Thinking I wanted 16” but I Road a buddy’s Street Glide with 14”’s on it and it felt perfect for myself (I’m 6’ tall)

@DownSouthDon

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

First time to the channel and good stuff. Looking for bars for my 21 RG

@DownSouthDon

2 жыл бұрын

Hello and welcome! All bars are currently on back order. There will be releasing batches periodically

i’ve always been down with bars, thought I would do a 10-12 inch but I just rolled from Colorado to Alabama and back and I shocked myself. I ride LH with a tour pack in my second rider position on a 20 road glide with a king tour pack. Anyway 3200 miles/8 days and I thought my arms and back would be killing me but to the contrary the factory bars were perfect. Yes I got a ride through 5k service and a new front tire in Tuscaloosa @ T town Harley. If they were 2 to 3 inches up and 1-2” back it would be ideal for both touring and give me a better “ look “ when I’m rolling slow. I am a big 6 foot 185. I used to be 6 foot 260. I also ride more motocross style, I am “up” and chest our controlling the bike. A note there were a lot of dead bugs on my mirrors so you want to make sure that your grips don’t go too high without additional protection. I love my fingers and so do my ladies. You need to protect your digits.

@wesleydean1358

2 жыл бұрын

What size bars did you do the 3200 mile trip...I am 6 feet also ...trying to decide 12 or 14 inch bars

Dude, your a big guy! You make those touring bikes look like mopeds !

@DownSouthDon

2 жыл бұрын

😂 yeah! Waiting on a larger model to come out!

@gpcbr1000

2 жыл бұрын

@@DownSouthDon I think you need to step up to a boss Hoss! Good video by the way. I’m 6 foot tall 230 pounds. I just bought a road king special. I think I’m going to go with 16 inch Carlini gangster ape hangers. Compared to the 9 inch mini aprs on there now. My arms may be a little angled upward. But the styling is killer!

Personal preference, had 18s on my 2012 king and i could ride it for miles no issues

12” has always been right for me. 16” takes away the handling.

@DownSouthDon

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

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I’m 6’2” and always thought my 14 Factory 47s were too short

@DownSouthDon

3 жыл бұрын

I guess it depends on what style of riding you’re doing

That’s San jac Harley!!

I’m in the market for new bars- between the kst and the factory 47 I’m a female -5’5 with a stock handlebars of 9” on a 22 RG Height? Do a 12 or a 14 ? And, I’m concerned about the width on the factory 47 - on the 14s it’s 37” on the 12 it’s 36 the kst that can be adjusted - thoughts?

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I'm thinking about putting Diablo Rhinos on my '22 Fat Boy. I'm also 6'-4" and am looking to be even with our just below shoulder height. Any recommendations (12's or 14's)?

@DownSouthDon

2 жыл бұрын

14’s for sure

What Size Memphis Shades Windshield You Got On Your Glide Bro?

@DownSouthDon

8 ай бұрын

9in Klock werks

Im also 6'-4" 300lbs. I was thinking 16s would be perfect for my 06 road king but have actually been torn between 14s and the 16s Is it REALLY a big enough difference?

@DownSouthDon

8 ай бұрын

I believe the 14s have better control with less flex. Just my opinion…

I am 6 feet tall. Your recommendation please ....12 s or 14 s...I did sit on a bike at the dealer with 14's and they where higher than my shoulders felt comfortable but...thinking twelves may be better. Your thoughts please ....great video DSD.

@AM0908

2 жыл бұрын

Im 5'9 and 14s are my sweetsop. Last 3 bike first thing I did was put 14in bars on

@eddiemorales6009

9 ай бұрын

Hey, just wanted to ask you as I am with the same dilemma , between 12" and 14". I'm 6´1" and most people like to go high and recommend the 14" but I don't want to lose maneuverability and ride a bit sporty in turns and fast; so I wondered if 12" would do the trick. What did you end up getting?. I ride a Road King Special and the stock bars are 9" tall with 36" width and max 5"-6" pullback ...and just can´t reach the bar without arms full stretch and being stiff as a wooden stick ..... so upper back is in constant pain and I feel like am on top of the bike with almost no arm length to turn with some flex :P

@DownSouthDon

9 ай бұрын

Go for the 12” for better handling.

Wasn't that second bike a ultra and not street glide?

@maddawg4599

Жыл бұрын

Most definitely an ultra

Looking for a factory 47 bar for a 22 fatboy. Rise is 1 1/4" all the way thru. Looking for diameter of 1 1/2" at 14" tall

@DownSouthDon

Жыл бұрын

I’ll check when I get back to the office

@Ballz2theWall

Жыл бұрын

@@DownSouthDon sounds good. Ty sir

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